Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX vs Shimano Ocea Jigger 4000 HGX

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 Ocea Jigger

Multireels

90.40 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics3.8 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag18kg / 39.68lbs

Weight791g / 27.9oz

Line retireve per crank117 centimeter / 46.06 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €509.60
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000 HG
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.8/494

Conclusion

Both Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX and Shimano Ocea Jigger 4000 HGX 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 Ocea Jigger 4000 HGX 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 Ocea Jigger?

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