XBRAID - UPGRADE X8 PENTAGRAM

For New Zealand anglers, the battle isn't just against the fish—it's against the current; standard heavy braids create drag that ruins lure presentation in deep water. XBRAID Upgrade X8 Pentagram solves this with the thinnest possible diameter-to-strength ratio on the market, allowing soft baits and jigs to cut through the Hauraki Gulf or Cook Strait tidal flows with vertical precision.

Color Metering: 5-color "Pentagram" pattern changes every 10m with 2m indicators, giving anglers instant depth feedback without electronics.
WX8 Technology: Ultra-tight 8-strand weave eliminates "fluffing" and wind knots, reducing warranty discussions at the counter.
GP-D Processing: A specialized coating that resists abrasion on reef structures while maintaining the limpness required for long casting.

Sales Tips:

Benefit: Staff should physically show customers the diameter difference. An XBRAID PE 1.0 (22lb) feels like a competitor's 10lb mono. This drastic reduction in surface area means they can use lighter jig heads to reach the bottom, resulting in a more natural lure action that triggers fussy Snapper.

How to Use:

Reversing the Spool: Remind customers to "flip" the line after a season. Because the 5-color pattern is uniform, the unused bottom half is effectively a brand new line waiting to be used.
Leader Knotting: Due to the ultra-slick coating, advise customers to add two extra wraps to their FG or PR knots to prevent slippage under heavy drag.

Retailer Value Proposition:

Authority: "Upgrade X8" is widely regarded as the gold standard for JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) enthusiasts, instantly validating your store's technical credibility.
Velocity: Consumable product with high brand loyalty; once an angler switches to XBRAID, they rarely revert to thicker domestic braids.
Stock Advantage: We maintain deep, NZ-based inventory levels ensuring overnight replenishment with few backorder gaps.

Technical Dimensions:

Material: Ultra 2 PE (Polyethylene)
Weave: 8-Strand WX Method (High Density)
Specific Gravity: 0.98 (Sinks slowly/Suspends)
Color Pattern: 5 Colors (10m intervals) with 20cm marks every 2m

Technical Range & Variations:

PE Rating	Breaking Strain	Diameter (mm)
PE 0.6	14lb	0.128mm
PE 0.8	16lb	0.148mm
PE 1.0	22lb	0.165mm
PE 1.5	30lb	0.205mm
PE 2.0	40lb	0.235mm
PE 3.0	50lb	0.285mm