# String Length Poll - (Plus GIVEAWAY) **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 20, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582 "2023-01-20T04:09:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![IMArocketman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imarocketman/32/158871_2.png) [@IMArocketman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IMArocketman)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/1 "2023-01-20T04:09:20Z")
Hey all, I’ve got an idea I’m working on and would like to know the average _playing_ string length. I’d be very appreciative if some of you would measure from yoyo loop to finger loop and post a reply here. Thanks! Edit: As a thank you I’m going to do a little giveaway. Any flavor (colorway) we’ve previously made OR custom colors. The more responses the more packs I’ll send out. I’ll wrap it up sometime Sunday afternoon. 1 Five-Pack (1 winner) for 10 responses 2 Five-Packs (2 winners) for 15 responses 3 Five-Packs (3 winners) for 20 responses and so on for every 5 responses ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/2 "2023-01-20T04:17:52Z")
1A 106cm 4A/5A 91cm 3A 85cm 2A 72cm ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/3 "2023-01-20T04:19:13Z")
112.5 cm for 1A 107 cm for 5A 97 cm for 0A 76 cm for 2A ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/4 "2023-01-20T04:25:44Z")
I’ve been throwing more techy 5A and honestly I’m thinking I might go up a bit on my 5A length. Our lengths seem pretty proportionally similar. I’m a little under 5’6", 166cm tall. ---
**Author:** ![skysurveil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skysurveil/32/183638_2.png) [@skysurveil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skysurveil)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/5 "2023-01-20T04:27:25Z")
1A: 106.68cm / 42in Yoyo is about 3in above the floor when throwhand is level with my sternum. (How I set my string length) Not too long, not too short. Perfect middle ground for me, nothing feels better. Looks like @mable is about the same. Granted 5’8" on my end. ---
**Author:** ![MarioMaker17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@MarioMaker17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarioMaker17)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/6 "2023-01-20T04:28:23Z")
I usually use long strings compared to most yoyo-ers. It kind of depends on the yoyo I am using. With heavier rim weighted yoyo’s (like the Yomega Glide) I use string that is 49.25" (125cm) For lighter yoyo’s or yoyo’s with center weight like the shutter I use 46" (116.8) For other yoyo’s they are around 47-48" ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/7 "2023-01-20T13:15:13Z")
44” or 112 cm. 1A ---
**Author:** ![p44company](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/p44company/32/253678_2.png) [@p44company](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p44company)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/8 "2023-01-20T13:23:10Z")
For me it would beeeeeeeeee 1A-4A-5A: 115cm 3A: 95-100cm 2A: 71-75cm ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/9 "2023-01-20T13:37:09Z")
> [@mable](#): > > proportionally similar. Yeah I’m just over 6’ or 185cm tall. ---
**Author:** ![dfurtke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dfurtke/32/178326_2.png) [@dfurtke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dfurtke)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/10 "2023-01-20T14:17:37Z")
From loop to loop, and it comes out to ~ 118cm or 46.5 inches. As a person who is 6’2 with relatively wide hands, I have found that I require a slightly longer string when performing wrist mount style tricks. Also, when using my organic yoyos, I prefer to add a few extra inches for a slower, more arched playstyle. The longer string length lets me to comfortably tricks so that the string doesn’t feel too tight when wrapped around both hands. ---
**Author:** ![IMArocketman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imarocketman/32/158871_2.png) [@IMArocketman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IMArocketman)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/11 "2023-01-20T17:05:17Z")
I appreciate the responses. As a thank you I’m going to do a little giveaway. Any flavor (colorway) we’ve previously made OR custom colors. The more responses the more packs I’ll send out. I’ll wrap it up sometime Sunday afternoon. 1 Five-Pack (1 winner) for 10 responses 2 Five-Packs (2 winners) for 15 responses 3 Five-Packs (3 winners) for 20 responses and so on for every 5 responses ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/12 "2023-01-20T17:12:27Z")
47.5 in /120 cm for 1A ---
**Author:** ![joegenda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7ab992/32.png) [@joegenda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joegenda)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/13 "2023-01-20T17:13:35Z")
115cm for 1a and 4a 100cm for 5a ---
**Author:** ![suspense](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/suspense/32/178499_2.png) [@suspense](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/suspense)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/14 "2023-01-20T17:17:02Z")
1A 110cm 5A 90cm 2A 65cm ---
**Author:** ![cayce](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cayce/32/302115_2.png) [@cayce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cayce)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/15 "2023-01-20T19:24:41Z")
112-114cm for 1a (not including finger loop) ---
**Author:** ![IMArocketman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imarocketman/32/158871_2.png) [@IMArocketman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IMArocketman)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/16 "2023-01-21T02:09:06Z")
Thanks for the replies.The more responses the more strings we give away so keep em coming! ---
**Author:** ![skysurveil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skysurveil/32/183638_2.png) [@skysurveil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skysurveil)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/17 "2023-01-21T02:30:32Z")
For people into fixie/0A, do you prefer longer or shorter string than in 1A? Or the same? Getting back into fixed axle. ---
**Author:** ![dfurtke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dfurtke/32/178326_2.png) [@dfurtke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dfurtke)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/18 "2023-01-21T02:44:51Z")
I like it a little shorter. Just took the time to measure my responsive string and it sits around 98cm ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/19 "2023-01-21T02:45:51Z")
With how long 1A string lengths have gotten on average, I think most people end up using noticeably shorter string for 0A than their 1A length. I’ve gotta be able to comfortably throw loops, and have more controlled/comfortable regens, so that’s a big factor for shorter string. This might just be me, but I feel like stalls lock in better with shorter string. ---
**Author:** ![IMArocketman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imarocketman/32/158871_2.png) [@IMArocketman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IMArocketman)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582/20 "2023-01-21T02:47:20Z")
Ah the idea I’m working on would be more for modern unresponsive for the most part. Haven’t tried out hand at cotton strings yet but would like to eventually. But if you put your measurements in id be happy to include you in the giveaway 🙂 Edit: woops just noticed you replied above. Thanks for helping! [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll-plus-giveaway/368582.md?page=2)