# Strings advice **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [November 8, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367 "2019-11-08T18:49:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hellathrowed](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hellathrowed/32/118449_2.png) [@hellathrowed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hellathrowed)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/1 "2019-11-08T18:49:27Z")
I’ve only ever gotten normal kitty string. I’m wanting to try better boutique string. Thicker string generally. Should I just try kitty fat? What’s a “nicer” string to try? ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryanmcg/32/72186_2.png) [@ryanmcg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ryanmcg)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/2 "2019-11-08T18:58:22Z")
Markmont. Cumulus Foam or One Drop Choice strings. Both last so much longer I end up spending less on string. ---
**Author:** ![Benmichael86](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benmichael86/32/64422_2.png) [@Benmichael86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benmichael86)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/3 "2019-11-08T19:11:11Z")
Markmont. Formulas Cumulus Foam is :fire: :fire: :fire: ---
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/4 "2019-11-08T19:17:22Z")
> [@Benmichael86](#): > > Formulas Cumulus Foam How long do they last? I read it, and it can’t be right. 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/5 "2019-11-08T19:29:29Z")
Also consider YoYoStringLabs Plutonium or Ammo, or any of ZipLine’s thicker strings (I don’t know which ones off hand, but the descriptions on the ZL website will tell you). ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryanmcg/32/72186_2.png) [@ryanmcg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ryanmcg)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/6 "2019-11-08T19:56:19Z")
I dunno yet, as I haven’t worn one out. I usually kill bulk poly in about 20-45 mins, at which point it is so frayed and lifeless that whips require way too much effort. I’ve got over 5 hours on one Cumulus Foam and it’s got a bit of fraying, but it still whips almost like new. I haven’t tried washing it yet, which is supposed to extend its life greatly. I’m very interested to see what washing it actually does. ---
**Author:** ![WretchedRapture](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wretchedrapture/32/1124_2.png) [@WretchedRapture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WretchedRapture)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/7 "2019-11-08T20:03:52Z")
You’d be surprised. lol. I’ve put some Cumulus Foam and Dragons on a few different throws maybe about a month ago. I’ve used them on and off, and I haven’t even had to consider changing them yet. They get some visible wear as they break in, but they still feel strong as ever and play like new. I’d suggest snagging a sample pack if they’re still available. Definitely worth every penny. ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/8 "2019-11-08T20:09:34Z")
> [@ryanmcg](#): > > One Drop Choice strings I second this! I love these strings 😃 ---
**Author:** ![T4t3z0r88](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/t4t3z0r88/32/66430_2.png) [@T4t3z0r88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/T4t3z0r88)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/9 "2019-11-08T23:37:56Z")
I have only tried cumulus foam and night moves from markmont, but both are great. I’ve been digging night moves a bit more. I have never experienced a string whip as fast as night moves, its nuts! Also yysl type x is a great all around string. ---
**Author:** ![hellathrowed](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hellathrowed/32/118449_2.png) [@hellathrowed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hellathrowed)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/10 "2019-11-09T01:13:35Z")
Anything on yye you guys recommend? Ammos any good? ---
**Author:** ![T4t3z0r88](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/t4t3z0r88/32/66430_2.png) [@T4t3z0r88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/T4t3z0r88)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/11 "2019-11-09T01:17:34Z")
Yysl was my first go to string. Been using that brand since their first prototypes. They are all true to their description. I definitely prefer ammo over venom. Its definitely a thick string if that’s your jam ---
**Author:** ![Avvatar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/avvatar/32/78432_2.png) [@Avvatar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Avvatar)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/12 "2019-11-09T01:35:27Z")
One of the kind members of this forum sent me a grip of YYSL Platinums with a bst transaction. Boy! They ARE nice! ---
**Author:** ![Rosenberg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rosenberg/32/20465_2.png) [@Rosenberg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rosenberg)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/13 "2019-11-09T02:44:32Z")
Ammo is great string, I always keep some on hand. I like venom also. The Markmont strings are great as well but they are very different when compared to ammo, with the exception of the 65. The 65 feels much more like Ammo, but most of the other formulas have a feel that you just have to experience to understand, unless you’re familiar with what toxic strings felt like ---
**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:** [November 9, 2019, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/14 "2019-11-09T05:23:33Z")
That would be Plutonium, but Platinum sounds like a good name for a lab string. :thinking: ---
**Author:** ![rssbrry](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rssbrry/32/659755_2.png) [@rssbrry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rssbrry)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/15 "2019-11-09T07:38:45Z")
I’m a huge fan of YYSL Plutonium. I’ve been using it almost exclusively on my favorite throws for about a year now. I also just got a Markmont Blue Eyed White Dragon string, and it feels pretty stellar, too. Thick, and very solid, but much softer on the hands than I was anticipating. ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/16 "2019-11-09T10:32:38Z")
If anyone has tried sochi…which is similar to kitty fat in terms of thickness? ---
**Author:** ![Avvatar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/avvatar/32/78432_2.png) [@Avvatar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Avvatar)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-advice/310367/17 "2019-11-09T11:43:54Z")
Oops, trademarked, copyrighted, patented, etc… I’ll let you use it, but I get 24 of them per year, and you owe me a beer. 🤝