Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 10000 HGX

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Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT, 4000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10418-406
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 TwinPower SW C, 10000 HG, left and right hand, Saltwater Fishing Reel, Front Drag, TPSW10000HGC
Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C
Seafishing
74.80 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.46 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag25kg / 55.12lbs
Weight655g / 23.1oz
Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSeafishing
  • Price range~ €429.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size10000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.47/210

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 10000 HGX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (6.2:1) and line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 39.0 inch). While Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C 10000 HGX 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 Shimano 21 TwinPower SW C?

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