Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500X vs Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX

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Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT, PC 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10001-251
Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT
Spinning
94.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.45 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight165g / 5.82oz
Line retireve per crank73 centimeter / 28.74 inch
Ball bearings11

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €478.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizePC 2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Shimano Torium, 40HGA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, TOR40HGA
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 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500X edges out Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (165g / 5,82oz) and the line retrieve per crank (73 centimeter / 28.74 inch). Still, Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 4 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 23 AIRITY LT and Shimano Torium?

Daiwa 23 AIRITY LT PC 2500X

  • With a score like 8.9 out of 10 (165g / 5,82oz), 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 40HGA / Right HandX

  • With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (4), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load