Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.61 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight185g / 6.53oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.6 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €184.20
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Daiwa 20 Exceler LT

Spinning

55.50 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €72.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.61 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.6 inch). While Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Daiwa 20 Exceler LT?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX

8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.6 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.