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 is spun with Izanas, a state-of-the-art new material utilizing 8 Carriers. These 8 carriers are supple yet with Izanas they’re 4 times as abrasion resistant as a typically tougher 4 carrier. 8 braid construction. Roundly braided. IZANAS® PE fiber. Extreme abrasion resistance. High knot strength. No stretch. Made in Japan.