Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX vs Daiwa BG 3000X

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT, 5000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10418-506
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 BG, 3000, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-300
Daiwa BG
Spinning
68.30 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €98.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/220

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 3000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and weight (230g / 8,11oz). While Daiwa BG 3000X 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 BG?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX

  • With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
  • With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.