Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag

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 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 4000-CX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (6) and weight (230g / 8,11oz). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag 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 Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag?
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX
- 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.
- 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
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