Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag

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 Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
49.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank80cm / 31.50 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.25mm/190m
Conclusion
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs) and ball bearings (6). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag?
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX
- A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
- Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
Daiwa Sweepfire E 2500C - Spinning reel with front drag
- 6.43 out of 10 (80cm / 31.50 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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