Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX vs Penn Battle III 3000X

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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
Penn Battle III, 3000, left and right hand, Spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII3000, 1518032
Penn Battle III
Spinning
72.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability7.73 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag6.8kg / 14,99lbs
Weight330g / 11.64oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €96.10
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size3000
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/180

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX edges out Penn Battle III 3000X with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the total score (8.34 out of 10). Still, Penn Battle III 3000X holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 89 centimeter / 35.04 inch and a ball bearings of 6, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

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

Penn Battle III 3000X

  • 8.4 out of 10 (89 centimeter / 35.04 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish