Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano 20 Stella 4000 XGX

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-

Shimano 20 Stella
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight415g / 14.64oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings12
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €677.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000 XG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/180
Conclusion
Both Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX and Shimano 20 Stella 4000 XGX perform at a similar level overall, so the better choice depends on what matters more to you, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX offers a ball bearings of 6, while Shimano 20 Stella 4000 XGX stands out for a durability of 9.5 out of 10. Your decision should be guided by your fishing style and target species.
What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Shimano 20 Stella?
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.
- 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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