Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX vs Delphin IXCELA AL BODY 5000X

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.35 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight195g / 6.88oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €204.30
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Delphin IXCELA AL BODY
Spinning
45.90 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag-
Weight334g / 11.78oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings6+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €59.95
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.22/440
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX clearly outshines Delphin IXCELA AL BODY 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and line retrieve per crank (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch). While Delphin IXCELA AL BODY 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT and Delphin IXCELA AL BODY?
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ 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 8.7 out of 10 (195g / 6,88oz), 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 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
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