Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000 HGX

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-

Shimano 21 Nexave FI

Spinning

68.60 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.86 out of 10

Ergonomics6.15 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight255g / 8.99oz

Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €41.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.61 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Shimano 21 Nexave FI 3000 HGX 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.