Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX

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 21 Sahara FJ

Spinning

64.90 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €63.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500SHGFJ
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.18/120

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.65 out of 10) and maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs). While Shimano 21 Sahara FJ 2500SHGFJX 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.