# 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:** 3
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/41 "2023-09-23T21:13:06Z")
Can you update the first post in this thread with all the strings you’ve reviewed and their scores? ---
**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:** [September 23, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/42 "2023-09-23T21:18:30Z")
i’ll see if i can figure that out when i have time 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/43 "2023-09-23T21:47:54Z")
Agreed a running list of string and grade would be helpful long term. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/44 "2023-09-23T21:48:43Z")
Personally I really like this string maybe it’s because I play more casual but I like this string allot. ---
**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:** [September 23, 2023, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/45 "2023-09-23T23:13:34Z")
All done! ---
**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:** [September 23, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/46 "2023-09-23T23:14:37Z")
Yeah you were right when you said that it would hold tension well, was just too slippery for my taste. Do you use it for 2a and fixed? would probably make sense if you did since the gap widths are smaller and the slip would be negligible ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/47 "2023-09-24T00:03:26Z")
No it was 1A but that’s a thought to use it for 2A. I’m out of A&A string so I’ll have to wait till I can get more to try it. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/48 "2023-09-28T13:48:29Z")
Hi, happy Thursday!! I’m going to be busy this weekend, so I’m posting this now. This is the final A&A review before I get back to other strings we know and love (and probably hate). Tons of requested string are planned up for the futurelike Slackies, HKMT, Kitty, stock strings, and tons of Zipline. That’s later, though, and this is now. **A&A Yoyo String Fades Prototype || A- (90/100)** ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/4/1/a41ac0cdc6997d8f1389fa0b4f6800c7b6db147c.jpeg) I was told this was a prototype but ended up being the string that they kept, but I’m still calling it that for consistency. First off, this was REALLY pretty, and I felt bad cutting off a good chunk of it since I use relatively short string (around 106cm/42in bc I’m short :3). Slipped a bit on the Monarch, but it was a decently easy compensation. The #1 takeaway from this string is so important I need to put it in a separate line. _ **This string is incredibly fast and whippy.** _ Casually, you probably won’t notice. Hooks and whips into mounts are the easiest I have ever had on any string, which gave it an honorary 6/5. If you’re struggling with whips, that alone might make this worth the buy. There are a few drawbacks as always. Due to how fast the string is, slacks are every so slightly lacking in form, which I noticed in suicides and branding. While the string also stays relatively the same in terms of capability, where it lands and how it lands seems to be a bit up to chance, at least from my perspective. Since this is washable and reusable (as most 100% nylon is), I’m so happy I get to use this again and again. That 6/5 from earlier put it into A-Tier, and I’m very glad it’s among those. Below are the stats. > Durability 30 min (5) > Durability 1 hr (5) nylon, what else do you expect > Personal Thickness Feel (3.5) feels good but classic nylon slip, needs compensation > Whip Feel Break-In (6) i can HEAR it > Whip Feel 1 hr (5) the exact same > Slack Feel Break-In (4) tiny bit floppy for suicides > Slack Feel 1 hr (4) same > Tension Hold over 1 hour overall(5) no hit > Softness during break-in (5) beautiful feel > Overall consistency over 1 hour (3) binds inconsistent, slack inconsistent. whips i couldn’t tell > Total: 45 x 2 = 90, 90 = A- graded based on letter system (A: 100-90, B: 89-80, C: 79-70, D: 69-60, F: 60\<) Thanks for reading! Back to business o7 _Side Edit: Realized 90s were not A’s, so all rank requirements have been updated._ ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/49 "2023-09-28T15:17:27Z")
I love my fades from A&A they last a long long time, feel amazing and most importantly look really good. ![IMG_1423](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/c/e/7cee338e1ae4d015496701398aa1e483b31f2e6d.jpeg) Gotta get more fades in my life. @IMArocketman ---
**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:** [September 30, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/50 "2023-09-30T15:39:59Z")
yeah the dye jobs are great on those also boosting since it’s string saturday! ---
**Author:** ![Spaghider](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spaghider/32/255763_2.png) [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2023, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/51 "2023-09-30T16:41:41Z")
Found this place thanks to pure luck, and I am loving it! I barely know anything about all the strings out there, but these reviews help a lot! If I may ask, what does snag mean? ---
