Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X

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 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, bespult, Front Drag, 10006-250
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW
Spinning
2500x
62.60 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €59.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX edges out Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X 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 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 10kg / 22,05lbs and a line retrieve per crank of 75 centimeter / 29.53 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX

  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X

  • When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles