Looking for a new daiwa spinning reel

[lifeofRiley]

I've been looking for a week at daiwas spinning reel lineup in anticipation of purchasing a new reel. I've been trying to decide between the ballistic and procyon in a 3000 size. Any comments on the differences between the two or real world experience would be appreciated. One other question I have is, what model reels are made in Japan? I know the two I'm looking at are both made in China.

[Hogsticker2]

Aside from the Procyon being aluminum, the Ballistic Zaion, the Ballistic has bearings under the spool. Both have mag seal. You'd have to step up to the Luvias or better to get something made in Japan.

[jtgibso1]

i had a procyon that i purchased used and then a couple days later hoohoorjoo twisted my arm and made me buy his ballistic.... the ballistic is nice and light, very smooth on the retrieve. sold the procyon and kept the ballistic and never looked back.

[timinmo]

Have been using a ballistic for about a year, love it. While I do not own a procyon I have handled some and they seem like really nice reels. Have handled some of the new BG reels and like them alot. Lower price and very solid. Maybe that just clouds the issue.