# iYoYo slackies thin for 2a

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**Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\
**Created:** [June 23, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-slackies-thin-for-2a/403917 "2024-06-23T16:37:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![DaneMartin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/danemartin/32/291735_2.png) [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-slackies-thin-for-2a/403917/1 "2024-06-23T16:37:57Z")

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Seems like a reoccurring question for 2a is; what string should I get? There seems to be some favorites and great recommendations, but then it boils down to what’s in stock also!

I searched the forum for info on the slackie thin for 2a but didn’t see any info, so I decided to provide my opinion as info in the off chance it helps someone.

[SLACKiES yo-yo string by iYoYo – YoYoExpert](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/slackies-by-iyoyo?variant=43147022958782)

Side by side comparison is shown against the yoyofactory bulk string. Throws used are brand new Yoyofactory 720’s. These are 100% out of the box, not taken apart and no additional lube added.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/7/8/178d403675089cc0dcbd0c897ae1857091685a68.jpeg "iYoYo slackie thin string for 2a.") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSwW-6xxiPQ)

The slackie provides a stronger response profile while still being a proper thin string to fit looping yo-yos narrow gap.  
One thing you’ll have to watch for is that the Slackies are wound tighter. So be careful looping it into the yo-yo. Make sure you don’t get the little curl up knot on the bearing or you’ll have more response than you’ll ever want. :joy:

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**Author:** ![DaneMartin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/danemartin/32/291735_2.png) [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-slackies-thin-for-2a/403917/2 "2024-06-23T16:42:47Z")

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Slackie vs bulk string to show tightness of wind. The green bulk string has about 5 min of play, the yellow slackie is new.

 ![IMG_1008](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/6/9/f698fb70ba579f56237b8a279b0478bd5749c8f1.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![DaneMartin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/danemartin/32/291735_2.png) [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-slackies-thin-for-2a/403917/3 "2024-06-23T19:47:10Z")

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Playing with these strings a little more.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/c/c/2cc99faf6dc35c0b4c38af49e9597942c53cc649.jpeg "Learning 2a Combo Tricks") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAkIYsTpjy0)

(Also just practicing forum mechanics in case I make more review posts )