# string survey **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [February 8, 2012, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703 "2012-02-08T23:01:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![turtle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/turtle/32/1044_2.png) [@turtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtle)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/1 "2012-02-08T23:01:13Z")
I’m playing around with making strings. I’ve played with serger thread (spun polyester, which is softer) and with embroidery thread (filament, so its slicker)… I know what I like in a string - I’m curious what do you look for in a (presumably 100% polyester) string? Soft feel Tight slick feel Stiff Etc… ---
**Author:** ![Trace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trace/32/620097_2.png) [@Trace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trace)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/2 "2012-02-08T23:21:25Z")
I think I like a blend of both best. So that way it’s soft, strong, and a bit stiff but not too stiff. ---
**Author:** ![sirnaq\_MN42](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sirnaq_mn42/32/613_2.png) [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2012, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/3 "2012-02-09T01:22:24Z")
I like my string to be rough like brand new string. Also I like it to hold tension for a while but who doesn’t like good tension? ---
**Author:** ![gabero](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gabero/32/968_2.png) [@gabero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gabero)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/4 "2012-02-09T02:29:07Z")
Try blending nylon in with the embroidery thread. nylon string holds up very long. I make my own thread using those 3 types of thread and i’m very pleased with how they look out and play. There is also very little to no string burn also. ---
**Author:** ![fellavader](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fellavader/32/905_2.png) [@fellavader](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fellavader)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/5 "2012-02-18T23:45:39Z")
Soft long lasting and hold tension. I really like Gstring. If you haven’t tried it you should. They have a good blend and could take some pointers from it if that’s what your looking for in a string. ---
**Author:** ![turtle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/turtle/32/1044_2.png) [@turtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtle)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/6 "2012-02-19T04:48:34Z")
> [@fellavader](#): > > Soft long lasting and hold tension. I really like Gstring. If you haven’t tried it you should. They have a good blend and could take some pointers from it if that’s what your looking for in a string. I have some G-String (and anyone who hasn’t tried it really should) - in fact Paul is one of the inspirations for me to explore this… ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/7 "2012-02-19T06:46:43Z")
I don’t know what I like. I like YYE 100% poly and that’s good enough for me for now, but with my pathetic skills, hey, it doesn’t take much to make me happy. Even so, I’m willing to expand my horizons and try other string. I got this interesting string on my DM2 right now. It’s a bit stiffer than I’m using to and taking it’s sweet time breaking in, but it’s got some great performance characteristics. ---
**Author:** ![MrSquirrel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mrsquirrel/32/1008_2.png) [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/8 "2012-02-20T02:34:30Z")
stiff like HamString ---
**Author:** ![luquita](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/luquita/32/108275_2.png) [@luquita](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/luquita)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2012, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/9 "2012-02-20T05:34:07Z")
> [@sirnaq\_MN42](#): > > I like my string to be rough like brand new string. Also I like it to hold tension for a while but who doesn’t like good tension? I agree but it is really easy to get burned t with the rough feel. ---
**Author:** ![mx.yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2012, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/10 "2012-02-20T06:32:01Z")
Been using a type 12 hamstring(or whatever ships with Terrapin X bearings) and its amazing, just not as soft as some other threads, middle ground softness Id say. Seems to hold tension really well and to last a ton. Has some nice bounce too. Also, can someone tell me what kind of string ships on a OD Dang? I loved that string, just dropped it in a puddle and ruined it. thin but tight bings, bouncy, held tension relatively well, and was SOFT. Thats what im looking for ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/11 "2012-02-20T06:36:29Z")
Dear god i hate hamstring! it felt cheap and like it was about to fall apart any second. i prefer kitty string. a slightly heavier feel with some serious bounce and softness. i like my string to be comfortable. ---
**Author:** ![turtle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/turtle/32/1044_2.png) [@turtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtle)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2012, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/12 "2012-02-20T08:11:57Z")
> [@mx.yoyo](#): > > Been using a type 12 hamstring(or whatever ships with Terrapin X bearings) and its amazing, just not as soft as some other threads, middle ground softness Id say. Seems to hold tension really well and to last a ton. Has some nice bounce too. Also, can someone tell me what kind of string ships on a OD Dang? I loved that string, just dropped it in a puddle and ruined it. thin but tight bings, bouncy, held tension relatively well, and was SOFT. Thats what im looking for Sounds like you have “One Drop Basic” string on there… (that’s what David slipped on my 54) It might have been a Toxic string (maybe even Markmont) ---
**Author:** ![Marcius](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marcius/32/7929_2.png) [@Marcius](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marcius)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2012, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/13 "2012-02-20T08:35:56Z")
When using 100% Poly, I prefer a thicker, heavier string. Slack tricks feel more satisfying with a heavier string imho. ---
**Author:** ![mx.yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/14 "2012-02-21T03:35:32Z")
> [@turtle](#): > > > [@mx.yoyo](#): > > > > Been using a type 12 hamstring(or whatever ships with Terrapin X bearings) and its amazing, just not as soft as some other threads, middle ground softness Id say. Seems to hold tension really well and to last a ton. Has some nice bounce too. Also, can someone tell me what kind of string ships on a OD Dang? I loved that string, just dropped it in a puddle and ruined it. thin but tight bings, bouncy, held tension relatively well, and was SOFT. Thats what im looking for > > Sounds like you have “One Drop Basic” string on there… (that’s what David slipped on my 54) > > It might have been a Toxic string (maybe even Markmont) I forgot to mention it was white if that helps. At first I thought MarkMont Dragon strings but it felt so soft. Ive never played markmont string so I couldnt tell though ---
**Author:** ![gabero](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gabero/32/968_2.png) [@gabero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gabero)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2012, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-survey/34703/15 "2012-02-21T04:57:57Z")
If anyone makes their own string i would send 3 of mine in a pack for 3 of your own.