Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX vs Shimano Vanford FA C3000XGAX

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

Shimano Vanford FA

Spinning

72.70 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability4.61 out of 10

Ergonomics6.4 out of 10

Gear ratio6.4:1

Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs

Weight180g / 6.35oz

Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €184.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC3000XGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.3/130

Conclusion

Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 3000DX clearly outshines Shimano Vanford FA C3000XGAX, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.2:1) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Shimano Vanford FA C3000XGAX 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.