Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Torium 20PGAX

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Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Spinning

18.40 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.59 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.6:1

Maximum drag-

Weight630g / 22.22oz

Line retireve per crank99cm / 38.98 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €25.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size5000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.35mm/370m

Shimano Torium

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.87 out of 10

Gear ratio4.6:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight560g / 19.75oz

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 size20PGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.37/384

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 20PGAX clearly outshines Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Torium 20PGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 5000C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano Torium?

Shimano Torium 20PGAX

Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (4.6:1), this reel picks up line faster, perfect when you're adjusting positions or dealing with fish that don't sit still
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 8.13 out of 10 (560g / 19,75oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
With premium bearings scoring 5 out of 10 (4), this reel delivers buttery smooth operation even with load
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.