Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag

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 Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Spinning

50.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag4 kg

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank82cm / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €17.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.28mm/220m

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and ball bearings (6). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag 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 Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag?

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX

Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.