Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX vs Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX
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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-

Shimano Torium
Multireels
83.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag14kg / 30.86lbs
Weight790g / 27.87oz
Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €279.90
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size40HGA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.6/429
Conclusion
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX edges out Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (105 centimeter / 41.3 inch) and the weight (230g / 8,11oz). Still, Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 9.5 out of 10, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT and Shimano Torium?
Daiwa 17 Ballistic LT 5000D-CXHX
- With a score like 8.47 out of 10 (230g / 8,11oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- A high retrieve rate of 10 out of 10 (105 centimeter / 41.3 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
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