The new Berkley X5 and X9 braided lines promise to provide maximum strength and abrasion resistance, with the addition of an extra strand of braid. Most braided line on the market are comprised of four or eight strands of braid. The new Berkley X5 sports five strands, while the Berkley X9 comes stock with nine. The kicker is the diameter will be the same as those lesser-strand braids. Big bonus! The Berkley designed the X5 braided line for those anglers who love to fish heavy cover. With special attention to providing maximum strength in a fishing line that fends off abrasions, the Berkley X5 is more than capable of tackling any and all thick vegetation. Berkley specifically engineered the X9 line to cast a country mile, making it an ideal choice for anglers looking for maximum strength, increased distance and quiet casts in open water.