Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX vs Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT

Spinning

89.90 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.43 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight170g / 6oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €210.20
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Daiwa 20 Exceler LT

Spinning

55.50 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €72.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (8.99 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT and Daiwa 20 Exceler LT?

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX

When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles