Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X vs Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX

Daiwa 20 Exceler LT, 1000, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10422-100
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
Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT, 3000D-CXH, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10411-306
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

Conclusion

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X 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.

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

Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 1000X

  • Landing a score of 8 out of 10 (5) in bearings, it feels smooth and controlled. Great when you're fishing actively and want consistency

Daiwa 20 Ballistic EX LT 3000D-CXHX

  • 8.8 out of 10 (93 centimeter / 36.61 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish