Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX vs Delphin IXTREK 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
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €218.10
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000D-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/150

Delphin IXTREK
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-
Weight310g / 10.93oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings6+1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDELPHIN
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €49.95
- 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 4000D-CX clearly outshines Delphin IXTREK 5000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Delphin IXTREK 5000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT and Delphin IXTREK?
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 4000D-CX
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- 6.71 out of 10 (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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