# String breakage problem with Pro

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-breakage-problem-with-pro/22446>\
**Category:** General Yo-Yo\
**Created:** [January 2, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-breakage-problem-with-pro/22446 "2011-01-02T17:14:09Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![x52](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/3bc359/32.png) [@x52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x52)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-breakage-problem-with-pro/22446/1 "2011-01-02T17:14:09Z")

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So I have a SPYY Pro, and it’s great. But it came with a polyester string, and about 20 minutes of play later, the strings broke off. So I put another polyester string in it, and it snapped again. I know it’s caused by the beadblasting were the string would rub against, but I just want to know how to fix this problem. I’ve seen threads like this, but I just want to confirm a way to fix it. Thanks a lot

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**Author:** ![XLazyThrowerX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/b5e925/32.png) [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-breakage-problem-with-pro/22446/2 "2011-01-02T17:48:16Z")

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The problem is probably the same as with the Punchline. You can get a rough pair of jeans or sock and rub it on the yoyo where the strings rubs against it.

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**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-breakage-problem-with-pro/22446/3 "2011-01-02T17:49:56Z")

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i haven’t had that problem with the pro, personally, but if it has a more abrasive blast that could easily do it, even if it’s only in one place. i’ve had several yo-yo’s that broke strings, and the bottom line is to even out the blast. you can do that by rubbing with a wool sock (which takes like 30 min). or a super-fine sandpaper/scotchbright pad (which takes like 30 sec, but do it LIGHTLY to preserve the finish). best of luck.

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**Author:** ![x52](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/3bc359/32.png) [@x52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x52)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-breakage-problem-with-pro/22446/4 "2011-01-02T17:53:43Z")

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Thanks, I was surprised the Pro did that, but I hope it works. Thanks.