# 2a string length, how do you get them EXACT same length when cutting?

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**Created:** [June 17, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-string-length-how-do-you-get-them-exact-same-length-when-cutting/378059 "2023-06-17T18:42:12Z")\
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This is an option:

> [@2A Tuesdays ( a Looping Thread)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/232):
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> @hobby_master asked about [cutting the same length string everytime?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cutting-the-same-length-string-everytime/336658) For 2A I use a yard stick with a little jig and measure out to my desired length of around 76mm today. Today’s strings are some of the new [First Class Kitty Regulars](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/kitty-string/products/first-class-100-count-normal-by-kitty-string?variant=37845783380158) in white. Going to lace them up on some YYF 720s set up with one red and one blue spacer each.

I found this is something I got better with as I kept doing it. I try to focus on physically going through the same motions when I tie the knot, as tying the knot itself is the biggest source of variability. I also usually tolerate up to a half inch of variance and always throw the shorter string on my non-dominant hand.

I got lazy and just bought Sochi Loop string. The length is maybe a touch longer than I like, but I can just string up and go.

> **[Sōchí Loop String](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/sochi-loop-string-by-sochi)**
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> New Sochi Loop String is a slimmer and shorter string designed specifically for looping tricks. These strings are a low-elasticity blend that feel just right for 2A play. They are shorter than a normal string (about 75 cm) reducing wasted material...

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