Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX vs Penn Battle III 2000X

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-
Penn Battle III, 2000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII2000, 1518030
Penn Battle III
Spinning
74.40 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.69 out of 10
Ergonomics6.12 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag4.5kg / 9,92lbs
Weight265g / 9.35oz
Line retireve per crank76 centimeter / 29.92 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €89.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.20/220

Conclusion

Both Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX and Penn Battle III 2000X perform at a similar level overall, so the better choice depends on what matters more to you, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX offers a total score of 8.42 out of 10, while Penn Battle III 2000X stands out for a line retrieve per crank of 76 centimeter / 29.92 inch. Your decision should be guided by your fishing style and target species.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Penn Battle III?

Penn Battle III 2000X

  • When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.86 out of 10 (76 centimeter / 29.92 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles