Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX vs Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX

Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT

Spinning

65.50 out of 100

Value for money2.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability3 out of 10

Ergonomics6.33 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight200g / 7.06oz

Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch

Ball bearings5

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €78.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000-C
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.23/150

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.65 out of 10

Ergonomics6.25 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight225g / 7.94oz

Line retireve per crank99 centimeter / 39.0 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €196.90
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size4000D-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX, offering significantly better performance in durability (8.65 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (99 centimeter / 39.0 inch). While Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 3000-CX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 4000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.