Shimano Torium 20HGA / Right handX vs Shimano Vanford FA 2500HGAX
The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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
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
Similar comparisons

Shimano TORIUM 40 PGAX vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL


Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX vs Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS


Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX vs Shimano Talica 20II CAM 20II CAMX


Shimano Talica 20II CAM 20II CAMX vs Daiwa BG 4500X


Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 12IIX vs Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS


Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX vs Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 12IIX


Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000-CX vs Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS


Shimano Tyrnos 50 II LRS vs Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX


Daiwa 20 Fuego LT 6000X vs Shimano Vanford FA C3000AX


Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX vs Shimano TLD II A 50 IIX


Daiwa 23 EXCELER LT 4000-CX vs Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 12IIX


Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 12IIX vs Shimano Beastmaster


Shimano TORIUM 40 PGAX vs Shimano Complex XR 2500 HGX


Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX vs Shimano 20 Stella 4000 HGX


Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 12IIX vs Shimano TORIUM 40 PGAX


Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL vs Daiwa 20 Exceler LT 2000X


Daiwa BG 4500X vs Shimano Beastmaster


Shimano 20 Stella 4000 HGX vs Shimano Twin Power FD C3000X


Shimano Talica II 10IIX vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL


Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 12IIX vs Daiwa 20 Airity LT 2000DX
