# How to make whippier string? **URL:** \ **Category:** Custom String Makers\ **Created:** [July 3, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923 "2019-07-03T00:39:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Imdavid122](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imdavid122/32/87913_2.png) [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/1 "2019-07-03T00:39:28Z")
My string looks pretty good, but its too light. How do I make it more dense without making it thicker? Do I need to add more wraps but tighten more? ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/2 "2019-07-03T01:17:03Z")
What material are you using? What’s the brand? ---
**Author:** ![Imdavid122](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imdavid122/32/87913_2.png) [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/3 "2019-07-03T01:31:17Z")
Its like 100% polyester sewing thread ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/4 "2019-07-03T01:41:29Z")
Textured Nylon is whippier. Some examples include: Bulky (gutterman) Wooly (YLI) MaxiLock STRETCH Try using these straight, or mixed with your polyester. Nylon is way more whippy than polyester. My personal recipe uses 50/50 MaxiLock stretch, and trilobal polyester. Trilobal is also extremely whippy, but it is not very soft. ---
**Author:** ![Applepooh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/applepooh/32/40751_2.png) [@Applepooh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Applepooh)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/5 "2019-07-03T02:43:13Z")
Add mayonnaise. ---
**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:** [July 3, 2019, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/6 "2019-07-03T04:09:26Z")
Thicker string will make it slightly whippier but type of material is the biggest thing ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/7 "2019-07-03T11:07:46Z")
you can spin it long do take note that it will make it ruffer then before ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/8 "2019-07-03T16:50:52Z")
I don’t know much about string making but maybe try a nylon core? I think that’s what OD Long Cuts does. ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/9 "2019-07-03T16:59:13Z")
I second the Nylon. I use 100% Bulky from Gutterman because it’s easy to get at Joann. 7 wraps reduced ~13% produces about Kitty Normal thickness, but still soft, and hella-whippy. White seems to always be softer for some reason, but I am not sure why? :thinking: ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/10 "2019-07-03T20:38:31Z")
white is softer because it has not as many dyes ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/11 "2019-07-03T20:50:07Z")
Smart. You smart. I should have realized that. I wish the red was as soft as the white. Have to make peppermint to get it as comfy as I like, lol. ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/12 "2019-07-03T20:54:40Z")
some diifrent thread compneys have red that is soft i have heard and some have white that is ruff is just finding those brands P.S i have no idea what brand makes what colors soft i put most of mine know (if there ruff) in fabric softener. if you dont know how to do this let me know (im new to washing strings but i have a good idea on how to do it) ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/13 "2019-07-03T20:56:21Z")
Sure! I think I saw something about it on r/stringmakerz where you soak in a diluted softener/water mix, then rinse and dry them? ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/14 "2019-07-03T20:57:52Z")
That was me. I can’t believe i never got back with the results of that test for almost like 6 months. ---
**Author:** ![Imdavid122](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imdavid122/32/87913_2.png) [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/15 "2019-07-03T20:59:48Z")
I have been usig 1.5 nylon, but it just doesnt have whip ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/16 "2019-07-03T21:00:39Z")
You also never update the wiki bro. I did the science for silk and rayon! lol. ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/17 "2019-07-03T21:01:55Z")
Are you talking about r/throwers or r/stringmakerz? I’m not a mod for r/stringmakerz lol. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/18 "2019-07-03T21:06:21Z")
What do you mean by 1.5 nylon? ---
**Author:** ![Imdavid122](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imdavid122/32/87913_2.png) [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/19 "2019-07-03T21:18:44Z")
I be using kitty 1.5 nylon but it aint cuttin it so i decided to make string but it doesnt have whip ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923/20 "2019-07-03T21:19:25Z")
Oh, I see. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-whippier-string/304923.md?page=2)