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 Breaking Strain (%) | 191.93 |
| Tensile Strength (PSI) | 338040 |
| Tensile Rank | 48 |
| Abrasion Break Max Average (lbs) | 10.13 |
| Abrasion Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 35.2 |
| Abrasion % of Maximum Rank | 37 |
| Abrasion Tensile Strength PSI | 118942 |
| Abrasion Tensile Rank | 35 |
| FG Break Max Average (lbs) | 12.24 |
| FG Break vs Max Break Strain (%) | 42.53 |
| FG % of Maximum Rank | 86 |
| FG Tensile Strength PSI | 143717 |
| FG Tensile Rank | 86 |
| 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 |
