# How often do YOU change your strings? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [January 4, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630 "2013-01-04T06:10:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jacktheknife](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/34f0e0/32.png) [@jacktheknife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jacktheknife)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/1 "2013-01-04T06:10:15Z")
I have been using neon colored polyester strings for awhile now but I don’t really know when the best time to change a string is. I usually find myself changing it every other week or so unless I really work my yoyo then ill change it after a few days. I really love the brightness and springy feeling of the first day of playing a new string. Mmmm…tastey. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2013, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/2 "2013-01-04T06:19:03Z")
Not shy about a little self promotion - Try [THIS](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,21861.0.html) I believe the general concepts apply. Adjust accordingly. ---
**Author:** ![merger3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@merger3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/merger3)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/3 "2013-01-04T18:16:54Z")
I change my string when it get to knotted to be useful. And when it starts to make a snapping noise when I throw it. I should change it more often, but don’t have the strings. ---
**Author:** ![sirnaq\_MN42](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sirnaq_mn42/32/613_2.png) [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/4 "2013-01-04T18:25:43Z")
As soon as it stops holding tension as good as a new string would… It takes about 10 hours of play for me to start noticing the tension changing too much ---
**Author:** ![GambinoGirl14](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gambinogirl14/32/1224_2.png) [@GambinoGirl14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GambinoGirl14)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/5 "2013-01-04T18:32:30Z")
Until it breaks off the yo-yo or every three months, whatever comes first. Yep,the string I use lasts that long. ---
**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/6 "2013-01-04T18:34:10Z")
Probably once every two days. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/7 "2013-01-04T19:14:46Z")
At least once a day, or about 4 hours of solid play. The strings that I make can go much, much longer, but I really like that new string feel. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/8 "2013-01-05T17:02:38Z")
1 a week some times sooner I don’t throw one all day ;). ---
**Author:** ![Lordchootapa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/9 "2013-01-05T17:36:27Z")
Until the string snaps or gets to be so tightly wound and filthy I can’t bear to touch it or look at it. ---
**Author:** ![N1ckx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ccd318/32.png) [@N1ckx2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/N1ckx2)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/10 "2013-01-06T05:52:59Z")
It took me a while to find the reply button. LOL Anyways, I usually replace it when it starts fraying a lot near the knot or near the bearing/ yoyo. When its fraying in the middle I usually ignore it. I also wash my strings to keep them going, don’t have enough string to change it often. ---
**Author:** ![cleareo2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@cleareo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cleareo2)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/11 "2013-01-06T06:21:21Z")
> [@Jake Elliott](#): > > At least once a day, or about 4 hours of solid play. The strings that I make can go much, much longer, but I really like that new string feel. Pretty much this… I either change them every 1-3 days, or if I’m just playing quite a bit, I’ll have to change it just after a few hours. ---
**Author:** ![Coffelt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/coffelt/32/1085_2.png) [@Coffelt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coffelt)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/12 "2013-01-06T06:25:00Z")
String is far cheaper than new yoyos. Change them often. Find one you like and buy in bulk, it saves in the long run. If I throw consistently I go through one a day (100% poly). ---
**Author:** ![KyleG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5ac83/32.png) [@KyleG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KyleG)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/13 "2013-01-06T19:01:55Z")
If Nylon, I change it every day, if poly 1-3 days. I throw from 4-7 hours a day ---
**Author:** ![Jimmyjamma21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a9adbd/32.png) [@Jimmyjamma21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jimmyjamma21)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/14 "2013-01-07T05:25:16Z")
I use regular kitty string and buy 100 piece bulk bags. I replace my string daily, sometimes twice a day depending. I just prefer new string feel once they lose bounce and go flat i usually switch. ---
**Author:** ![StillinKansasCity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stillinkansascity/32/848_2.png) [@StillinKansasCity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StillinKansasCity)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/15 "2013-01-08T03:31:54Z")
I go through a cotton string or two every day. Poly strings last a week or so. ---
**Author:** ![G2\_Jake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/g2_jake/32/446_2.png) [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/16 "2013-01-08T03:41:50Z")
1 a day or about an hour worth of straight play with my snakes. Highlights used to last 15 min of straight play ---
**Author:** ![Proboscis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/proboscis/32/135627_2.png) [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/17 "2013-01-08T03:55:17Z")
I usually go about 2 weeks using my Big Yoyo String. But sometimes when I just want that new string feel I will change it weekly. One time I used a Slix (my signature string) for a month on my daily player. It started out yellow, by the end on the month it was a dark dark yellow and was so incredibly soft. Haha ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-strings/47630/18 "2013-01-08T16:22:41Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Not shy about a little self promotion - Try [THIS](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,21861.0.html) > > I believe the general concepts apply. Adjust accordingly. I like the article, because it explains the cause of the wear on the string, the common areas of wear on the string that lead to breakage, and ways to avoid unnecessary wear for those who cannot afford a lot of string (ways to make it last longer). I usually change as needed, by gauging the look and feel of the string. But, I keep enough string on hand to change frequently, so when in doubt, I do not delay. I only use black string so I have to inspect more thoroughly.