Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X vs Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX

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Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD, 3012, left and right hand, Match and Feeder Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10215-312
Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD
Feeder And Match
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.93 out of 10
Gear ratio4.7:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelFeeder and match
  • Price range~ €189.00
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3012
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT, 4000-C, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, front drag, 10418-404
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT
Spinning
78.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.65 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.3 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €196.90
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size4000-C
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X edges out Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and the total score (9.5 out of 10). Still, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000-CX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.2:1 and a line retrieve per crank of 82 centimeter / 32.3 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD and Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT?

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X

  • With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease