# Type X or Ammo ?

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-x-or-ammo/74379>\
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\
**Created:** [May 2, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-x-or-ammo/74379 "2015-05-02T14:31:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![TheGrelots](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thegrelots/32/1572_2.png) [@TheGrelots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheGrelots)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-x-or-ammo/74379/1 "2015-05-02T14:31:29Z")

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Hello ! I’m going to order string soon and the 50 packs of ammo/type x were at the right moment for me,I have already tried ammo once and I liked it but the type x are cheaper.I would like to know how they compare in thickness,longevity and slickness.Also,how do they compare to buddah,I’m also getting some of them and was thinking about getting type x because they are thinner (I think).

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**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:** [May 3, 2015, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-x-or-ammo/74379/2 "2015-05-03T05:28:04Z")

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I was hoping someone would give some independent input for you, but to answer your question, Ammo is a thicker version of Type X with the tension slightly tweaked to JD’s preference. Type X is a regular sized string. Ammo feels just slightly softer, but only marginally due to being thicker. Ammo’s thickness is great for slacks, but Type X still throws slack like basic string. Both have the performance and feel that people seem to really like. Some sponsored players use the Type X more, so it isn’t a lesser string than Ammo, just different. Ammo lasts a little longer due to its thickness.