To me the standard Power Pro is very wirey feeling and I am not a big fan of it but the new Super 8 Slick is different it is smaller in diameter, rounder, softer and much slicker than before and also other braids I have used. The cost is higher but it is hands down improved over the standard power pro which is squarer than round to me. It is much smoother than other braids which reduce the noise as well and results in farther casting.