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I would have said ESP Synchro XT (used it exclusively for years from release) but current batches are awful. . . . the Loaded version was always previously the poor 2nd cousin as they made it more 'sinkable' however the downside was a springy unmanageable line that suffered from excessive twist. Its my understanding that standard Synchro & Loaded are now the EXACTLY same (barring the product packaging and colour) so they are effectively both pants! Why ESP did this I've no idea . . .a daft Friday Marketing meeting I'd assume . . !

These days I quite like Gardner GT-HD . . Thinking Anglers OGX is also a good line (nice and limp) . . . . . if your feeling flush I can fully recommend PB Products Hybron . . .its a mono / fluro blend and sinks better than fluro; its also limp and has minimal stretch; I use it on my primary carp reels but its probably a little OTT for standard barbel bashing!
 
Chris Belcher said:
I would have said ESP Synchro XT (used it exclusively for years from release) but current batches are awful. . . . the Loaded version was always previously the poor 2nd cousin as they made it more 'sinkable' however the downside was a springy unmanageable line that suffered from excessive twist. Its my understanding that standard Synchro & Loaded are now the EXACTLY same (barring the product packaging and colour) so they are effectively both pants! Why ESP did this I've no idea . . .a daft Friday Marketing meeting I'd assume . . !

These days I quite like Gardner GT-HD . . Thinking Anglers OGX is also a good line (nice and limp) . . . . . if your feeling flush I can fully recommend PB Products Hybron . . .its a mono / fluro blend and sinks better than fluro; its also limp and has minimal stretch; I use it on my primary carp reels but its probably a little OTT for standard barbel bashing!
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I’m glad others have noticed this. I’ve binned 3 reels worth of Syncro XT because it was horrendous. Just about to replace with the thinking anglers OGX, which feels and looks good but haven’t used it yet so can’t speak for performance.

I’m gutted they discontinued the Berkeley CM90, that stuff was amazing for me. Never had a cut off (barely even got damaged), was nice and limp, behaved perfectly.
 
Rob Mitchell said:
I’m glad others have noticed this. I’ve binned 3 reels worth of Syncro XT because it was horrendous. Just about to replace with the thinking anglers OGX, which feels and looks good but haven’t used it yet so can’t speak for performance.

I’m gutted they discontinued the Berkeley CM90, that stuff was amazing for me. Never had a cut off (barely even got damaged), was nice and limp, behaved perfectly.
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I've used esp olive for years and never had a problem with it, obviously classed as a carp line, but a very good angler put me on to it and never looked back, I just think all the new esp lines are are a reincarnation of this line to make money, I have 1 spool left ,🤔
 
I recently spooled up with ESP Synchro in 15lb and can’t say I’ve noticed a difference , still a great dependable line in my experience
 
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