# quality string **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 5, 2013, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176 "2013-05-05T14:08:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2013, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/21 "2013-05-06T07:13:13Z")
> [@SaltySalvador](#): > > > [@GregP](#): > > > > > [@MattB](#): > > > > > > The majority of input I have received on Type X is that it is about the same thickness as basic string (a few have said slightly thicker, but to me they seem about the same). Also, that they whip slightly faster than basic string, but not crazy fast like some of the super whippy strings. AMMO with it’s heavier weight whips faster than Type X, but still controlled. > > > > I have some Ammo on the way; it should be here this week! Looking forward to it. :wink: And your description of the Type X is exactly in line with my opinion. I’m not going crazy after all! It’s a wonderful string and all, mind you. > > I don’t know if it’s just me, but ammo is really soft. Compared to some premium strings, it’s softer, but there are softer strings out there. Ammo is tweaked primarily for JD’s performance criteria, but one of his first comments when he held the protos was that they were soft. Not sure in comparison to what. ---
**Author:** ![SaltySalvador](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saltysalvador/32/1187_2.png) [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/22 "2013-05-06T07:23:38Z")
Compared to the all mighty Kitty String, it’s soft. ---
**Author:** ![nkessler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c89c15/32.png) [@nkessler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nkessler)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2013, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/23 "2013-05-06T07:28:13Z")
> [@MattB](#): > > > [@SaltySalvador](#): > > > > > [@GregP](#): > > > > > > > [@MattB](#): > > > > > > > > The majority of input I have received on Type X is that it is about the same thickness as basic string (a few have said slightly thicker, but to me they seem about the same). Also, that they whip slightly faster than basic string, but not crazy fast like some of the super whippy strings. AMMO with it’s heavier weight whips faster than Type X, but still controlled. > > > > > > I have some Ammo on the way; it should be here this week! Looking forward to it. :wink: And your description of the Type X is exactly in line with my opinion. I’m not going crazy after all! It’s a wonderful string and all, mind you. > > > > I don’t know if it’s just me, but ammo is really soft. > > Compared to some premium strings, it’s softer, but there are softer strings out there. Ammo is tweaked primarily for JD’s performance criteria, but one of his first comments when he held the protos was that they were soft. Not sure in comparison to what. AMMO is definitely very soft. I’m in the middle of another long review of YYSL string, so I’ve been focusing on it’s qualities to an extreme degree recently. I think many of the stiff polyester/nylon strings coming out these days are giving people strange impressions of yoyo string in general, especially new/inexperienced players. Strings that whip blindingly fast aren’t always the best strings to use for whips. For example, a few years ago I was very new to yoyoing. I decided that Brent Stole was the hot new trick of the month, so I just had to lean it. I picked up some “Angel String” (made of 100% nylon) and went to town. I learned the trick within about an hour and was very proud. I could do it consistently every time and even managed to get consecutive Brent Stoles (from GT to GT with nothing in between) in another hour. When I put a “normal” string back on my yoyo, I couldn’t whip for beans! It only took a few days for me to lose all that I had worked for because I relied so heavily on the ridiculously fast whipping qualities of a super-stiff string. I’m all in favor of people using the string they enjoy using, but if you really want to get good, don’t rely on anything but yourself. Personally, I find that AMMO is perfect for me in regards to whipping speed. It whips much faster than standard polyester string, but is still very, very comfortable and provides long-lasting performance and great tension management. As long as you don’t expect it to be a soft version of a stiff polyester/nylon string, you’ll love it. ---
**Author:** ![HipposLoveCereal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hipposlovecereal/32/7934_2.png) [@HipposLoveCereal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HipposLoveCereal)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/24 "2013-05-06T07:29:52Z")
Ammo and Type X all the way! Whips fairly fast, but still easy to control; Although heavier/slicker strings whip faster, they’re harder to control (for me anyways)- sometimes it actually whips too fast. Both Type X and Ammo are pretty soft too. ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/25 "2013-05-06T16:40:05Z")
I just feel that after playing kitty string for a long time it tends to get thinner and that doesn’t happen with type x. It feels the same from day 1 to day 20. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/26 "2013-05-06T16:42:52Z")
Got my Ammo today! It is indeed pretty soft. I can do a GT Laceration without ruining my shoulder, so that’s whippy enough for me. I don’t know Revolutions yet, but I did a Twirly Bird and the loop formed by the slack was a thing of beauty! I do enjoy slick-ish strings, too (Quick 13 P1s for example), but just as with bearings and yoyos, I like variety. I can see Ammo quickly becoming my favourite “soft” string. ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/27 "2013-05-06T16:46:40Z")
> [@Jagmcool](#): > > and that doesn’t happen with type x. It feels the same from day 1 to day 20. what happens on day 21 ??? ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2013, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/28 "2013-05-06T17:07:55Z")
> [@MYNAMEISZen](#): > > > [@Jagmcool](#): > > > > and that doesn’t happen with type x. It feels the same from day 1 to day 20. > > what happens on day 21 ??? Fire. Just. Fire. ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2013, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/29 "2013-05-06T19:28:51Z")
Epic strings. ---
**Author:** ![jiggyfly](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jiggyfly/32/1355_2.png) [@jiggyfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jiggyfly)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/30 "2013-05-13T03:16:48Z")
thanx for all the input this is what I ordered , comes in the mail tomorrow . can’t wait gonna do brent stole till I’m blue in the face . I also ordered some snakes up from the Uk . Toxic Strings Atomic Wonder (Rainbow) x1 Yo-Yo String Lab - Type X String - 10 Pack Butane Flame (Blue/Green/Black) x1 Yo-Yo String Lab AMMO - 10 Pack Blood Red B+ x1 Yo-Yo String Lab AMMO - 10 Pack Roasted Peppers (Red, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Black) x1 ---
**Author:** ![xmotoby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xmotoby/32/1246_2.png) [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176/31 "2013-05-13T03:33:55Z")
> [@Jagmcool](#): > > I just feel that after playing kitty string for a long time it tends to get thinner and that doesn’t happen with type x. It feels the same from day 1 to day 20. Yeah, that’s how I feel about kittys. While they retain their shape, I think they’re awesome! Afterwards, they slip binds. @op, great choice of strings! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quality-string/53176.md?page=1)