Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 18 Ninja Feeder LT 6000-SS (Feeder)X

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Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT, 4000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10418-406
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.65 out of 10
Ergonomics6.25 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight225g / 7.94oz
Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 39.0 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €196.90
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000D-CXH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofil-
Daiwa 18 Ninja Feeder LT, 6000-SS (Feeder), left and right hand, Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10217-600
Daiwa 18 Ninja Feeder LT
Feeder And Match
6000-ss (feeder)x
56.10 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight390g / 13.76oz
Line retireve per crank92 centimeter / 36.22 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €59.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6000-SS (Feeder)
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 18 Ninja Feeder LT 6000-SS (Feeder)X, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.65 out of 10) and weight (225g / 7,94oz). While Daiwa 18 Ninja Feeder LT 6000-SS (Feeder)X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Daiwa 18 Ninja Feeder LT?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX

  • With a score like 8.5 out of 10 (225g / 7,94oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.