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.
Similar comparisons

Shimano Complex XR C2000X vs Shimano Stella FK 4000 MX


Shimano Stella FK 4000 MX vs Shimano Complex XR C2000X


Shimano Vanquish FC C2500SCX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 6000DX


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500DX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CX


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500DX vs Shimano Complex XR C2000X


Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX vs Daiwa BG 5000X


Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CX vs Delphin IXTREK 3000X


Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 3000-CXHX vs Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX


Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 2000C - Spinning reel with front drag


Shimano Twin Power XD A 4000 HGX vs Shimano 20 Stella 5000 XGX


Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2000X vs Shimano Vanford FA C3000SDHAX


Delphin IXTREK 3000X vs Shimano Stella FK 4000 MX


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500DX vs Daiwa 23 FUEGO LT 3000-CXHX


Daiwa BG 5000X vs Shimano Vanquish FC C5000XGCX


Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 2000X vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CX


Shimano Vanquish FC C2500SCX vs Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CX


Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX vs Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX


Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 2500-XHX vs Daiwa 19 Certate 2500DX


Daiwa 19 Certate 2500DX vs Shimano 20 Stella 5000 XGX


Delphin IXTREK 3000X vs Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX
