Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX

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 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

71.20 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.35 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight195g / 6.88oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €78.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.65 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX 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.