Daiwa 21 Ballistic MQ LT 2500DX vs Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX
The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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.
Similar comparisons

Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CX vs Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000D-CX


Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL vs Daiwa RX LT 3000-CX


Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX vs Shimano Tiagra 50WAX


Shimano Tiagra 50WAX vs Shimano Tiagra 50WLRSAX


Shimano Tiagra 16X vs Daiwa 23 LEGALIS LT 2500(U)X


Daiwa 20 LAGUNA LT 2500X vs Shimano Tiagra 50WLRSAX


Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL vs Shimano Tiagra 50WLRSAX


Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 10IIX vs Daiwa Regal LT 2500 DX


Daiwa RX LT 3000-CX vs Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000D-CX


Daiwa Regal LT 2500 DX vs Daiwa TANACOM 800X


Shimano Ocea Jigger 2000 NR PGX vs Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 12IIX


Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Tiagra 50WLRSAX


Daiwa RX LT 3000-CX vs Shimano Tiagra 16X


Shimano Tiagra 50WAX vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 3000CXHX


Daiwa 22 Caldia LT (MQ) 4000D-CX vs Daiwa 20 LAGUNA LT 2500X


Daiwa TANACOM 800X vs Shimano Sedona FJ 2500HGFJX


Daiwa 21 PROREX MQ LT 3000D-CX vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag


Daiwa Regal LT 2500 DX vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL


Daiwa 20 LAGUNA LT 2500X vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3500C - Spinning reel with front drag


Shimano Tiagra 50WLRSAX vs Shimano Ultegra C2500SHGDX
