Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX vs Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI

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-

Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI

Spinning

58.70 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.97 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio6.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61oz

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank79cm / 31.10 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €48.10
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC2000 HGS
Handle typeHandle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.14mm-145m / 0.16mm-105m/0.18mm-80m

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX clearly outshines Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.6 out of 10) and total score (8.1 out of 10). While Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 2000DX

Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.

Shimano Sedona C2000 HG SFI

6.29 out of 10 (79cm / 31.10 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques