Daiwa 17 Prorex LT 4000 D-CX vs Delphin HORNET 40X

Daiwa 17 Prorex LT
Spinning
4000 D-cx
84.20 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.58 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €176.20
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000 D-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Delphin HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.6 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight340g / 11oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €25.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size40
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.8/500
Conclusion
Daiwa 17 Prorex LT 4000 D-CX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 40X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Delphin HORNET 40X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Prorex LT 4000 D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Prorex LT and Delphin HORNET?
Daiwa 17 Prorex LT 4000 D-CX
- 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 8.6 out of 10 (210g / 7,41oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
Similar comparisons

Daiwa GS LTD 4000X vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 3000X


Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X vs Shimano Catana 2500 RC


Shimano Catana 2500 RC vs Daiwa Ninja LT 4000-CX


Daiwa GS LTD 4000X vs Shimano Twin Power FD 1000X


Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 4000-CX vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X


Daiwa GS LTD 4000X vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX


Shimano Twin Power FE 2500SHGFEX vs Daiwa GS LTD 4000X


Shimano Catana 2500 RC vs Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 FJX


Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT3000-CX vs Shimano Twin Power FD 1000X


Shimano Twin Power FD 1000X vs Daiwa 19 Certate 3000D-CX


Delphin MonoDRAG 2000X vs Shimano 21 Nexave FI 4000X


Shimano Sahara FJ C 3000 DHX vs Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 2000X


Shimano Twin Power FE 2500SHGFEX vs Shimano Sahara FJ C 3000 DHX


Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 3000X vs Daiwa Ninja LT 4000-CX


Daiwa 23 NINJA LT LT3000-CX vs Delphin MonoDRAG 2000X


Daiwa 20 Airity LT 3000D-CX vs Shimano Twin Power FD 1000X


Shimano Catana 2500 RC vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX


Shimano 21 Sustain 3000 FJX vs Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 2000X


Shimano Vanford FA C3000AX vs Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500-HX


Shimano Twin Power FE 2500SHGFEX vs Shimano Twin Power FD 1000X
