Daiwa BG 6500X vs Shimano Torium 30PGAX

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Daiwa BG, 6500, left and right hand, Sea Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10460-650
Daiwa BG
Spinning
66.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag0lbs
Weight835g / 29.45oz
Line retireve per crank123 centimeter / 48.43 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €128.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size6500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.45/340
Shimano Torium, 30PGA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, TOR30PGA
Shimano Torium
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.84 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight575g
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €286.00
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size30PGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/320

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 30PGAX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 6500X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch). While Daiwa BG 6500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Torium 30PGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa BG and Shimano Torium?

Shimano Torium 30PGAX

  • With a serious drag score of 9.2 out of 10 (15kg / 33,07lbs), this reel is made to stop big carp in their tracks, even in rough terrain or tight swims
  • Scoring 8.08 out of 10 (575g), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • Scoring 8.4 out of 10 (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch), this reel pulls line in fast enough to keep you in control even during unpredictable runs