**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:** [September 30, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/52 "2023-09-30T17:21:10Z")
snag is when the string suddenly catches and returns when it’s not supposed to, normally the string snags when i do crappy binds, but it can also happen with thicker string, smaller gaps, and too much tension in the string. to compensate for that middle one, i might swap out yo-yos for consistency throughout the hour after measuring thickness ---
**Author:** ![AAyoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aayoyostrings/32/158871_2.png) [@AAyoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AAyoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/53 "2023-09-30T18:50:59Z")
New fades out tomorrow! Check out our instagram for photos 🙂 ---
**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:** [September 30, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/54 "2023-09-30T19:26:20Z")
midnight mischief as a formula 1 is amazing, can’t wait ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/55 "2023-10-01T15:45:30Z")
Css as me back here to remind myself which formula A&A I liked lol already serving a purpose ---
**Author:** ![Spaghider](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spaghider/32/255763_2.png) [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/56 "2023-10-01T16:56:42Z")
Could you do Alphaline when you can? I’ve been thinking of getting it considering its price and it being a collab between Zipline and Sochi which I’ve heard good things from, but I’m still a bit wary. ---
**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:** [October 1, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/57 "2023-10-01T17:20:16Z")
of course! i have a review in the works so ill finish that one up, do alphaline, and post that one first 🫡 ---
**Author:** ![mrJames](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mrjames/32/236865_2.png) [@mrJames](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrJames)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/58 "2023-10-01T22:09:06Z")
Alphaline are really good. If I had to use bulks it would definitely be Alphaline. I have a bundle of Kitty and a bag of Sochi just sitting there collecting dust, replaced by the Alphaline. Unfortunately, those are collecting dust now too since I switched to Zipline Accel. Maybe when I run out of those… ---
**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:** [October 5, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/59 "2023-10-05T03:30:04Z")
Crazy day on the forums so i’m plugging a review for the bit. bullies suck, transphobes suck, skull emoji, gingies hot in skinny jeans (hmu if ur reading this ;3), #eossweep, etc. **Watieoboo Stock String || F (49/100)** ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/3X/9/f/9fcd7ee9f6608ad20db2c44cb8b8f39db129a216.jpeg) I did not like this, and I apologize. I thought maybe there were some redeeming qualities like the tension hold and occasionally good slack, but the points add up. It immedietly felt broken in, which also meant that it was immediately at its full potential. It was INCREDIBLY stretchy, which is weird. It almost felt like nylon, and I wish it had nylon because I would be able to bear it more. Using it for any sort of tech was kind of ok, but if any slacks or whips were in the mix it just faceplanted. Using it for hooks felt like a form of torture to me, plus I did not like the texture and I am a very texture-based creature. Super slippery too, even on my orca it slipped a bit. If you’re using this to rock the baby or walk the dog, use it. If you want to move past picture tricks, please don’t use this string. Stats below. > Durability 30 min (3.5) frayed > Durability 1 hr (1.5) BAD > Personal Thickness Feel (1.5) slippery, probably really thin > Whip Feel Break-In (1) wow > Whip Feel 1 hr (1.5) does not get better > Slack Feel Break-In (4) really good, lightness helps but a bit too light > Slack Feel 1 hr (2) floppy and sad > Tension Hold over 1 hour overall (4) super surprised > Softness during break-in (2.5) feels like string, not yoyo string. > Overall consistency over 1 hour (3) > Total: 24.5 x 2 = 49, 49 = F graded based on letter system (A: 100-91, B: 90-81, C: 80-71, D: 70-61, F: 60\<) ---
**Author:** ![Spaghider](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spaghider/32/255763_2.png) [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2023, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615/60 "2023-10-05T03:38:32Z")
Funnily enough, I was just thinking “I wonder when cake will review a bad string…” (I absolutely LOVE bad reviews and I don’t know why 😭) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615.md?page=4)