# Best Strings? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 22, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821 "2024-06-22T14:40:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Captbardwn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Captbardwn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captbardwn)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/1 "2024-06-22T14:40:30Z")
Looking for a new string type to play with. I’ve always used Kitty Strings thick, I like the feel and lesser tension. Anything newer or anyone finds better ? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Siggy-06](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/siggy-06/32/182279_2.png) [@Siggy-06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siggy-06)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/2 "2024-06-22T14:44:59Z")
You can try out Alphaline or Plutonium. Anything from Zipline is also awesome. ---
**Author:** ![SmashYoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smashyoyos/32/271121_2.png) [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/3 "2024-06-22T14:45:33Z")
Not sure about better, but i am pretty happy with my C3 fat. Got some bulk of that during yoyo day and have been happy with it. ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/4 "2024-06-22T14:50:15Z")
Been using Markmont Cumulus Foam and it’s been holding up really well. Kind of what to try some ZipLine Executive Class though. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/5 "2024-06-22T15:41:19Z")
How thick do you like? ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/6 "2024-06-22T15:46:16Z")
I was just about to suggest Stricklin strings lol ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/7 "2024-06-22T16:03:00Z")
> [@Hungrymushroom](#): > > I was just about to suggest Stricklin strings Appreciate it man. But that’s why I’m asking about thickness, unless he really likes thick stuff, I’ve got others that I’ll recommend first. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo\_baseball19](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_baseball19/32/172521_2.png) [@Yoyo\_baseball19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_baseball19)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/8 "2024-06-22T17:22:28Z")
I’ve found that OTS normal is my favorite string, it’s cheaper and better than kitty or Sochi ---
**Author:** ![SidequestMarlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sidequestmarlon/32/601263_2.png) [@SidequestMarlon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SidequestMarlon)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/9 "2024-06-22T19:12:17Z")
I’m a HUGE fan of Zipline’s Alpha Line. I get the 50 pack in a variety of colors. Great play, long lasting, predictable when whipping or throwing slacks. And they’re awesome to work with. ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/10 "2024-06-22T19:45:12Z")
Zipline skylines if you like thicker, zipline executive class light if you want normal thickness. Can’t go wrong with anything zipline. Durability and playability is unmatched imo ---
**Author:** ![Captbardwn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Captbardwn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captbardwn)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/11 "2024-06-22T20:05:25Z")
Thank you. I tend to get a lot of tension in my strings. Thicker seems to remedy that for me. I’ll try some of these. ---
**Author:** ![Prion\_yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/prion_yoyos/32/190184_2.png) [@Prion\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Prion_yoyos)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/12 "2024-06-22T20:40:33Z")
zipline strings has the best selections. personally, business class and skyline are my faves ---
**Author:** ![Yodaddyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yodaddyo/32/602050_2.png) [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/13 "2024-06-23T04:46:12Z")
> [@Zipline strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zipline-strings/402806): > > Thinking about seeing what all the fuss is about. How long do your ziplines last? I’ve been using kitty fat first class and i get a couple days out of them with a couple hours or so a day ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/14 "2024-06-23T15:10:16Z")
I’ve never really experimented with non cotton strings before. Usually I’ll just buy a pack of Kitty Fat and call it a day. That being said, I recently started to try some Markmont string, and I’ve had the opportunity to try some Zipline Prestige, and wow they feel freakin’ great. I guess what I came here to ask is: what’s the difference between poly and nylon and poly/nylon blends as it relates to feeling and playability? ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/15 "2024-06-23T15:16:09Z")
I’ll tell you what i experienced. I used to use kitty fat first class because it felt the most comfortable on my finger and handled tension well. The nylon blends can provide that same softness and tension control with fewer threads and thus a thinner, more durable string. Synthetic fibers hold up better than the natural fibers and nylon beats out poly in durability. Nylon is less rigid though. Thats why, for example, the executive class lite ziplines have a poly core covered in nylon. You can wash the nylon strings and reset them in a manner of speaking and they fray very, very slowly. That’s been my experience so far as a recent zipline convert ---
**Author:** ![L0v3Machine](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/l0v3machine/32/247148_2.png) [@L0v3Machine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/L0v3Machine)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/16 "2024-06-23T15:31:29Z")
Obligatory link to Cake’s string reviews > [@Cake’s String Reviews](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews-string-saturday/383615): > > Hi y’all, I go by Cake online. I’ve always loved review content, and I’d like to be one of the first ones to focus specifically on string! I’ll be posting here when I have the time, and since I’m pretty perfectionist in nature the reviews will take a while per string, especially since I’m a full time college student and not getting paid for this. I just love yo-yos! Below will be my grading process, if you disagree with any of the criteria or feel like I missed anything, you can always comment … ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/17 "2024-06-23T15:33:40Z")
And I take it the rigidity of poly aides in predictability of how the string will respond? ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/18 "2024-06-23T15:35:06Z")
Thats my understanding/feel. Gives it a bit of control and predictability while leveraging the soft feel and durability of the nylon ---
**Author:** ![Yodaddyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yodaddyo/32/602050_2.png) [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/19 "2024-06-23T20:18:40Z")
I find nylon softer, easier (for me) to whip, holds tension and formations better, and it lasts a LOT longer. Also from what I hear they can be washed, like your markmont, although I’ve yet to try it myself. I don’t think poly works to great in the wash, if I understand correctly. I use skyline 3 almost exclusively (and executive class lite here and there) for unresponsive and I like prestige on my “fancy” responsives and alphaline for my cheap responsive/metal axle fixies. Kot’n SE and only Kot’n SE for wood axle. Unless they’re sold out of SE, then regular Kot’n works great too. Oh yeah, and I like to use my old used up skylines on my spinworthys with metal axles or glued bearings. They are perfection on my survivalist and bloodcell. ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821/20 "2024-06-23T21:18:15Z")
Martin SP + for both electric and acoustic use. That coating Man. Wow. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821.md?page=2)