Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 2500SX

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 23 LEXA LT

Spinning

76.30 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.28 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight215g / 7.58oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €133.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500S
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX edges out Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 2500SX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the line retrieve per crank (105 centimeter / 41.3 inch). Still, Daiwa 23 LEXA LT 2500SX holds its own with strengths like a weight of 215g / 7,58oz and a ergonomics of 6.28 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.