Super smooth and strong, the Daiwa J-Braid X8 Grand is a go to braided line. Featuring Izannas material process, J-Braid Grand has 4 times the abrasion resistance than 4 carrier braids. Great on either spinning reels or bait cast reels, J-Braid Grand handles great and provides super knot strength. Easy to tie on mono or fluorocarbon leaders, not too stiff and not too limp. 8 interwoven strands Izannas material fiber processed 4X stronger than 4 carrier Smooth and quiet 8 lb test rating .005 line diameter 2 lb mono diameter equivalent