Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX vs Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX

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Shimano Torium, 20HGA, A HG, right hand, Multiplier Reel, Star Drag, TOR20HGA
Shimano Torium
Multireels
64.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.57 out of 10
Ergonomics5.8 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight600g / 21.16oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €173.10
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofil-
Penn Battle III Long Cast, 8000 LC, left and right hand, Long cast spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII8000LC , 1519206
Penn Battle III Long Cast
Spinning
8000 Lcx
53.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.0:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight748g / 26.39oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €177.40
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 LC
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/485

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX edges out Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (600g / 21,16oz) and the durability (8.57 out of 10). Still, Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 94 centimeter / 37.01 inch and a ball bearings of 6, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Torium and Penn Battle III Long Cast?

Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX

  • Scoring 8 out of 10 (600g / 21,16oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.

Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX

  • 8.9 out of 10 (94 centimeter / 37.01 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish