Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX vs Daiwa BG MQ 20000X

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Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT, 4000-C, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10418-404
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT
Spinning
78.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.65 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.3 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €196.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Daiwa BG MQ, 20000, left and right hand, Sea Fishing Spinning Reel, Front Drag, 10465-020
Daiwa BG MQ
Seafishing
55.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.71 out of 10
Ergonomics3.4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag20kg / 44.09lbs
Weight860g / 30.34oz
Line retireve per crank134 centimeter / 52.76 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €214.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.52/300

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX clearly outshines Daiwa BG MQ 20000X, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.2:1) and weight (230g / 8,11oz). While Daiwa BG MQ 20000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Daiwa BG MQ?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX

  • The reel brings in line quickly with its 8 out of 10 (5.2:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
  • With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.3 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques

Daiwa BG MQ 20000X

  • With a drag score of 10 out of 10 (20kg / 44,09lbs), the reel is built to handle serious pressure from large saltwater predators