Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000D-CX

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

Spinning

65.80 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €79.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000D-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.61 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000D-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.