Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank93 centimeter / 36.61 inch

Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

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

Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT

Spinning

67.70 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.2 out of 10

Gear ratio5.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight240g / 8.47oz

Line retireve per crank87 centimeter / 34.25 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €77.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000-C(U)
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X, offering significantly better performance in total score (9.5 out of 10) and durability (5.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 5000-C(U)X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.