# Best looping string
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [September 30, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673 "2023-09-30T18:59:56Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Halnxck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Halnxck)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/1 "2023-09-30T18:59:56Z")
Anyone that likes doing loops have a favorite string? I have some loop 720’s and should use them more for looping but instead i just loop all my modern responsives. So i can play string tricks if i want also. I’m mainly using kitty fat white string and its fine but doesn’t last very long. Thought I would try zipline string but it doesn’t seem to last as long as the kitty string. Got a random markmont string on a black cannon I ordered and am considering getting more of their string. Because I see people say it last forever. What are your thoughts?
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### Author:  [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/2 "2023-09-30T19:08:16Z")
Sochi loop string and p44 course slim are my go to
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### Author:  [@Halnxck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Halnxck)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/3 "2023-09-30T19:22:29Z")
How do those compare to kitty have you used it? I guess i’m looking for something that keeps tension well. Some of it is probably my technique. Need to learn outside loops. And i didn’t realize inside loops loosened string then was doing sidewinders on the wrong side making it evn looser.
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### Author:  [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/4 "2023-09-30T21:19:00Z")
I think p44 holds tension well but for 2a not sure if worth the cost as you burn through string anyway, Sochi seemed pretty good I haven’t used Kitty for looping well I lie some of my trades had Kitty and it seemed fine
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### Author:  [@Halnxck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Halnxck)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/5 "2023-09-30T21:19:51Z")
Thanks will try some sochi.
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### Author:  [@mrJames](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrJames)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/6 "2023-09-30T22:53:57Z")
HKMT Arata are my favorites for that. They last a fairly long time for me and I’m pretty aggressive looping. They’re also softer and less scratchy on the finger than Kitty or Sochi, yet don’t slip off. At least for me.
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### Author:  [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/7 "2023-09-30T23:49:58Z")
The starburst response chews threw string no matter what kind you use. The Sochi is an excellent choice. Most bulk string works since you change it constantly. Shu Takada said he uses Kitty regular but he could probably use a shoelace.
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### Author:  [@Halnxck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Halnxck)
#### Post date: [October 1, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/8 "2023-10-01T01:48:02Z")
Good to know. I don’t use my loopers with the startburst as much as i should. Mostly doing it on pad yoyos but thinking its just hard on string regardless.
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### Author:  [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)
#### Post date: [October 1, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/9 "2023-10-01T02:12:15Z")
A pad yoyo like an oracle will eat string a bit less but they aren’t as consistent still it’s all preference in the end.
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### Author:  [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/10 "2024-03-30T00:52:35Z")
Yo. Let’s revive this cause a few of the brands I like getting looping string from don’t have string available.
So what do folks use?
Also it’s nearly April might need some bulk thin/ normal string soon
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### Author:  [@Halnxck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Halnxck)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/11 "2024-03-30T01:28:38Z")
I’ve settled on the normal sochi and kitty fat.
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### Author:  [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/12 "2024-03-30T01:33:39Z")
I like the Sochi loop mostly because I’m lazy and don’t have to cut to size. It is unfortunately sold out around these here parts.
> **[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...
Right now I’m mostly using Kitty FC Normal and OTS Slim.
> **[Kitty String First Class - 100 Count](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/first-class-100-count-by-kitty-string)**
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> Introducing the new First Class premium string from Kitty String. First Class string is a contest-ready string made in Japan with some new features and improvements in material for even more optimal performance! Kitty String has now switched to...
> **[Original Throw String](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/original-throw-string)**
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> Shuyun Tang, founder of Original Throw, and his friends have worked with factories to make the “perfect” yo-yo strings which could handle all styles. They sent sample strings to over 100 players all over China and after 9 prototypes they believe...
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### Author:  [@Fun\_Dad69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fun_Dad69)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/13 "2024-03-30T02:04:43Z")
White kitty first class normal has yielded the most consistent results for me so far
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### Author:  [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/14 "2024-03-30T02:07:57Z")
Fist Salud Loop String. I don’t 2A as much as I’d like, but I really like these strings.
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### Author:  [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/15 "2024-03-30T02:09:06Z")
I love Fist Salud Looping String but cannot find them _anywhere_ without importing and then it’s old stock.
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### Author:  [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/16 "2024-03-30T02:24:45Z")
Yeah this is my problem first salud followed by Sochi and both are sold out or dead stock overseas. P44 thin is good for looping but they take forever to ship. Kitty normal or thin seems to be the only option. Anyone ever try rcs oh Canada string to loop?
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### Author:  [@Fun\_Dad69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fun_Dad69)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/17 "2024-03-30T07:35:38Z")
Rcs strings are custom Sochi strings iirc. It was very thin like 3 years ago but then they restocked and it was more of a normal thickness. Idk if it ever went back to the super thin stuff.
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### Author:  [@Fun\_Dad69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fun_Dad69)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/18 "2024-03-30T07:36:33Z")
Also, they ship from the us I believe. Waylon lives in like Ohio or something
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### Author:  [@nunyx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nunyx)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/19 "2024-03-30T08:15:04Z")
I just use Kitty normal all the time. I have some really cool colors, but yellow is what I use the most.
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### Author:  [@basicboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/basicboy)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2024, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673/20 "2024-03-30T08:54:02Z")
I am using kitty first class normal and its working great for me
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