Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX vs Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX

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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-
Shimano Vanford FA, 2500HGA, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, VF2500HGA
Shimano Vanford FA
Spinning
89.50 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.61 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight175g / 6.17oz
Line retireve per crank86 centimeter / 33.86 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €184.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160

Conclusion

Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX clearly outshines Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) and gear ratio (5.8:1). While Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Torium and Shimano Vanford FA?

Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX

  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.

Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX

  • A fast gear ratio of 9.2 out of 10 (5.8:1), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
  • 8.1 out of 10 (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish