Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX

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-

Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A

Seafishing

86.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.4:1

Maximum drag22kg / 48.5lbs

Weight935g / 32.98oz

Line retireve per crank104 centimeter / 40.94 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €299.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20000 PG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/350

Conclusion

Both Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX and Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX 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 line retrieve per crank of 99 centimeter / 39.0 inch, while Shimano 2020 Saragosa SW A 20000 PGX 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 2020 Saragosa SW A?

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.
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