Daiwa JBraid x4 : 15lb Braid
KEY FEATURES
- High strength 4 ply PE
- Made in Japan
- Hi-Vis Yellow
- Very high abrasion resistance
- Maximum casting distance
- Low stretch
- Round profile
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J-Braid 4 from Daiwa. Made in Japan. Soft. Supple. Strong. Perfectly suited for spin and baitcaster reels, Daiwa’s super high visibility J-Braid 4 is ideal for the full spectrum of lure casting applications – from light tackle soft plastics through to Shoregame rock and beach fishing.
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Key Statistics
- Measured Diameter: .264mm (+176% on stated .150mm)
- Measured Breaking Strain: 28.79lbs (+192% on rated 15lbs)
- Abrasion Breaking Strain: 10.13lbs (35.4% of max break)
- FG Knot Breaking Strain: 12.24lbs (42.5% of max break)
Testing Process
Key Line Statistics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Daiwa |
| Name | JBraid x4 |
| Web Site | Visit Website |
| Rated Strength (lbs) | 15 |
| Date Tested | 15 January 2023 |
| Credit to | Line Laboratory |
| Strands | 4 |
| Cost $AUD | 19.99 |
| Spool Quanity (m) | 150 |
| Quoted Diameter (mm) | 0.19 |
| Measured Average Diameter (mm) | 0.265 |
| Diameter Quoted vs Measured (%) | 139.47 |
| Minimum Diameter (mm) | 0.22 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) | 0.295 |
| Break Max Average (lbs) | 28.79 |
| Claimed vs Actual Maximum Break (%) | 191.93 |
| Average Stretch @ Maximum Break | N/A |
| Tensile Strength (PSI) | 338040 |
| Tensile Rank | 64 |
| Abrasion Break Max Average (lbs) | 10.13 |
| Abrasion Break vs Max Break (%) | 35.2 |
| Abrasion % of Maximum Rank | 51 |
| Abrasion Tensile Strength PSI | 118942 |
| Abrasion Tensile Rank | 48 |
| FG Break Max Average (lbs) | 12.24 |
| FG Break vs Max Break (%) | 42.53 |
| FG % of Maximum Rank | 110 |
| FG Tensile Strength PSI | 143717 |
| FG Tensile Rank | 103 |
| Time | Test1 | Test2 | Test3 | Average | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 0.1 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.45 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 0.2 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.97 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 0.3 | 0.75 | 0.79 | 1.26 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 0.4 | 1.05 | 1.13 | 2.04 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 0.5 | 1.49 | 1.62 | 2.53 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 0.6 | 1.92 | 2.11 | 3.51 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 0.7 | 2.68 | 2.94 | 4.01 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 0.8 | 3.00 | 3.28 | 4.50 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 0.9 | 3.80 | 4.13 | 4.97 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.0 | 4.27 | 4.65 | 5.43 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.1 | 4.75 | 5.64 | 6.17 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.2 | 5.18 | 6.11 | 6.45 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.3 | 5.62 | 6.86 | 7.11 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.4 | 6.33 | 7.14 | 7.49 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.5 | 6.60 | 7.41 | 7.88 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.6 | 7.25 | 7.82 | 8.24 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.7 | 7.63 | 8.23 | 8.61 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.8 | 8.37 | 9.02 | 9.20 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 1.9 | 8.74 | 9.41 | 9.43 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.0 | 9.11 | 10.04 | 10.00 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.1 | 9.35 | 10.30 | 10.35 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.2 | 9.60 | 10.55 | 11.02 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.3 | 10.18 | 10.92 | 11.35 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.4 | 10.53 | 11.28 | 11.68 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.5 | 11.21 | 12.01 | 11.90 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.6 | 11.55 | 12.36 | 12.11 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.7 | 12.09 | 13.02 | 12.64 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.8 | 12.28 | 13.32 | 12.95 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 2.9 | 12.48 | 13.85 | 13.54 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.0 | 12.76 | 14.07 | 13.81 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.1 | 13.05 | 14.30 | 14.29 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.2 | 13.63 | 14.63 | 14.49 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.3 | 13.94 | 14.97 | 14.69 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.4 | 14.46 | 15.57 | 15.00 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.5 | 14.68 | 15.83 | 15.30 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.6 | 14.90 | 16.30 | 15.93 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.7 | 15.18 | 16.49 | 16.26 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.8 | 15.47 | 16.69 | 16.78 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 3.9 | 16.06 | 16.93 | 16.97 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.0 | 16.36 | 17.16 | 17.17 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.1 | 16.82 | 17.67 | 17.47 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.2 | 16.97 | 17.95 | 17.78 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.3 | 17.12 | 18.40 | 18.29 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.4 | 17.36 | 18.59 | 18.49 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.5 | 17.59 | 18.77 | 18.90 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.6 | 18.15 | 19.07 | 19.11 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.7 | 18.48 | 19.36 | 19.31 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.8 | 18.96 | 19.90 | 19.59 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 4.9 | 19.13 | 20.15 | 19.88 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.0 | 19.54 | 20.57 | 20.42 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.1 | 19.79 | 20.74 | 20.68 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.2 | 20.04 | 21.12 | 21.12 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.3 | 20.25 | 21.32 | 21.31 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.4 | 20.47 | 21.52 | 21.74 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.5 | 20.78 | 21.75 | 21.98 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.6 | 20.88 | 21.98 | 22.23 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.7 | 21.17 | 22.38 | 22.42 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.8 | 21.37 | 22.56 | 22.60 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 5.9 | 21.85 | 22.90 | 22.93 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.0 | 22.13 | 23.08 | 23.06 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.1 | 22.42 | 23.25 | 23.42 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.2 | 22.58 | 23.49 | 23.64 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.3 | 22.73 | 23.72 | 24.06 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.4 | 23.15 | 24.09 | 24.26 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.5 | 23.41 | 24.22 | 24.46 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.6 | 23.86 | 24.53 | 24.62 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.7 | 24.06 | 24.72 | 24.79 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.8 | 24.25 | 25.15 | 25.14 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 6.9 | 24.38 | 25.40 | 25.33 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.0 | 24.52 | 25.82 | 25.73 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.1 | 24.92 | 26.00 | 25.94 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.2 | 25.19 | 26.17 | 26.30 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.3 | 25.71 | 26.37 | 26.44 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.4 | 25.95 | 26.57 | 26.59 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.5 | 26.35 | 27.03 | 26.72 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.6 | 26.50 | 27.29 | 26.84 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.7 | 26.65 | 27.68 | 27.20 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.8 | 26.92 | 27.80 | 27.42 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 7.9 | 27.18 | 27.93 | 27.84 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 8.0 | 27.60 | 28.09 | 28.04 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 8.1 | 27.75 | 28.24 | 28.23 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 8.2 | 27.90 | 28.40 | 28.38 | 28.79 | 15 |
| 8.3 | 28.54 | 28.79 | 15 | ||
| 8.4 | 28.97 | 28.79 | 15 | ||
| 8.5 | 29.24 | 28.79 | 15 | ||
| 8.6 | 29.70 | 28.79 | 15 | ||
| 8.7 | 29.89 | 28.79 | 15 | ||
| 8.8 | 30.07 | 28.79 | 15 | ||
| 8.9 | 30.07 | 28.79 | 15 |
