Yo-Zuri SuperBraid
Diameter chart, reel capacity & backing guide
Original SuperBraid Dark Green uses four strands at 10-40 lb and eight at 50-80 lb. This guide keeps that original product distinct from SuperBraid 9 and the metered Five Color range. Verified Dark Green options include 150/300 yards and 600 yards from 20 lb.
- Construction
- Coated PE braid: four strands at 10-40 lb and eight strands at 50-80 lb in the reviewed Dark Green range
- Listed strengths
- 10-80 lb
- Line type
- Braid main line
Is SuperBraid right for your setup?
Original SuperBraid is a low-stretch main-line option for spinning or casting setups. The lighter and heavier sizes have different diameters and strand counts, so select a strength for your own tackle and fishing. Choose any leader separately, and use the capacity estimate to plan the working braid and backing underneath it.
How much SuperBraid will fit?
Calculated estimates, not measured fills. Stop at the reel manufacturer's fill level even if some line remains.
Yo-Zuri SuperBraid diameter chart
Only the source-reviewed strengths and package combinations listed below are included. Converted measurements are identified in the source notes.
| Strength | Inches | mm | Spools (yd) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.006 | 0.150 | 150, 300 | |
| 0.008 | 0.190 | 150, 300 | |
| 0.009 | 0.230 | 150, 300, 600 | |
| 0.011 | 0.280 | 150, 300, 600 | |
| 0.012 | 0.320 | 150, 300, 600 | |
| 0.014 | 0.360 | 150, 300, 600 | |
| 0.016 | 0.410 | 150, 300, 600 | |
| 0.017 | 0.430 | 150, 300, 600 |
Choosing your SuperBraid strength
The 10-40 lb Dark Green range uses the manufacturer's four-strand construction. At 50 lb the described construction changes to eight strands; do not infer a capacity difference from strand count alone.
The official 40 lb row pairs 0.32 mm with 0.012 inch. The units are separately rounded labels; this guide preserves the source values rather than claiming an exact conversion.
For 50, 65 and 80 lb, check the thicker diameter against the chosen reel. The same strength in SuperBraid 9 is a different product even where the listed diameters happen to match.
Specification-based guidance, not a ReelCalc hands-on performance test. Capacity results are estimates, not measured fills.
Want a guided recommendation?
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What changes with another line?
Nearby diameters in the line database
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Backing, working line & leaders
Choose a supported Dark Green package
The dedicated page lists 150 and 300 yards for 10-80 lb. The official bulk page explicitly adds 600-yard Dark Green packages from 20-80 lb.
Keep metered products distinct
Five Color versions use different package lengths and metering features. Their 330- or 660-yard labels are not substituted for the Dark Green packages in this guide.
Secure and tension the braid
Follow the reel maker's attachment guidance and wind evenly. A coating is not a substitute for a secure base or a firm line bed.
How Much Fits on These Reels?
Estimated full-spool capacity for the SuperBraid strength selected above, with no backing. These are calculated examples, not physical tests or recommendations for every pairing.
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SuperBraid questions, answered
Is all original SuperBraid eight-strand?
No. Yo-Zuri specifies four strands for 10-40 lb and eight strands for 50-80 lb on the reviewed Dark Green product.
Is this the same as SuperBraid 9?
No. SuperBraid 9 has an eight-plus-core construction and its own current package combinations.
Do the listed spool sizes cover all colors?
No. This calculator selection is Dark Green only. Other colors and the Five Color metered product were reviewed but are not silently merged into these package rows.
How much SuperBraid will fit my reel?
Use the exact strength and the reel's published capacity. Pound test is not a fixed diameter, so equal-strength products can produce different fill estimates.
Is one 150-yard package enough?
Only when it covers the planned working length and an appropriate reserve. Backing can fill unused volume, but cannot supply more working line for long casts, deep drops or fish runs.
Specifications & sources
Official sources retrieved September 13, 2026. Both inch and millimeter values are published independently and retained within rounding tolerance. Dark Green 150/300 yd rows plus explicitly coded Dark Green 600 yd rows only. Other color and metered sources retained for identity audit, not merged. Inch/mm source rounding retained; 40 lb 0.32 mm versus 0.012 inch differs by 0.0152 mm, within combined 0.01 mm/0.001 inch display rounding. Package options are not a stock or price guarantee.
Calculations use the catalog's listed inch diameters. Published inch and millimeter values may differ slightly because of rounding.
- Official Yo-Zuri specification source Exact numeric rows, package identity and model positioning.
- Official Yo-Zuri specification source Exact numeric rows, package identity and model positioning.
- Official Yo-Zuri specification source Exact numeric rows, package identity and model positioning.
- Official Yo-Zuri specification source Exact numeric rows, package identity and model positioning.
- Official Yo-Zuri specification source Exact numeric rows, package identity and model positioning.
- Official Yo-Zuri specification source Exact numeric rows, package identity and model positioning.