# Cake’s String Reviews **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\ **Created:** [August 31, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615 "2023-08-31T19:29:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![theendofcake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theendofcake/32/245990_2.png) [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/344 "2024-11-05T19:49:03Z")
happy election day 🇺🇸 **Sochi Normal || C- (73/100)** [![Sōchí String](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/3X/b/5/b52fe55550c4b9966b126f6d7feb4ef66938eb37.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/cdn/shop/products/SochiString-Red_1024x1024.jpg?v=1627401348) Back to basics! The string was pretty average feeling but more soft than rough, not plush at all, while having a wind that can’t really be placed into “tight or loose”, I think it’s perfectly in the center, if not just a bit looser. Very nice binds for me, just a tad bit slippy. After getting past the “new” phase in about 15-20 minutes, slacks were solid and forward-moving, keeping shape surprisingly well while going as fast as you need it to be. Whips weren’t slow, but they also didn’t have a strong weight to them and weren’t as fast as some more recent strings are (thinking of Takeshi, Kitty Whip, OT, and even Phoenix, which is made by Sochi). The string got pretty rough around the 30-40 minute mark, but began to soften out a bit by the time the hour was done. None of the qualities really changed as time passed, but i’m sure there’s more to explore past the hour of play. Overall, this string is actually really good, and definitely helps me see why some people prefer cheaper bulk string like Sochi. The consistency and tension holding are good enough to blend into the background, and whips and slacks don’t provide too much assistance with tricks. This is a classic good string, and not much else. Stats below. > Durability 30 min (2.5) > Durability 1 hr (3.5) > Personal Thickness Feel (5) > Whip Feel Break-In (3.5) > Whip Feel 1 hr (3.5) > Slack Feel Break-In (3.5) > Slack Feel 1 hr (3.5) > Tension Hold over 1 hour overall (3.5) > Softness during break-in (4) > Overall consistency over 1 hour (4) > Total: 36.5 x 2 = 73, 73 = C- graded based on letter system (A: 100-90, B: 89-80, C: 79-70, D: 69-60, F: 60\<) ---
**Author:** ![eatpotaro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eatpotaro/32/275790_2.png) [@eatpotaro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eatpotaro)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/345 "2024-11-07T08:16:22Z")
thank you for doing these reviews, its really good to see this resource so buying string isnt as much of a shot in the dark ---
**Author:** ![rysk\_9844](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rysk_9844/32/641377_2.png) [@rysk\_9844](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rysk_9844)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/346 "2024-11-09T03:22:48Z")
Hey @theendofcake I appreciate your extensive reviews, its a big help for me to choose the right string for my preference! ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/347 "2024-11-20T16:27:26Z")
Are you planning on doing a review on the new OT string? because I’d love to see that! ---
**Author:** ![theendofcake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theendofcake/32/245990_2.png) [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/348 "2024-11-20T21:56:56Z")
i hope so, but i’d probably buy them in one big order so i don’t have to pay shipping as much. plus, im very busy with college work and ive had minimal time to yoyo in the past two weeks. i will return… ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/349 "2024-11-20T21:57:16Z")
Take your time! ---
**Author:** ![Thrower4aCK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aca169/32.png) [@Thrower4aCK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thrower4aCK)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/350 "2024-11-29T15:12:04Z")
what would you recommend as the best bulk string? ---
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/351 "2024-11-30T18:19:13Z")
Alphaline 1000% ---
**Author:** ![kawaii.kaede](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kawaii.kaede/32/640481_2.png) [@kawaii.kaede](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kawaii.kaede)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/352 "2024-11-30T18:22:54Z")
dddd ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/353 "2024-11-30T18:39:16Z")
Spending a little more for bulk string from YYSL is worth it. Alphaline is good but it wears out way faster which cancels out the fact that it’s more affordable. ---
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/354 "2024-11-30T18:50:30Z")
They asked for bulk string so i gave bulk string. Plutonium is ok but the niche strings are where it’s at with yysl in my opinion. ---
**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:** [November 30, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/355 "2024-11-30T18:51:43Z")
Canopy Rope is probably my current favorite bulk. ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/356 "2024-11-30T19:12:25Z")
