Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CXHX

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT, 1000D-XH, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10418-106
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT
Spinning
84.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.6 out of 10
Ergonomics6.45 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight165g / 5.82oz
Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €180.40
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size1000D-XH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofil-
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT, 3000-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10223-301
Daiwa 20 Fuego LT
Spinning
72.70 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.28 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight215g / 7.58oz
Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €72.60
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX edges out Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CXHX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.6 out of 10) and the total score (8.42 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CXHX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 93 centimeter / 36.61 inch and a maximum drag of 10kg / 22,05lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Daiwa 20 Fuego LT?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX

  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 3000-CXHX

  • 8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish