Shimano Torium 30PGAX vs Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX

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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

Ergonomics5.84 out of 10

Gear ratio4.6:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight575g

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 size30PGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.46/320

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 30PGAX clearly outshines Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and gear ratio (4.6:1). While Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Torium 30PGAX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

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

Shimano Torium 30PGAX

Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (4.6:1), this reel picks up line faster, perfect when you're adjusting positions or dealing with fish that don't sit still
Scoring 8.08 out of 10 (575g), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.