Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX vs Shimano Catana FE 1000X

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 Catana FE

Spinning

49.10 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.67 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio5.0:1

Maximum drag3kg / 6.61lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank66 centimeter / 25.98 inch

Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €30.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/170

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Catana FE 1000X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.61 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.6 inch). While Shimano Catana FE 1000X 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 Shimano Catana FE?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX

8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.6 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.