# Best Strings? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [August 9, 2014, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452 "2014-08-09T06:38:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Yo\_2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_2/32/219839_2.png) [@Yo\_2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_2)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/21 "2014-08-09T17:21:27Z")
> [@thehandcoder](#): > > So let’s see that’s $0.20 a string difference. If you average 1 string every day and a half. That’s 240 strings a year. Times the $0.20 saving is about $50 a year. If you go to something like kitty that averages $0.18 a string you are saving $100 a year. To me that argument is a valid reason to try to find a string you can buy in bulk. Agreed. If you operate on the assumption that you use one string every day and a half. That is a questionable assumption for many players. My limited experience has been that you really don’t need to change strings every single day. Maybe that’s a questionable assumption as well. Premium strings last longer. Twice as long? If so, then the math works out somewhat differently. Here’s the problem. I have read lots of threads where good players claim a need to change strings nearly constantly. I have tried to let that govern my own practice, but I honestly don’t see the need. I can leave strings on for a month (yep…a month) and there is only a slight difference between the way they play vs. the way new strings play. I’m sure that difference is significant to a world class player (which I am not) but just not to me. Now I know that we all strive to be world class players, so we tend to adhere to their practices, but there is a practical reality at work here. That reality translates to $$$. The same arguments are used in the guitar world. Some players change strings daily, but others, like Jakob Dylan, never change their strings. The analogy is not perfect, but I would contend that there are some really good players who would argue that changing strings every 30 minutes, might be overkill. On the other hand, I could be wrong. Incidentally, I dig those mad math skills. And concerning the new YYSL stuff…I can’t wait! ---
**Author:** ![jetct](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jetct/32/1307_2.png) [@jetct](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jetct)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/22 "2014-08-09T17:49:40Z")
> [@MattB](#): > > The answer to the original question varies on what “Best Strings” means to you. Best performance, best feel, best value, best price? > > The YYSL strings you asked about cost more up front, but since you don’t have to change as often as Kitty or YYE type strings, it’s actually a little closer than it appears. Still, I imagine Kitty would be cheaper over the course of a year. The question I like to ask is, even so, is the performance and feel of YYSL (or another premium string) worth it to you? Some people appreciate it enough to spend a little extra. Others, it doesn’t really matter, might as well save the cash. Some people get both kinds and use Kitty on just about everything and save YYSL for their favorite throws. > > I loved hearing Eric Koloski telling me about his response when he tried it while hanging out at JD’s. He said he never really thought much about string, but he was surprised at the difference. After that he didn’t want to go back. > > I am biased of course, but I’m still going to suggest to try some and see for yourself (maybe throw in some Toxic too, which can be a blast for whips). If you are having more fun, ask yourself if that extra fun is worth it for your throwing. You will know one way or the other, or maybe be stuck in the middle, in which case at least your best throws will be happy. 😛 I think I might try a pack of your strings but what is the difference between Ammo and type X? Also do you know anywhere that has bright red in stock? ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/23 "2014-08-09T17:52:13Z")
> [@JET](#): > > I think I might try a pack of your strings but what is the difference between Ammo and type X? Also do you know anywhere that has bright red in stock? Ammo is thicker and softer ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/24 "2014-08-09T18:00:12Z")
If you do lots of layers in the gap or like regular thickness string go with Type X. Ammo is a thicker version of Type X with the tension tweaked to JD’s preference. It’s great for slack and due to its thickness it feels softer. (Oh, and it’s fun to be able to pull them out of the tube one at a time down to the last one by just grabbing a knot and holding the rest in with your thumb.) ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/25 "2014-08-09T18:08:51Z")
> [@MattB](#): > > If you do lots of layers in the gap or like regular thickness string go with Type X. Ammo is a thicker version of Type X with the tension tweaked to JD’s preference. It’s great for slack and due to its thickness it feels softer. (Oh, and it’s fun to be able to pull them out of the tube one at a time down to the last one by just grabbing a knot and holding the rest in with your thumb.) Didn’t 100 packs used to come in larger tubes too? I think my friend used to have a 100 pack tubr ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/26 "2014-08-09T18:37:59Z")
100’s are bundled with a laminated tag to identify the type. Like the tag shown in this travel bag. [http://instagram.com/p/M\_09c3G3Q-/](http://instagram.com/p/M_09c3G3Q-/) ---
**Author:** ![zomglmao](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zomglmao/32/383_2.png) [@zomglmao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zomglmao)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/27 "2014-08-09T20:40:55Z")
I’m glad this topic got brought up. A few years ago i bought a few hundred alchemy string and I’m finally starting to run out of them. I’ve used a number of different strings but nothing has been like alchemy strings (which i think may be 100% nylon but it does not feel like nylon kitty string). I love how slick they feel and how they last forever. Are there any strings out there like alchemy at all? ---
**Author:** ![thehandcoder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thehandcoder/32/1410_2.png) [@thehandcoder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thehandcoder)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/28 "2014-08-09T21:03:44Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > Premium strings last longer though so that’s not really true. One or two packs of dragon strings will last just as long as a 100 pack of kitty, so getting 2 packs of dragons could actually be a cheaper investment then a 100 pack of kitty That may be where we get into variable milage. In the summer I can’t get any string to last more than 2-3 days. They are playable, but playability is noticeable degraded. I’d say best case I can regularly get premium strings to last about 2 times longer than kitty nylons. When winter comes around I do treat myself to premium strings more frequently. I love toxic snakes. I bought 5 packs last time I found them in stock somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/29 "2014-08-09T21:23:15Z")
I find with my Kitty and Werrd strings that one lasts about half an hour with consistent play. Could they be used beyond that? Sure. They aren’t frayed, but they become less resistant to tension and have lost a lot of elasticity. I find slack routines to become a real chore after that. By the way, does anyone know what string comes with the Gravitsky Protostar? That lasted at least 3 times longer than Kitty string and played and felt great. It couldn’t have been YYF string because I recognize the feel of that straight away (and toss them). ---
**Author:** ![thehandcoder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thehandcoder/32/1410_2.png) [@thehandcoder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thehandcoder)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/30 "2014-08-09T23:03:59Z")
I’m glad this thread came up. I didn’t realize String Lab came in bulk. I might have a new string type next time I order strings. ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/31 "2014-08-10T02:15:20Z")
> [@thehandcoder](#): > > I’m glad this thread came up. I didn’t realize String Lab came in bulk. I might have a new string type next time I order strings. Only sold on YYSL’s website. I bought a 100 pack of ammo myself a few weeks back. $40 for Type X, $50 for Ammo, $55 for venom ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/32 "2014-08-10T02:22:59Z")
> [@anon5341354](#): > > I find with my Kitty and Werrd strings that one lasts about half an hour with consistent play. Could they be used beyond that? Sure. They aren’t frayed, but they become less resistant to tension and have lost a lot of elasticity. I find slack routines to become a real chore after that. > > By the way, does anyone know what string comes with the Gravitsky Protostar? That lasted at least 3 times longer than Kitty string and played and felt great. It couldn’t have been YYF string because I recognize the feel of that straight away (and toss them). Does anyone have the answer to my Gravitsky Protostar string question? ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/33 "2014-08-10T02:27:21Z")
> [@anon5341354](#): > > Does anyone have the answer to my Gravitsky Protostar string question? I’m almost positive it’s YYF string 😛 ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/34 "2014-08-10T02:31:54Z")
Well that would make sense, but It Is vastly different to any yyf string I’ve used. My Shutter came with some very horrible, fluffy string… ---
**Author:** ![ginny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ginny/32/1536_2.png) [@ginny](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ginny)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/35 "2014-08-10T12:15:50Z")
strings, we all think about strings… I am a big fan of AMMO strings (read all yoyo String Lab strings,) I have some Type X that I have not used yet but will try out on one of the yoyo’s from my Mystery Pack I pick up today at post office. I have many others packs of strings, I buy some with every order I make. love the things and some of the colors are just wonderful. but AMMO and Kitty are my favorites. ginny ---
**Author:** ![jetct](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jetct/32/1307_2.png) [@jetct](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jetct)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/36 "2014-08-10T20:32:33Z")
matt is letting me try out all the strings ;D ---
**Author:** ![iron\_hayden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ed655f/32.png) [@iron\_hayden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iron_hayden)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/37 "2014-08-10T22:26:41Z")
If you’re up for it, make your own! I started making strings pretty recently and I already favor them over anything else I’ve tried. Plus they’re cheaper than buying pre-made string. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/38 "2014-08-11T09:07:41Z")
> [@iron\_hayden](#): > > If you’re up for it, make your own! I started making strings pretty recently and I already favor them over anything else I’ve tried. Plus they’re cheaper than buying pre-made string. Where the heck do you get the polyester from for it? ---
**Author:** ![iron\_hayden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ed655f/32.png) [@iron\_hayden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iron_hayden)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/39 "2014-08-11T18:29:02Z")
Any local sewing shop should have spools of polyester. Personally I 50/50 blend polyester with rayon for a type 8 string. Works great for me! ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2014, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452/40 "2014-08-12T08:27:09Z")
> [@iron\_hayden](#): > > Any local sewing shop should have spools of polyester. Personally I 50/50 blend polyester with rayon for a type 8 string. Works great for me! Sweet. By the way; I really dig the Werrd Hour too. So smooth, stable and easy to use. It is so close to being my favourite yoyo. Great choice! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/68452.md?page=3)