Daiwa Ninja LT 2500DX vs Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX

Daiwa Ninja LT

Spinning

63.20 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.87 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €42.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size2500D
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.23 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight230g / 8.11oz

Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.3 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €209.60
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000D-CXH
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX clearly outshines Daiwa Ninja LT 2500DX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and line retrieve per crank (105 centimeter / 41.3 inch). While Daiwa Ninja LT 2500DX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.