Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX vs Penn FIERCE IV 3000X

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-
Penn FIERCE IV, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 1558706
Penn FIERCE IV
Spinning
65.80 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability7 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag6.8kg / 14,99lbs
Weight335g / 11.82oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings4+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €69.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/180

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX edges out Penn FIERCE IV 3000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (165g / 5,82oz) and the ergonomics (6.45 out of 10). Still, Penn FIERCE IV 3000X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 89 centimeter / 35.04 inch and a maximum drag of 6,8kg / 14,99lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Penn FIERCE IV?

Penn FIERCE IV 3000X

  • 8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish