# string? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [December 16, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659 "2012-12-16T18:02:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/1 "2012-12-16T18:02:55Z")
what string do yoyu recommend for slak and whips? ---
**Author:** ![yoyosforbreakfast](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyosforbreakfast/32/901_2.png) [@yoyosforbreakfast](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyosforbreakfast)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/2 "2012-12-16T18:04:25Z")
Any handmade strings, like toxic, yoyostringlab, etc ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/3 "2012-12-16T19:01:24Z")
Depends, really. Some people enjoy really fast whips, while others like more control on slacks. Both are things that you have to consider when judging which string is “best on slacks” ---
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/4 "2012-12-16T19:10:24Z")
for control and learning like to learn brent stole and lacvration to the heart ect current im uaing some skane bite string ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/5 "2012-12-16T19:23:38Z")
If I could shameless promote myself, check out Power Cord (t) strings (see my signature). It’s stiff and has control like no other string. ---
**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/6 "2012-12-16T19:33:32Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/c/1/6c19d26e10db3a4f7f16329fb1c4771827b79bc9.jpeg) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![n00bbeginner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/n00bbeginner/32/1109_2.png) [@n00bbeginner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/n00bbeginner)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/7 "2012-12-16T19:37:23Z")
Jake and Big Yoyo both make awesome strings. You should check them out. ---
**Author:** ![Jerrod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jerrod/32/367145_2.png) [@Jerrod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jerrod)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/8 "2012-12-16T19:37:57Z")
😃 ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/9 "2012-12-16T19:50:25Z")
> [@Q](#): > > > [@Jake Elliott](#): > > > > If I could shameless promote myself, check out Power Cord (t) strings (see my signature). It’s stiff and has control like no other string. > > [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/\_5wyknom2Nnw/SZNhSOGX3nI/AAAAAAAABCM/Gip8h-3QQGQ/s320/BillyMays3.jpg](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5wyknom2Nnw/SZNhSOGX3nI/AAAAAAAABCM/Gip8h-3QQGQ/s320/BillyMays3.jpg) > > 🙂 Made my day. ---
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/10 "2012-12-16T20:05:23Z")
> [@Jerrod](#): > > I just use normal polyester string. I love whips, slacks, and suicides. I do a lot of them. I don’t have any problems with the string. It’s really more about learning the proper technique. i know i can learn with reg cotton string realy but string thats made for it are like train wheels at least thats what i heard ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/11 "2012-12-16T21:05:32Z")
> [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > > [@Jerrod](#): > > > > I just use normal polyester string. I love whips, slacks, and suicides. I do a lot of them. I don’t have any problems with the string. It’s really more about learning the proper technique. > > i know i can learn with reg cotton string realy but string thats made for it are like train wheels at least thats what i heard I’m guessing your new to yoyoing due to the fact you are trying to whip with cotton. Polyester or nylon string with help some due to the fact it keeps shape better, but it’s all about practice. There are no training wheels in yoyoing. ---
**Author:** ![NathanC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathanc/32/891_2.png) [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/12 "2012-12-16T21:28:20Z")
Just buy some bulk regular or nylon Kitty String, or some of the Something string which is now my favorite bulk string. No need for fancy, expensive string, especially when you’re first starting out. I find most of it whips too fast and makes it tough for beginners to tell what’s happening. ---
**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/13 "2012-12-16T21:32:19Z")
I tend to just use Highlights. Nobody wants to give Q string. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/14 "2012-12-16T21:46:59Z")
> [@Jagmcool](#): > > > [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > > > > [@Jerrod](#): > > > > > > I just use normal polyester string. I love whips, slacks, and suicides. I do a lot of them. I don’t have any problems with the string. It’s really more about learning the proper technique. > > > > i know i can learn with reg cotton string realy but string thats made for it are like train wheels at least thats what i heard > > I’m guessing your new to yoyoing due to the fact you are trying to whip with cotton. Polyester or nylon string with help some due to the fact it keeps shape better, but it’s all about practice. There are no training wheels in yoyoing. im not that new that was an example i can do jades ninja vanish and iron whips and u can whip with cotton lol ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/15 "2012-12-17T02:00:14Z")
> [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > > [@Jagmcool](#): > > > > > [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > > > > > > [@Jerrod](#): > > > > > > > > I just use normal polyester string. I love whips, slacks, and suicides. I do a lot of them. I don’t have any problems with the string. It’s really more about learning the proper technique. > > > > > > i know i can learn with reg cotton string realy but string thats made for it are like train wheels at least thats what i heard > > > > I’m guessing your new to yoyoing due to the fact you are trying to whip with cotton. Polyester or nylon string with help some due to the fact it keeps shape better, but it’s all about practice. There are no training wheels in yoyoing. > > im not that new that was an example i can do jades ninja vanish and iron whips and u can whip with cotton lol You can but its less than idea since its so soft. ---
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/16 "2012-12-17T02:25:33Z")
i know and by training wheels i mean slightly easier than usual. ---
**Author:** ![magicman21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@magicman21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/magicman21)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/17 "2012-12-17T02:36:00Z")
> [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > i know and by training wheels i mean slightly easier than usual. I consider any homemade string “training wheels.” They are made to make slacks/whips easier. If you have the money to spend on custom string, then go for it. I just buy bulk yellow poly, as I can get it anywhere, and its harder to do slacks/whips then toxic, G string, etc…improving my skills. my 2 cents… Cheers, ---
**Author:** ![Hippo\_Samurai](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hippo_samurai/32/1058_2.png) [@Hippo\_Samurai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hippo_Samurai)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/18 "2012-12-17T03:06:05Z")
> [@Jerrod](#): > > I just use normal polyester string. I love whips, slacks, and suicides. I do a lot of them. I don’t have any problems with the string. It’s really more about learning the proper technique. I can barely do a brent stole with regular kitty string. However, with my homemade string I can do a triple brent stole. There’s a HUGE difference. One performs flat out better than the other for whips. ---
**Author:** ![Jerrod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jerrod/32/367145_2.png) [@Jerrod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jerrod)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/19 "2012-12-17T04:35:31Z")
😃 ---
**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:** [December 17, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659/20 "2012-12-17T04:52:13Z")
> [@Jerrod](#): > > > [@Hippo\_Samurai](#): > > > > > [@Jerrod](#): > > > > > > I just use normal polyester string. I love whips, slacks, and suicides. I do a lot of them. I don’t have any problems with the string. It’s really more about learning the proper technique. > > > > I can barely do a brent stole with regular kitty string. However, with my homemade string I can do a triple brent stole. There’s a HUGE difference. One performs flat out better than the other for whips. > > A triple Brent Stole requires the same interaction with the string as a regular Brent Stole, you just whip the string around a few extra times. So, being able to do a triple instead of a single due to string quality doesn’t really make sense. > > Anyway, I was just offering some advice from my personal experience, which I stand by. I don’t have problems hitting whips and lacerations, or anything, with YYE/Kitty poly. I would argue that proper technique is the more important factor, or “HUGE difference.” However, use whatever string makes you happy, works for you, and keeps you throwing. That’s what it’s all about. You don’t think it’s the “whip the string around a few extra times” that’s a factor here? :wink: [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/46659.md?page=2)