# String making (tension etc) **URL:** \ **Category:** Up & Coming Manufacturers\ **Created:** [July 18, 2019, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586 "2019-07-18T11:25:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![fistworldwide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fistworldwide/32/59763_2.png) [@fistworldwide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fistworldwide)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2019, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/1 "2019-07-18T11:25:32Z")
ok, I’ve been making string since 07’. but I don’t know nothing about the scene. after a long hiatus. I just wanna ask, how much the string tension when it comes to string making these days? darn loose, pretty loose, tight, super tight? what your preferences? and I am always making 5_5 for normal, 6_6 for fat. some people want the 6_5 din’t know why. for me personally is 4_4, lol. I’ve never been a fast player tho. length is 125 Cm ± 100% poly. used to called Nerve string (it’s Indonesian homemade string). but I changed the name recently. Any advice? ---
**Author:** ![KiLbUcK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kilbuck/32/794_2.png) [@KiLbUcK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KiLbUcK)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/2 "2019-07-18T11:57:58Z")
Make tight tension and blend some nylon in with the poly ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/3 "2019-07-18T13:49:29Z")
@KiLbUcK has the right idea as far as widest appeal. Everyone loves their blends nowadays in boutique string. I personally favor 100% Nylon, tight, 7 wrap. I make my own though since I can’t find anyone doing this to my liking. Again if you’re looking to sell as much as possible: > [@KiLbUcK](#): > > Make tight tension and blend some nylon in with the poly ---
**Author:** ![fistworldwide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fistworldwide/32/59763_2.png) [@fistworldwide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fistworldwide)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/4 "2019-08-08T16:42:48Z")
I Don’t want to make blended strings. I just want to make 100% poly. With smooth texture, will loosen the tension will help? Or any methods that ai didn’t know? ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/5 "2019-08-08T16:50:36Z")
Loosening up the tension can help, bit keep in mind that fattens it up a little too. Might have to take out a wrap, depending on how loose you’re making it. ---
**Author:** ![fistworldwide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fistworldwide/32/59763_2.png) [@fistworldwide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fistworldwide)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/6 "2019-08-08T16:55:43Z")
Aah, I see, thanks for your help! ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/7 "2019-08-08T16:56:51Z")
My sweet spot reduction is about 12%. Starting run length= S S × 12% = reduction You can round up or down make it easy ---
**Author:** ![fistworldwide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fistworldwide/32/59763_2.png) [@fistworldwide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fistworldwide)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/8 "2019-08-08T17:03:26Z")
I screen shot this, lol. Thanks man! ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/9 "2019-08-08T17:08:53Z")
I’ve been using 3.5m of threads and reduced them 50cm(3m left). At first it is a bit rough but with play they get really well. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/10 "2019-08-08T17:10:18Z")
12 is kind of on the tighter side, so experiment with 11, 10 etc until you land on a percent that works for you. ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-tension-etc/305586/11 "2019-08-08T17:21:18Z")
I do 15% on straight nylon. Whippy AF, and still soft