Any opinions on this X-Braid winning best of show at ICAST

[george]

2026 J-BRAID x8 GRAND BRAIDED LINE - OCEAN SPLASH

Introducing J-BRAID x8 GRAND, the new Ultimate Braid in Daiwa’s J-Braid Family. Strong, and resistant to abrasion yet well-bodied enough to lay smoothly on the spool. J-Braid x8 GRAND line is a complete line up of high quality 8 carrier braid made of the finest materials from Japan. J-BRAID x8...

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[Leprechaun]

Be careful, X-Braid is made by YGK/Japan - I believe. The Daiwa line you linked to I tried and hated. Very low abrasion resistance. The regular J-Braid I still use.