Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX vs Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX
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Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability5.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.35 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight195g / 6.88oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings8
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €204.30
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500D
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150

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
Weight845g / 29.81oz
Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €289.90
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size50HGA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.7/429
Conclusion
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX edges out Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the ball bearings (8) and the weight (195g / 6,88oz). Still, Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 9.5 out of 10 and a gear ratio of 5.1:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT and Shimano Torium?
Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX
- With a score like 8.7 out of 10 (195g / 6,88oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.43 out of 10 (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX
- Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.
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