I work at a large sporting goods store. We've ran various tests on maxima vs. trilene, on the breakage scale 15 lb. maxima ultra green broke at 18 pds, while trilene xt broke at 22 pds. Although the maxima is the larger diameter and more expensive, trilene is as abrasion resistant, limper, and cheaper, which is great for baitcasting reels and changing your line often. Big Game is another great line, a little bit limper, but larger diameter. Our boss is sure to tell us not to argue with maxima guys, because they have been using it so long. So no offense.