# I learned a lesson don't burn frays on string. Looking for recommendations. Thank you
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [July 7, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621 "2026-07-07T15:44:16Z")
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### Author:  [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/1 "2026-07-07T15:44:16Z")
I learned a lesson do not burn the frays on the string. All my string was starting to fray out so I quickly burned the string but I noticed it made the string thinner and they did not grab anymore.
Easy tricks like the plastic whip would not bind back to me. It’s my fault lol I didn’t think about how it would affect the string.
I’m now in the market for new string. Let me know what string you are using and why. Most of my yo are undersized C bearing with one being a forma normal size yoyo.
I was thinking string in the medium range thickness but I need to buy a lot of it since I’m now out completely. Please leave links to said string
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### Author:  [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/2 "2026-07-07T15:49:31Z")
Yeah, strings are to yo-yos like tires are to motorcycles, nothing good comes from trying to keeping them on too long.
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### Author:  [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/3 "2026-07-07T15:53:50Z")
Well, experimentation is one of the greatest spices of life, can’t blame ya for tryin!
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### Author:  [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/4 "2026-07-07T16:20:38Z")
Well what I thought was is if I could burn the phrase off, I could make the string last longer but then I realized if you burn it even fast it makes the string thinner and it no longer wants to grab. So five yo-yos five strings I ruined. I should have just tried it on one but it’s okay. I’m out of string now so what I have to do is I’m going to have to buy a large collection of string but I have five new strings on and they’re all working great now.
So I think it’s time for me to invest and a hefty amount of stringSo I think it’s time for me to invest and in a hefty amount of string
I’ll tell you coming in all string recommendations at this point cuz I’m going to have to buy a lot of string because I am completely out now
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### Author:  [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/5 "2026-07-07T16:26:36Z")
Zipline’s Executive Class is high nylon content blend that I think does a good job of combining the longevity of nylon while taming the bounciness by using polyester in the core.
Relatively expensive, so I wouldn’t buy a large quantity without knowing it will work for you, but well worth the price if it does.
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### Author:  [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/6 "2026-07-07T16:56:07Z")
I like the W1ld signature string a lot as a bulk string, long term nice nylon from Zipline, Big Red, etc is definitely worth the cost for the longevity and softness.
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### Author:  [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/7 "2026-07-07T18:02:54Z")
> [@Cake’s String Reviews](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cake-s-string-reviews/383615):
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> Hi y’all, I go by Cake online. I’ve always loved review content, and I’d like to be one of the first ones to focus specifically on string! I’ll be posting here when I have the time, and since I’m pretty perfectionist in nature the reviews will take a while per string, especially since I’m a full time college student and not getting paid for this. I just love yo-yos! Below will be my grading process, if you disagree with any of the criteria or feel like I missed anything, you can always comment …
This post is pretty informative!
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### Author:  [@Durfee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Durfee)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/8 "2026-07-07T18:39:00Z")
C3 pro string is my favorite out of all ive tried in recent years
Edit: i meant c3 nova string
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### Author:  [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/9 "2026-07-07T19:50:24Z")
I prefer Original Throw String these days. I think they’re pretty great for the price. Most bulk strings are decent enough though, you might have to experiment to find what you like. Just put the lighter down and don’t be afraid to toss a string in the trash if it’s getting worn out.
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### Author:  [@zxin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zxin)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/10 "2026-07-07T20:05:07Z")
> [@hsb](#):
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> I think does a good job of combining the longevity of nylon while taming the bounciness by using polyester in the core.
If bounciness is _ **not** _ what you’re after, then I’d recommend checking out Pea Soup Strings. They have 100% nylon strings that are slick and slightly springy, but not extremely bouncy.
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### Author:  [@SuperTrooper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperTrooper)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-dont-burn-frays-on-string-looking-for-recommendations-thank-you/448621/11 "2026-07-07T20:18:55Z")
If boutique? Anything Nylon or Poly/Nylon blend from Zipline
If bulk?
Original throw (preferably the collab they did with W1LD)
Or One Equip Poly/Nylon blend. (Prob my favorite bulk string)