Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX vs Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF

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

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT

Spinning

90.80 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €226.80
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000D-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF

Seafishing

58.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.9 out of 10

Ergonomics5.41 out of 10

Gear ratio4.3:1

Maximum drag-

Weight695g / 24.52oz

Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandCORMORAN
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €43.70
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/460

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and total score (9.08 out of 10). While Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT and Cormoran Big Cat 5PiF?

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX

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