Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX vs Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

Shimano Torium, 40HGA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, TOR40HGA
Shimano Torium
Multireels
83.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag14kg / 30.86lbs
Weight790g / 27.87oz
Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €279.90
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size40HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.6/429
Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL, left hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 10806-300
Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.9 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight540g / 19.05oz
Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch
Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €699.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size-
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.24/400

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL edges out Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (70 centimeter / 27.56 inch) and the weight (540g / 19,05oz). Still, Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX holds its own with strengths like a maximum drag of 14kg / 30,86lbs and a gear ratio of 5.1:1, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Torium and Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL?

Daiwa 23 LEOBRITZ 300 JL

  • Scoring 8.2 out of 10 (540g / 19,05oz), 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