Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X

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 MATCHMAN
Spinning
52.30 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.99 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag6kg / 13.23lbs
Weight435g / 15.34oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings3
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €49.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/250
Conclusion
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.61 out of 10) and weight (185g / 6,53oz). While Daiwa 23 MATCHMAN 4000X 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 MATCHMAN?
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX
- With a score like 8.77 out of 10 (185g / 6,53oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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