Opinion on string?

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@Glenacius_K

What is there to hate about a bulk poly string that performs just fine, is a standard thickness and performs like a yoyo string should? Nothing about it feels particularly terrible unless you’ve been using expensive boutique string as your standard for ages.

I think, much like Chinese manufacturing in general, the quality of “bulk poly strings” has increased greatly in the last 10 years.

@edhaponik

Although note that all poly is not created equal. It may be hard to believe, but the poly from just a decade ago was very different. There were essentially zero boutique “craft string” makers selling through retailers before G String and a bit later, Kitty. And before YYN “Highlights” upped the standard of the poly available, I ASSURE YOU, the thin, shiny type 6 polyester strings which were out there would both melt into a rough ProYo or Russel axle leaving a weird streak in the wood AND ignominiously snap after a few minutes.

That said, you’re right – most name brand bulk poly isn’t bad at all… these days. There is quite a bit of variance in feel though, blueprint for example was quite “rough” and had a very interesting feel, but isn’t around any more.

I’ve had the most erratic “love it or hate it” results with fancier super-boutique strings and especially nylons.