Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X

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 23 EXCELER LT, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10336-250
Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT
Spinning
64.50 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.35 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight195g / 6.88oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €78.33
  • 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 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.61 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.6 inch). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500X 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 23 EXCELER LT?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX

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