Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX vs Shimano Torium 16HGA / Right handX
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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 Torium
Multireels
64.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.54 out of 10
Ergonomics5.8 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight600g / 21.16oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €161.90
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size16HGA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofil-
Conclusion
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano Torium 16HGA / Right handX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.6 inch). While Shimano Torium 16HGA / Right handX 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 Torium?
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 3000D-CXHX
- A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
- 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
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