# Strings **URL:** \ **Category:** Spin Tops\ **Created:** [October 11, 2012, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings/43865 "2012-10-11T06:31:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![junkim100](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/junkim100/32/268080_2.png) [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings/43865/1 "2012-10-11T06:31:02Z")
I found that yoyo string is made out of 2string and top string is made out of 3strings. Is there any more difference? Can I use yoyo string for the top? ---
**Author:** ![FiveIronBrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fiveironbrian/32/451_2.png) [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings/43865/2 "2012-10-11T15:25:26Z")
The additional differences between the 2 strand and 3 strands are the ply (number of threads per strand) and the material (cotton, polyester, etc.).  Yo-yo string is typically not good for tops as it is usually too thin and not long enough. You want to look for a ball of cotton twine that you can cut for yourself.  #24 cotton twine at Ace Hardware is perfect for something the size of a Bearing King.  If the top is smaller or bigger you can look for something thinner or thicker.  This thread tells you more about string: [Getting Started with Spin Tops - Spin Tops - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,25361.0.html). ---
**Author:** ![Neff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/neff/32/359_2.png) [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings/43865/3 "2012-10-12T01:59:25Z")
I used to make 3 ply top string, but recently started making 4 ply string. Much tighter, rounder, yeah just better.