Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX

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

71.50 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €68.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 18 Prorex X LT 3000-CXHX 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.