Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX vs Daiwa BG 3000X

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.28 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight215g / 7.58oz
Line retireve per crank77 centimeter / 30.31 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €212.60
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150

Daiwa BG
Spinning
68.30 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.74 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.6:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight305g / 10.76oz
Line retireve per crank95 centimeter / 37.4 inch
Ball bearings6
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €98.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/220
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 3000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs) and weight (215g / 7,58oz). While Daiwa BG 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT and Daiwa BG?
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX
- 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 8.57 out of 10 (215g / 7,58oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
Daiwa BG 3000X
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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