I’m talking about their bulk stuff. Plutonium is good but not what I’d recommend since it either works well with your setup or not, but still it lasts way longer than Alphaline. ---
**Author:** ![yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yo/32/310712_2.png) [@yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/357 "2024-11-30T19:14:30Z")
ot normal/fat are super good especially for the price ---
**Author:** ![theendofcake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theendofcake/32/245990_2.png) [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/358 "2024-11-30T19:30:39Z")
i can’t answer this unless you define what you personally see as “the best”, since we all want different things and prioritize them differently. i’ll assume some common ones real quick. budget-wise? OT is the best bang for your buck for Performance Per $, but I find that they don’t feel as soft and dont last as long (for my tastes obviously) as some other strings texture-wise? alphaline and canopy rope nail it for me, along with Sochi Phoenix performance-wise i honestly couldn’t tell you, i have a hard time measuring string performance since i refuse to think “faster whip = good”, there’s a certain resistance that string needs to have and its difficult wording it in relation to other things. so my best bulk string combines comfort with enough performance where I don’t feel either overly assisted or overworked (as well as sliiightly slower slack movement), so I settle for Canopy Rope and Alphaline, Owen Ekblad Kitty Sig is also amazing, i think im reviewing that one next. hope this helps ---
**Author:** ![reverend](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reverend/32/283939_2.png) [@reverend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reverend)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/359 "2024-11-30T22:47:29Z")
Anyone know how Nytro and Nytro+ compare in thickness to my usual Sochi Fat and Markmont Thick foams? ---
**Author:** ![theendofcake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theendofcake/32/245990_2.png) [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/360 "2024-12-16T00:24:29Z")
all done with classes, hoping i get that fire back that lets me do this, we will see 🙂 **TopYo Bulk || B- (81/100)** ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/d/3/fd3f122640ab69e28d0f25cceaff21581875aceb.jpeg) Absolute sleeper pick, I’m a fan of this. Felt pretty averagely soft with a wind leaning towards tight. Amazing fat thickness that doesn’t overdo itself, but it’s still thicker. Slacks are nicely open and naturally slower, but can be pushed to where you need, same with whips. All those air-time string movements feel really good to perform, but everything starts to fall off (just a bit) around the 40 minute mark. My string was looking very used by 30 minutes, and an hour brought a bit more frays. All the performance qualities felt the same, but the string gets rougher and feels worse to me. I concede this is 100% a me thing, and if you don’t mind/prefer slightly sticky and rough string then go full speed for this, but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Tension holding was NEVER a major concern, but it was pretty blended into the background. Overall, this is great. Nicely thick, slower, controlled, pretty neutral string while still being very capable, if that makes sense. For BULK, this solos tons of stuff out there. I won’t be using this because I have my preferred corner of strings, but this is amazing. Stats below. > Durability 30 min (2.5) > Durability 1 hr (3) > Personal Thickness Feel (4.5) > Whip Feel Break-In (4.5) > Whip Feel 1 hr (4.5) > Slack Feel Break-In (4.5) > Slack Feel 1 hr (4.5) > Tension Hold over 1 hour overall (4) > Softness during break-in (3.5) > Overall consistency over 1 hour (5) > Total: 40.5 x 2 = 81, 81 = B- graded based on letter system (A: 100-90, B: 89-80, C: 79-70, D: 69-60, F: 60\<) Edit: also updated the hyperlinks on the main thread for your convenience ---
**Author:** ![Durfee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/durfee/32/593280_2.png) [@Durfee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Durfee)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/361 "2025-01-09T21:20:15Z")
Am I the only person who absolutely loves rougher feeling string? I need to feel it grating off microlayers of my skin or it’s not good enough. ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/362 "2025-01-09T21:29:12Z")
You and me both, brother. I just had to throw away a 6-month-old Sochi fat string because of a crazy knot, I miss its texture so much. ---
**Author:** ![reverend](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reverend/32/283939_2.png) [@reverend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reverend)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/363 "2025-01-09T21:43:50Z")
YES YES YES. TEXTUUUUUUURE. EXFOLIATION. That’s why I like these thicc markmont [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615.md?page=19)