normally if you use thicker braid that isnt much of a problem, ive found that when using less than 25lb braid it grooves up my guides but these are just my findingsNADO said:If using braid you want a a guide that is harder so the braid wont create grooves in the guide. SIC guides are the cadillac in this category but you don't need to go that high end, they would cost more than 60 bucks just for the guides.