Shimano Vanquish FC C5000XGCX vs Shimano Torium 30HGA / Right handX

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Shimano Vanquish FC

Spinning

95.00 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.27 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:2

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight220g / 7.76oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €429.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel sizeC5000XGC
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.4/120

Shimano Torium

Multireels

64.90 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classGood

Durability8.6 out of 10

Ergonomics5.8 out of 10

Gear ratio6.2:1

Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs

Weight600g / 21.16oz

Line retireve per crank-

Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €179.90
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size30HGA
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationRight
Line capacity monofil-

Conclusion

Shimano Vanquish FC C5000XGCX clearly outshines Shimano Torium 30HGA / Right handX, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch) and gear ratio (6.2:2). While Shimano Torium 30HGA / Right handX may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Vanquish FC C5000XGCX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Vanquish FC and Shimano Torium?

Shimano Vanquish FC C5000XGCX

A fast gear ratio of 10 out of 10 (6.2:2), means the reel is built for speed and it's perfect for active retrieves, and quick follow ups
A high retrieve rate of 9.6 out of 10 (101 centimeter / 39.76 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly