Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X vs Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX

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Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD

Feeder And Match

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability5.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.93 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs

Weight305g / 10.76oz

Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelFeeder and match
Price range~ €189.00
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3012
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

Shimano Torium

Multireels

64.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.57 out of 10

Ergonomics5.8 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight600g / 21.16oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €173.10
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size20HGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X clearly outshines Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch) and gear ratio (4.7:1). While Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD and Shimano Torium?

Daiwa 18 TDR Match and Feeder QD 3012X

The reel delivers balanced performance, suitable for most feeder and match situations without compromising too much on retrieve speed
This reel provides steady retrieval 79 centimeter / 31.1 inch (6.29 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios