Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 24 Certate SW 6000-HX

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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 24 Certate SW

Seafishing

71.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.86 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight375g / 13.23oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings10

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €519.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.43/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 24 Certate SW 6000-HX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 39.0 inch). While Daiwa 24 Certate SW 6000-HX 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 24 Certate SW?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX

A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
A high retrieve rate of 9.4 out of 10 (99 centimeter / 39.0 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
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