Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 2500X

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.3 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €209.60
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000D-CXH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil-

Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT
Spinning
64.20 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.27 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight220g / 7.76oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €66.30
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (105 centimeter / 41.3 inch). While Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT?
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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