Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX vs Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX

Shimano Torium
Multireels
54.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.61 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight1000g / 35.27oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €184.30
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size30HGAL
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofil-

Penn Squall II Levelwind
Multireels
66.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.97 out of 10
Gear ratio4:9:1
Maximum drag14.9kg / 32,85lbs
Weight500g / 17.64oz
Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandPENN
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €138.60
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size20 LW LH
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 290/0.29
Conclusion
Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX edges out Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch) and the gear ratio (4:9:1). Still, Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.61 out of 10 and a maximum drag of 11kg / 24,25lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.
What's the difference between Shimano Torium and Penn Squall II Levelwind?
Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX
- Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.
Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX
- A gear ratio of 4:9:1 (scoring 6.11 out of 10) gives you a nice middle ground, just enough torque to handle pressure, but still quick enough for general use
- Scoring 8.33 out of 10 (500g / 17,64oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
- With a retrieve score of 5.71 out of 10 (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch), this reel takes its timeand gives full control during delicate retrieves
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