Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX vs Shimano Torium 16PGAX

Shimano Torium, 50HGA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, TOR50HGA
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 Torium, 16PGA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, TOR16PGA
Shimano Torium
Multireels
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.88 out of 10
Gear ratio4.6:1
Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs
Weight550g / 19.4oz
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 size16PGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/411

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 16PGAX edges out Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch) and the weight (550g / 19,4oz). Still, Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX holds its own with strengths like a gear ratio of 5.1:1 and a ball bearings of 4, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

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Shimano Torium 16PGAX

  • Scoring 8.17 out of 10 (550g / 19,4oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • Scoring 8.4 out of 10 (86 centimeter / 33.86 inch), this reel pulls line in fast enough to keep you in control even during unpredictable runs