I got this line for my florida trip. It is a brother to the infamous sharkskin line that SA puts out. Sharkskin has diamond shape texture which gives it that abrasive feel and sound through the guides. The mastery texture line uses round textured finish that has a dimple pattern similar to a golf ball that has a smoother feel while enhancing casting.

The line has a 42' head. I got the floating line, but for a floater is has a smaller diameter line than traditional floaters. There is still some noise through the guides but it is very low- I actually like hearing the line go through the guide. The line is not rough on the fingers either.

I think I will be replacing all my lines with the textured series. I love it.