Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX vs Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX

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Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT, 2000D, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10418-205
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 20 Saltiga (G), 20000-H, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing reel, Front Drag, 10310-200
Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)
Seafishing
68.80 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag30kg / 66.14lbs
Weight890g / 31.39oz
Line retireve per crank143 centimeter / 56.3 inch
Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €889.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20000-H
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.55/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX edges out Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the ball bearings (6) and the gear ratio (5.2:1). Still, Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G) 20000-HX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 30kg / 66,14lbs and a durability of 9.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Daiwa 20 Saltiga (G)?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.9 out of 10 (165g / 5,82oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 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