# Comparing Markmont Strings **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\ **Created:** [April 30, 2019, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787 "2019-04-30T10:38:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/1 "2019-04-30T10:38:27Z")
It’s super cool that Markmont re-launched his string line, but I find the models a bit… confusing. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/b/2/1b27c54d6a83c3c00489aae48423ba63455eae6d.jpeg) There’s two broad families of string here, I think, and all of these strings are notable for being _very tightly wound_. Here’s my attempt to TL;DR the description pages after reading them a few times: > Dragon (white) – the original, the classic, extreme durability and speed > Draken (white) – thinner Dragon, “more suitable for competition” > Cumulus Foam (neon yellow) – yellow Dragon, slightly thicker, slightly softer and > Amy (red/white) – less durable Draken? > Rebby (red) – more grippy Amy I’m having trouble summarizing a few of these so feel free to chime in anyone who has tried them. I bought the 5 string sampler, so far I’ve tried Draken and Cumulous Foam and I need to get to the rest. We have a [dedicated Cumulous Foam review topic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/markmont-dragon-strings-cumulous-foam/301201) over here. ---
**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:** [April 30, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/2 "2019-04-30T15:52:00Z")
I have dragons. I do want to try the sampler pack, I might get it soon. But man, that shipping is expensive, $12 for 5 strings idk… ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/3 "2019-04-30T16:25:31Z")
That doesn’t sound right, I’d email them. I bought 5 packs and it was $5 if I remember correctly. ---
**Author:** ![beeebon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beeebon/32/30672_2.png) [@beeebon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beeebon)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/4 "2019-04-30T16:54:36Z")
The cheapest I was quoted for shipping to the UK was $25 which is just shy opf twenty flipping quid! For some strings! I would love to support this brand but I just can’t afford to. Gutted ---
**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:** [April 30, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/6 "2019-04-30T17:37:37Z")
It’s $5 but first class shipping is $6. So shipping is more expensive than the actual string ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/7 "2019-04-30T17:45:32Z")
Oh, I’m sorry you meant $12 total, not just $12 for shipping. Misunderstood. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/8 "2019-04-30T18:40:05Z")
That’s why I ordered 2 sampler packs - so I can sample them twice! I really like the color and thickness of Rebby. Drakken is too thin for me, though. Still need to try the others. ---
**Author:** ![Damb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/damb/32/44045_2.png) [@Damb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Damb)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/9 "2019-04-30T22:37:19Z")
I have some Rebbys - they’re fun to use and break in nicely too, only caveat is they’re a lil too short for me ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/10 "2019-04-30T22:42:24Z")
Yea international shipping is pricey and trust I’m not happy about that either. We’ve got some plans in the works to get a lower price point on international - it’s just gonna take a lliittttllee more time. Wanted to at least make certain folks had ‘an’ option at all vs none to start. Also yes - you’ll def get your values worth for the cost in general. DRAKEN, DRAGON and Cumulus Foam all can last for over a year ‘per’ string - I wouldn’t think of this purchase like any other string purchase honestly, ‘the cloth different’ :joy:👌🏿 Also yes - there’s an option to select USPS ground which calculates based on location - that can often times end up being the cheapest option :+1:t6: ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/11 "2019-04-30T22:43:16Z")
Glad you dig Rebby man - per the string length, we’ll be offering ‘long’ options in the near future. Just need to modify our rig first :+1:t6: ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/12 "2019-05-01T00:12:16Z")
> [@Markmont](#): > > Just need to modify our rig first :+1:t6: Stretch that rig out! Put it on an exercise regimen! ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/13 "2019-05-01T10:17:48Z")
> [@codinghorror](#): > > Amy (red/white) – less durable Draken? > Rebby (red) – more grippy Amy Ahhh yes I just tried 'em and these two are muuuuch more my jam. I don’t care for Dragon / Draken / Foam and their “month” of longevity. That’s way too rough for me! ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/14 "2019-05-01T15:06:58Z")
I hear ya man - diff strokes for diff folks - nothin wrong wit that. I will say that those formulas break in to a diff playness over time if you ever wanna give Cumulus foam another rodeo :+1:t6: ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/15 "2019-05-01T15:25:47Z")
> [@Markmont](#): > > we’ll be offering ‘long’ options in the near future Wait, there are people out there that the standard length of these is too short??? 😲 I’m 6’ 5" and I still take a couple inches off of these. ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/16 "2019-05-01T15:41:30Z")
Was thinking on this a bit more last night and I’m going to take the time today or tomorrow to add in specific flat rates for a few diff countries vs just having ‘1’ international flat rate price. Will double back in here once I make the edit \*insert dark-black thumbs up ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/17 "2019-05-01T15:43:52Z")
I hear ya but it’s by weight calculation and ship-to location. Bbbuuttttt if you take the plunge and cop - jam on the string and still feel like the shipping wasn’t worth it, I’ll refund your shipping. No-biggie-smalls. ---
**Author:** ![Jedillama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jedillama/32/45547_2.png) [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/18 "2019-05-01T16:26:40Z")
Ya, that suprised me too. One of the reasons i like these strings so much is they ship as the perfects length for me. I can grab a fresh string, put a loop on the end and its good to go. No measuring needed. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/19 "2019-05-06T11:08:44Z")
Having spent more time with all 5 varieties… these are really interesting strings. They are honestly unlike any other I’ve tried, maybe because of the “tight wind”? And any poly string that can successfuly pretend to be a nylon, with nylon like durability, is remarkable in its own right. I recommend anyone into string definitely pick up the Markmont string sampler pack – I’ve tried a ton of poly strings and ain’t nothing quite like these! (Personally I still prefer Rebby and Amy overall though) ---
**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:** [May 6, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/20 "2019-05-06T21:14:00Z")
Thanks to @AaronW for sending me a sampler pack and saving me $12! After spending a few hours with these strings my first impressions of them are… I’m liking Cumulus Foam the best. Has a softer feel to it than Dragons and are still quite fast but aren’t ultra whippy like dragons or other trilobal poly strings I’ve tried. They’re nice and thick which I’m a fan of, unlike the Drakens which, although perform well, are a little too thin for my liking. Dragons, which I bought myself, are still a classic and are my 2nd favorite of the bunch. Drakens are very similar feeling and is basically just a thinner and more mellow dragon. I don’t see myself using these because they’re a little too thin for me but if you’re into thin strings these are the ones for you. Opposite to @codinghorror I’m liking Rebby and Amy the least. I would describe them as a standard boutique poly like YYSl or standard Zipline with a Dragon twist to them for a little extra longevity and speed. Compared to Dragons though, they don’t seem like they’ll last anywhere near as long. They do seem to hold tension a tad better than the other 3. While they are great, especially if you want something a little more similar to standard poly strings, which is probably why Jeff likes them the most, they are definitely not worth a dollar a string to me due to longevity reasons and I would personally not buy them. Already bought a pack of dragons a while back and I’ll need to buy a 25 pack of Cumulus Foam at some time. ---
**Author:** ![Jedillama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jedillama/32/45547_2.png) [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787/21 "2019-05-06T22:38:08Z")
This is exactly how i feel about the Markmont Formulas. I just picked up a 25 pack of the Cumulus Foam. I do still need to try rebby and amy, though. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/comparing-markmont-strings/301787.md?page=2)