Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX vs Shimano Sahara 1000 R

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

Shimano Sahara 1000 R

Spinning

36.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.94 out of 10

Ergonomics4.15 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag2kg / 4.41 lbs

Weight255g / 9.00oz

Line retireve per crank69cm / 27.17 inch

Ball bearings3 S SUS + 1 Rollerbearing

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €46.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeRead drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18/170. 0.20/140, 0.25/90

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX clearly outshines Shimano Sahara 1000 R, offering significantly better performance in total score (7.89 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.3 inch). While Shimano Sahara 1000 R 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 Shimano Sahara 1000 R?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX

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