# String Tension Problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [March 12, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731 "2013-03-12T23:02:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Last\_Icon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a5b964/32.png) [@Last\_Icon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Last_Icon)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/1 "2013-03-12T23:02:26Z")
I’m pretty new to unresponsive play. Right now I am throwing a YYF Whip. Working on my binds, etc. My current frustration is my string gets a lot of tension on it. It wraps together, knots even. For example I will throw a few man of the flying trapeze and his brother. After a few times, it’s tangled. Even doing front/bottom mount tricks as well. Do I need to work on my throw and other techniques? and or up grade my yo yo? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks. ---
**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:** [March 13, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/2 "2013-03-13T00:48:25Z")
Here’s a link to help on managing the string tension. It’s something we all have to deal with, it’s not because of your throw. No need for a new yoyo. > **[YoYoExpert.com - Intermediate - String Tension](https://yoyoexpert.com/learn/017-intermediate-string-tension.php)** > > Learn how to adjust the tension of your yo-yo string at YoYoExpert.com. ---
**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:** [March 13, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/3 "2013-03-13T01:20:46Z")
String ages as well. Not sure what string YYF includes with a Whip (or if you’re using that string) but string also varies greatly in quality and composition (if you grabbed a cotton string not really knowing the difference, you may be in a world of hurt!). ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/4 "2013-03-13T01:27:14Z")
It happens to everyone. Its not u or the yoyo, string tightening or loosening is inevitable and u cant really avoid it. Just check ur string every couple throws to fix the tension… u get used to the routine eventually. Some strings affect tension more than others. Try getting 100% polyester string ---
**Author:** ![thefluteninja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e19b73/32.png) [@thefluteninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thefluteninja)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/5 "2013-03-13T03:25:07Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > It happens to everyone. Its not u or the yoyo, string tightening or loosening is inevitable and u cant really avoid it. Just check ur string every couple throws to fix the tension… u get used to the routine eventually. Some strings affect tension more than others. Try getting 100% polyester string I have to check my string tension after every throw(it is not that I have to). After awhile you get into the habit of checking and it is no big deal. I would start off with some Fat Kitty String and then get better string as you progress. Good luck:) ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/6 "2013-03-13T21:45:37Z")
Are you a lefty? String tension is a lot harder to manage if you are because the string loosens instead of tightening. ---
**Author:** ![Last\_Icon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a5b964/32.png) [@Last\_Icon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Last_Icon)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/7 "2013-03-13T21:48:41Z")
Thanks for the link and the advice all. I am using polyester strings. I changed the string and things seem a lot better. I’m going to have to change my string a bit more often then I have been. Thank you again. ---
**Author:** ![Last\_Icon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a5b964/32.png) [@Last\_Icon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Last_Icon)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/8 "2013-03-13T21:51:40Z")
Any recommendations for good strings? I am about do to stock up. How many of you use the extra long strings? I’m not at that point of play, just curious. ---
**Author:** ![SkyHighYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skyhighyo/32/234_2.png) [@SkyHighYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkyHighYo)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/9 "2013-03-13T22:21:01Z")
String? Simple. Normal (or fat) Kitty String. Neon Yellow. buy a bundle (100 strings). ---
**Author:** ![Last\_Icon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a5b964/32.png) [@Last\_Icon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Last_Icon)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-tension-problem/50731/10 "2013-03-13T22:39:44Z")
Kitty Strings are good? I’ll check’em.