Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX vs Shimano TLD 15X

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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-

Shimano TLD

Seafishing

66.50 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability8 out of 10

Ergonomics6.05 out of 10

Gear ratio4.0:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight528g / 18.62oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €154.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size15
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeLever drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX clearly outshines Shimano TLD 15X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and gear ratio (6.2:1). While Shimano TLD 15X 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.