XBRAID - Full Drag X8 GP-D Casting Braid
Eliminate the heavy-tackle angler's most common failures: wind knots during casting and shock-breakage under load. XBRAID Full Drag X8 GP-D utilizes new Grand Power-D processing to deliver a stiffer, ultra-high-tension line that resists guide-wrap and maintains integrity against New Zealand's aggressive Kingfish and GTs.
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GP-D Processing: significantly reduces "fluffing" and fraying, extending the saleable life of the line and reducing warranty queries.
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High-Tension WX Method: Creates a tighter body with minimal stretch, ensuring instant hooksets even at 80m distances.
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Silicone Surface Shield: A specialized coating that drastically reduces guide friction for longer casts while repelling water to maintain lightness.
Sales Tips:
Benefit: Customers may notice this line feels "stiffer" or wiry compared to softer jigs braids. Explain that this is the GP-D advantage—it prevents the line from limping around guides during windy casting sessions, a common issue with softer 8-strands.
How to Use: Advise customers to use a silicone conditioner spray (like PE Shot) every few trips to maintain the coating. For heavy users, reversing the line on the spool halfway through the season effectively doubles the product's lifespan.
Retailer Value Proposition:
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Authority: YGK (XBRAID) is widely recognized by NZ charter captains as the gold standard for reliable topwater connections.
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Velocity: A high-turnover consumable essential for the summer topwater season; sells alongside high-ticket stickbaits and poppers.
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Stock Advantage: We maintain deep, NZ-based inventory levels ensuring overnight replenishment with few backorder gaps.
Technical Dimensions:
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Material: 8-Strand Polyethylene (Specific Gravity 0.98)
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Color: Orchid White (High Visibility)
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Processing: GP-D (Grand Power-D) & WX8 Construction
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Length: 300m Spools
Technical Range & Variations:
| PE Rating |
LB Test (Max) |
Diameter (mm) |
| PE #2.0 |
45lb |
0.235mm |
| PE #2.5 |
50lb |
0.260mm |
| PE #3.0 |
60lb |
0.285mm |
| PE #4.0 |
70lb |
0.330mm |
| PE #5.0 |
90lb |
0.370mm |
| PE #8.0 |
120lb |
0.450mm |
| PE #10.0 |
150lb |
0.520mm |
| PE #12.0 |
180lb |
0.570mm |
