Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX vs Delphin HORNET 50X

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

Delphin HORNET
Spinning
44.40 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.62 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag-
Weight360g / 12oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €26.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size50
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/400
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX clearly outshines Delphin HORNET 50X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch). While Delphin HORNET 50X 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 Delphin HORNET?
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 2500DX
- With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.87 out of 10 (170g / 6oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 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
Delphin HORNET 50X
- The reel scores 7 out of 10 (3+1) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues
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