Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX vs Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT 3000-C (Match)X

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT

Spinning

81.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.6 out of 10

Ergonomics6.45 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight165g / 5.82oz

Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €181.70
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2000D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT

Feeder And Match

3000-c (match)x

63.10 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.98 out of 10

Ergonomics6.06 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05 lbs

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €49.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-C (Match)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX edges out Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT 3000-C (Match)X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (8.6 out of 10) and the total score (8.1 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 18 Ninja Match LT 3000-C (Match)X holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 10kg / 22,05 lbs and a line retrieve per crank of 80 centimeter / 31.5 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.