Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX vs Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX

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Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT, 2500D, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10480-250
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, 50HGA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, TOR50HGA
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.