Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT Reveal & Breakdown At ICast
- By: Justin Ritchey
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There are tons of new products introduced every year at ICast.
So what makes the new Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT so special?
The Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT is buttery smooth, super durable, and Magsealed.
And the best part…
They’ve kept it at a great price!
So check out this new video from the floor at ICast with our tackle guru, Justin, and Daiwa.
Daiwa Ballistic MQ Reveal At ICast [VIDEO]
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The Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT Stand-Out Features
ZAION-V Monocoque (MQ) One-Piece Body Design
There’s a lot of materials out there in fishing reels but this material allows Daiwa to take a lightweight, rigid material and bring it down to affordable price points.
Gear System
The main gear used to be the size of a nickel and now it’s the size of a silver dollar.
This gear is not just a beauty ring, it’s tough and durable.
You still get the 6.2:1 gear ratio and the same inches per turn, but you can turn the handle much easier with the larger gear.
And there’s much less resistance on the retrieve (especially when you’re fighting a big fish).
This translates into more torque and more power.
MAGSEALED Technology
It’s water-tight and air-tight.
This reel is ready to take on your toughest fight!
Conclusion
The new Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT is ingenious.
It’s the reel that covers every need for inshore anglers at a reasonable price.
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The shimano Vanford absolutely blows the Ballistic out of the water..
It is lighter, has better line pickup, and has cold forged gears that are much stronger than the cheap zink gear daiwa uses.
Outside a fancy beautiful reel, but inside, just crap (zink) what a waste…
Sorry Justin just saw the other post that compared the saltist! Thanks
How does this compare to the saltist MQ! I was going to make that jump after I bought the BG MQ! This looks like a great reel!
Great video Justin! Looking forward to getting one when they come in.
As an artificial guy… it’s the Ballistics MQ for me!
You guys look like you had a blast! 💪
I have two of last year’s ballistics – worth getting a new one?
I think it’s personal preference, honestly. I currently own a Ballistic LT 6000 and I’m still planning on purchasing the New MQ Model in a 2500D-XH when they become available 🙂 I’m a bit of a collector though, I tend to suffer from SNTS (Shiny New Toy Syndrome).
Great job!
Saw a similar post but please do an in depth comparison with the Saltist MQ vs Ballistic MQ. Why is the Saltist so much more? Just going by the short marketing blurb, I don’t see the difference??
Thanks Richard! To be candid, I believe a big part of that is because of the combined Zaion Air Rotor and the ARK (Aluminum Round Knob) handle that they incorporated into the Saltist MQ. Personally, if you’re a diehard Artificial Guy, I would nudge you towards the Ballistic MQ. But if you plan on fishing any sort of larger Live/Dead Bait around structure, I think the Saltist MQ offers a bit more rigidity in those types of scenarios. Basically what you are getting in the Saltist MQ over the current BG MQ is a Zaion Air Rotor, MagSeal Technology and the custom Aluminum Round Knob.
Thanks Justin but I thought the Ballistic also had the Magseal tech?
The Ballistic MQ does also have MagSeal Tech! They’ve always had MagSeal in previous renditions of the Ballistic, and they’ve kept it in the New MQ.
Justin, YOU should be the Daiwa rep. Way to go.
Thank you Bud 🙂 I learn from some of the Best in the Industry. The Daiwa Team is a great group of guys—real “Salt of the Earth” people.
Any reviews of the Tsunami 3000 reels that are marketed for saltwater? Great video, on my Christmas list. LOL
Tony has fished with the Salt X Series for a while now, you can find out more info on that reel here: Tsunami SaltX Spinning Reel Review (Pros, Cons, & What Its Best For) (saltstrong.com)
Great stuff and excited for these to come in! Thanks for the great content!
Pa-POW! Thanks Tavis
Thanks Justin! Great looking reel, I may have to look into getting one in November for my Birthday. Curious though why the Saltist MQ won over the Ballistic MQ.
Anytime, Mark! Honestly I think the Saltist MQ appeals to a larger market audience across the industry than the Ballistic MQ (which only comes in 4 sizes, compared to the 9+ with the Saltist MQ). Both are awesome, in their own right.