Shimano Torium 16PGAX vs Daiwa BG 8000X

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Shimano Torium

Multireels

95.00 out of 100

Value for money5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.88 out of 10

Gear ratio4.6:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight550g / 19.4oz

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 size16PGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/411

Daiwa BG

Spinning

68.30 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

Weight850g / 29.98oz

Line retireve per crank135 centimeter / 53.15 inch

Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €129.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size8000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.45/500

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 16PGAX clearly outshines Daiwa BG 8000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch). While Daiwa BG 8000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Torium 16PGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Shimano Torium 16PGAX

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 8.17 out of 10 (550g / 19,4oz), 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