Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL vs Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX

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Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.9 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs

Weight540g / 19.05oz

Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €699.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size-
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT

Spinning

84.20 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.6 out of 10

Ergonomics6.45 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs

Weight165g / 5.82oz

Line retireve per crank64 centimeter / 25.2 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €180.40
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1000D-XH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL edges out Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the maximum drag (13kg / 28,66lbs) and the line retrieve per crank (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch). Still, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 1000D-XHX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 6.2:1 and a weight of 165g / 5,82oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.