Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 4000-CX

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT, 3000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10418-306
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, 4000-C, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10422-401
Daiwa 20 Exceler LT
Spinning
65.70 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.22 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight235g / 8.29oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €69.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 4000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.61 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 4000-CX 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

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