# Kitty string? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 31, 2015, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287 "2015-01-31T06:37:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yhl0214](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/51bf81/32.png) [@yhl0214](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yhl0214)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/1 "2015-01-31T06:37:17Z")
Hey guys, just curious, is the kitty string (100%poly) durable? Also, which poly string do u guys think is durable and holds tension? Don’t really care about softness. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/2 "2015-01-31T07:39:01Z")
Kitty Fat is the best (neon yellow). ---
**Author:** ![yhl0214](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/51bf81/32.png) [@yhl0214](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yhl0214)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/3 "2015-01-31T07:53:33Z")
> [@Someone](#): > > Kitty Fat is the best (neon yellow). Don’t you get unexpected binds and snags if u get fat strings? ---
**Author:** ![forge55b](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/90db22/32.png) [@forge55b](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/forge55b)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/4 "2015-01-31T08:25:50Z")
If you don’t have a wide gap or if you have really grabby pads then sure. Depending on the throw however, I prefer regular and fat. (mainly fat tho) ---
**Author:** ![yhl0214](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/51bf81/32.png) [@yhl0214](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yhl0214)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/5 "2015-01-31T10:53:56Z")
> [@forge55b](#): > > If you don’t have a wide gap or if you have really grabby pads then sure. Depending on the throw however, I prefer regular and fat. (mainly fat tho) I just ordered a Chief, 4 aqua tires and kitty string normal. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the fat ones… But I’m so glad I ordered the last Chief available ;D ---
**Author:** ![YOYOJAMizm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamizm/32/774_2.png) [@YOYOJAMizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYOJAMizm)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/6 "2015-01-31T14:45:09Z")
Really durable I just went through my 100 yellow normal and switched to kitty string 1.5 ---
**Author:** ![impdd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/6bbea6/32.png) [@impdd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/impdd)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/7 "2015-01-31T15:11:43Z")
I think poly kittystring is not durable enough. I recommand the Nylon 1.5 version which is launched by Ryusuke Iwasawa. Its durable and elasticity is better than the poly version. Though its smoothness is poorer than poly. :🙂 ---
**Author:** ![YOYOJAMizm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamizm/32/774_2.png) [@YOYOJAMizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYOJAMizm)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/8 "2015-01-31T15:19:24Z")
I didn’t feel a difference in smoothness . both felt great. But I do notice my 1.5 keeping tension better than normal poly ---
**Author:** ![hobbyman101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/eada6e/32.png) [@hobbyman101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbyman101)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/9 "2015-01-31T15:22:58Z")
I have tried several other strings, including boutique strings, and I find that so far I am happiest with Kitty Normal. ---
**Author:** ![yhl0214](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/51bf81/32.png) [@yhl0214](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yhl0214)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2015, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/10 "2015-01-31T15:32:47Z")
Thanks guys! Really appreciate your thoughts. ;D ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2015, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/11 "2015-02-01T15:52:43Z")
I usually throw just Expert string, I prefer kitty fat but hate tying my own knots! ---
**Author:** ![Schnayke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Schnayke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Schnayke)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2015, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/12 "2015-02-01T16:30:34Z")
Love the kitty string XL, they are not extra long but extra thick. Wider then the fat. I use kitty string fat for small bearing throws and XL for large bearing throws. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/13 "2015-02-02T17:50:34Z")
Kitty Nylon 1.5 has been my go to string lately. I think it has a great feel, holds tension well, and lasts longer than 100% poly. 100% poly is definitely softer though, it’s all personal preference in the end. ---
**Author:** ![Iron\_Knuckle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/iron_knuckle/32/1527_2.png) [@Iron\_Knuckle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Iron_Knuckle)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/14 "2015-02-02T22:00:16Z")
Kitty Fat or 1.5 is the way to go. I can chew through regular 100% poly kitty string in about half an hour of play per string, the wear is fine, it just loses any and all ability to hold neutral tension which is pretty bogus. If you’re seeking alternatives, give Blueprint string a go. I’m really digging it, its slightly less comfy than kitty 1.5 but it holds tension insanely well hours into the string’s life. ---
**Author:** ![yhl0214](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/51bf81/32.png) [@yhl0214](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yhl0214)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2015, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/72287/15 "2015-02-02T22:38:41Z")
Next time I should try 1.5. I’ve never used nylon strings before. Unfortunately, blueprint strings were out of stock.