Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX vs Daiwa BG 4000X

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

Daiwa BG
Spinning
69.80 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.79 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.7:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight405g / 14.29oz
Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €108.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/270
Conclusion
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 4000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and weight (175g / 6,17oz). While Daiwa BG 4000X 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 Daiwa BG?
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
- With a score like 8.83 out of 10 (175g / 6,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
Daiwa BG 4000X
- Landing a score of 8.67 out of 10 (6) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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