Imagine a saltwater reel with more speed, more power, more versatility and better castability.
Dream no longer.
Introducing the Shimano Torsa.
Speed and Power
- Extremely smooth cranking helically cut drive gear is the largest in Shimano reel history, and provides unbelievable power along with a high speed retrieve.
- Because of the oversized sideplate and spool, Torsa is able to accommodate an extremely large drag washer in relation to the size of the reel. This washer, made of the same proven material found in Tiagra, provides an incredible range of drag pressures, while providing low startup inertia for an extremely smooth drag.
- The ergonomic Power Grip provides comfort and reduces fatigue, while the extremely long handle shank increases torque. Also, by bending the shank at strategic locations, the grip moves closer to the reel to reduce wobble during fast retrieves.
- Just like when trying to jack up a car, a longer lever means more power. Increasing the size of the gears effectively gives the anglers a longer lever, which results in a High Speed reel with unbelievable High Power.
Castability
- Intricate machining of the spool reduces the overall weight of the spool for lower startup inertia. This means it takes less energy to get the spool spinning for less chance of backlash. The machining is more drastic at the center of the spool, which effectively distributes the mass outward. The result is similar to a bicycle wheel, where most of the mass is in the tire. This allows the spool to continue to spin longer.
- Torsa is equipped with a 4-weight Variable Brake System (VBS). These weights are driven outward by centrifugal force at the beginning of the cast to slow down the spoolÆs rotation. As the spool slows, the brakes retreat, allowing the spool to continue to spin. This provides the anglers with a more consistent spool speed, which means a much more manageable cast.
- The spool lip on the handle side of the reel is higher than the non-handle side of the reel. This aids in castability by giving the angler a smooth, consistent surface to thumb the spool, rather than thumbing the line itself, which results in a more manageable cast.
Rapid Fire Quick Change Drag Cam System
The amount of drag that is increased or decreased when the drag lever is moved can be easily described as the ôdrag curve.ö Most drag curves throughout the fishing reel industry are very similar: a gradual increase in drag pressure from the freespool position to the full position. With the new Rapid Fire Quick Change Drag Cam System found exclusively in Torsa, this versatile reel can change to cater to specific techniques. By simply putting the reel into freespool and backing off the preset knob, the angler removes the drag cam from the reel. Then, by inserting one of 8 available Rapid Fire drag cams, you completely change how the reel is set up to fish within a matter of seconds. No tools required, and no screws to fall onto the deck of the boat.
A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings)
A-RB bearings are made of Stainless Steel that has been through the A-RB process and are at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard Stainless Steel ball bearings. Super Stopper with Assist Stopper Super Stopper uses a one-way, stainless steel roller bearing that eliminates backplay. The Assist Stopper is the back up system to the Super Stopper that consists of the traditional pawl and ratchet.
Forged and Machined Aluminum Components
The frame, sideplates and spool are made from aluminum, which is first cold forged and then machined.
| Torsa Specifications | ||||
| Gear Ratio | Capacity | Weight | Bearings | |
| 5.8:1 | 25/300 | 30.2 | 8 BB, 1 RB | |