Quick verdict
A 230-foot spool of 0.095-inch twisted trimmer line built from two bonded materials in two colors, which EGO says extends runtime and line life. It suits any EGO string trimmer owner and anyone else whose head is rated for 0.095 line. The caveat is that 0.095 is too thick for the many light trimmers rated for 0.065 or 0.080 line, where it will not feed or will overload the motor.
Strengths
- 230 feet is a full season or more for most yards
- 0.095-inch twisted profile cuts quietly and resists wear
- Bi-component construction for longer life, per EGO
- Fits every EGO string trimmer
- Works in any head rated for 0.095 line
Weaknesses
- Too thick for heads rated 0.065 or 0.080
- Twisted line kinks if the spool is stored loose
- A big spool ages if a small yard takes years to use it
The overall YardToolLab Score is out of 100. Section scores are out of 10.
Who this line is for
Trimmer line is the consumable that decides how a string trimmer actually performs, and the line in the box runs out long before the tool does. The EGO Power+ AL2470B is EGO’s premium 0.095-inch twisted line on a 230-foot spool, built from two bonded materials in two colors. It is the natural refill for any EGO trimmer, and it fits any other head rated for 0.095 line.
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 230 feet of 0.095-inch professional-grade twist line in a dual-color bi-component construction, with the claim that it delivers extended runtime and increased line life. It is listed as compatible with all EGO string trimmers and with any trimmer head designed for 0.095-inch line. The listing does not state the materials used, a weight or a breaking strength, and does not give a reload length for EGO’s Powerload heads.
Cutting performance
At 0.095 inch this is a heavy homeowner diameter, the same size EGO specifies for its own trimmers. It is thick enough to cut through thick weeds and grass stems without shredding and to survive repeated contact with fences, brick and curbs. The twisted profile presents a sharper edge than round line, which cuts cleaner, and it makes less whine at the same speed, which matters on a battery trimmer that is otherwise quiet. Owners of twisted 0.095 line generally report fewer breaks and a cleaner cut than with the round line that often ships with trimmers.
Line life and runtime
EGO’s bi-component claim is that the two bonded materials give a wear-resistant outer and a flexible core, so the line lasts longer and the motor works less. The runtime claim is harder to feel than the wear claim, but it follows from a line that holds its length and edge instead of fraying. A 230-foot spool is a generous supply: a typical quarter-acre yard trimmed weekly will take a season or more to use it. The one caution is that nylon line dries out and becomes brittle over years, so a very small yard may be better served by a shorter spool.
Fit and loading
For EGO owners the fit question is settled; every EGO trimmer, including the Powerload models that wind line at the press of a button, is listed as compatible. For other brands, check the head’s rated diameter. A head rated for 0.080 line will not feed 0.095 reliably and a small motor may struggle to spin it. Cut lengths cleanly, feed through the eyelets and keep the spool banded so the twist does not loosen into kinks.
Living with it
Store the spool indoors out of sunlight and consider dropping a few lengths in a bucket of water overnight before loading if the line has been sitting a while; it is a long-standing trick that keeps nylon line supple. Keep the spool banded. Twisted line can be slightly louder on first spin than afterward as the edges wear in, which owners mention and then stop noticing.
Alternatives to Consider
The EGO AL2420P pre-cut five-pack is the small, convenient version of this line for owners who reload rarely. Oregon Magnum Gatorline square 0.095 is a widely available alternative with a reputation for durability in heavy weeds. For a light trimmer rated for thinner line, Oregon or Husqvarna 0.080 twisted line is the right diameter rather than this spool.
Verdict
Buy the EGO Power+ AL2470B if you run an EGO trimmer or any 0.095-rated head and want a large spool of quiet, durable twisted line that matches what the maker specifies. Skip it if your trimmer is rated for 0.080 or thinner, or if your yard is so small that a 230-foot spool would outlive its shelf life.
Full specifications
EGO Power+ AL2470B Premium Twist Trimmer Line, 0.095-Inch, 230 Feet FAQs
Yes, if the head is rated for 0.095-inch line. EGO states compatibility with any head designed for that diameter. Check the trimmer manual; many light battery trimmers are limited to 0.080 or thinner.
The line is made from two bonded materials, shown by the two colors: one for wear resistance on the outside, one for flexibility inside. EGO says the result is longer line life and extended runtime.
A twisted profile cuts with a sharper edge and makes less whine than round line at the same diameter, and it tends to break less against hard edges. The trade-off is a slightly higher kink tendency when stored loose.
A single reload uses a few arm spans of line; EGO does not state the exact length in this listing. At 230 feet the spool covers many reloads for a typical yard.
