Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX vs Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX

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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-
Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A, 600 HGA LC, right hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, TEK600HGLCA
Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A
Multireels
600 Hga Lc / Right Handx
67.70 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.59 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio6.3:1
Maximum drag10.8kg / 23,81lbs
Weight484g / 17.07oz
Line retireve per crank96 centimeter / 37.8 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €179.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size600 HGA LC
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/274

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX edges out Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the gear ratio (6.2:1) and the ball bearings (6). Still, Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 96 centimeter / 37.8 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX

  • A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups

Shimano Tekota 600 Line Counter A 600 HGA LC / Right handX

  • With a high retrieve rate of 9.07 out of 10 (96 centimeter / 37.8 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery