Is the EGO Power+ AL2420P Pre-Cut Twisted Line Worth It? Five Ready Lengths for Powerload Heads

Who this line is for

EGO’s Powerload heads reload by feeding a single length of line through the head and pressing a button, which makes a pre-cut length the quickest way to get back to work. The EGO Power+ AL2420P is a five-pack of 0.095-inch twisted line cut to size for exactly that. It is aimed at the owner who reloads a handful of times a season and does not want a spool, a tape measure and a pair of snips on the bench.

This review is based on the maker’s published specifications and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run this product ourselves.

What you get

EGO states 14 feet of 0.095-inch professional-grade twisted line in a five-pack of pre-cut lengths, compatible with all EGO Power+ string trimmers, with the STA1500 15-inch multi-head trimmer attachment, and with any trimmer head designed for 0.095 line. The listing does not make clear whether 14 feet is the length of each piece or the total, and it does not state materials or a breaking strength. Being a genuine EGO part, the diameter and length are matched to EGO’s own heads.

Cutting performance

This is the same 0.095-inch twisted profile EGO specifies for its trimmers, so it cuts the way the tool was designed to cut: a clean slice through weekly grass, thick weeds and the stems along a fence without shredding. The twisted edge runs quieter than round line and holds up better against brick and concrete, which is where thin round line disappears fastest. Owners of EGO trimmers generally report that twisted 0.095 line from EGO feeds and performs reliably in Powerload heads, which is the main reason to stay with the genuine part rather than cut a bargain spool to length.

Line life and quantity

Line life per length is the same as EGO’s twisted spool line; the difference is how much you get. Five pre-cut pieces is a handful of reloads, enough for a small yard for a season and for a larger one for a few weeks. If you trim a long fence line or a lot of hard edges, you will reload often and a 230-foot spool is the better buy per foot. The pre-cut pack is the convenience option, and it is best treated as that.

Fit and loading

This is where the pack earns its place. Feed one pre-cut length through the Powerload head until it is centered, press the button, and the head winds it; there is no measuring, no cutting and no judging how much is left on a spool. Keep the spare lengths flat in the pack so the twist does not kink. For non-EGO heads, confirm the head is rated for 0.095 and that the pre-cut length matches what the head needs; a bump head that wants two lengths of a different size will not benefit.

Living with it

Store the pack indoors out of sun so the nylon stays supple. Keep one pack in the tool bag and reorder when you open the last length; the point of pre-cut line is never running out mid-job. If you find yourself buying packs every few weeks, that is the signal to move to the spool.

Alternatives to Consider

The EGO AL2470B 230-foot premium twist spool is the same diameter and profile in bulk for owners who reload often. Oregon Gatorline 0.095 twisted line on a spool is a well-regarded third-party option that works in any 0.095 head once cut to length. For a trimmer rated for thinner line, EGO and Oregon both sell 0.080 line, which is the right choice rather than forcing 0.095 into a light head.

Verdict

Buy the EGO Power+ AL2420P if you own an EGO Powerload trimmer or the STA1500 attachment, reload a few times a season and want the fastest, no-measuring reload available. Skip it if you go through a lot of line, where the spool is far better value per foot, or if your trimmer is rated for 0.080 or thinner.