Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag

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 Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
42.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight370g / 13.05oz
Line retireve per crank92cm / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm/220m
Conclusion
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and ball bearings (6). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag 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 Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag?
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX
- With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- 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.
- Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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