Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX vs Shimano FX 2500 FCX
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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
Weight845g / 29.81oz
Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €289.90
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size50HGA
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.7/429

Shimano FX
Spinning
48.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.17 out of 10
Gear ratio5.0:1
Maximum drag4kg / 8.82lbs
Weight250g / 8.82oz
Line retireve per crank71 centimeter / 27.95 inch
Ball bearings3
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €18.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500 FC
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/160
Conclusion
Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX clearly outshines Shimano FX 2500 FCX, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.34 out of 10). While Shimano FX 2500 FCX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Torium and Shimano FX?
Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX
- Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.
Shimano FX 2500 FCX
- With a score like 8.33 out of 10 (250g / 8,82oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.14 out of 10 (71 centimeter / 27.95 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
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