# Types of cotton string?

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**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [May 7, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-cotton-string/319644 "2020-05-07T03:41:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 7, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-cotton-string/319644/1 "2020-05-07T03:41:56Z")

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What is the difference between the regular and type 10 strings on yoyoexpert? I am about to buy a bunch to use with a legend wing and traditional shaped wooden yoyo from yoyofactory, and want to know what would work best.

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**Post date:** [May 7, 2020, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-cotton-string/319644/2 "2020-05-07T12:08:40Z")

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Thickness, regular or Type 8 has eight threads Type 10 has ten and is a bit thicker. Type-10 is the bulk cotton of choice for modern-responsive play. Slick-6 is a 50/50 poly cotton blend with three of each threads. There is also some Type-9 cotton out there as well.

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**Post date:** [May 7, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-cotton-string/319644/3 "2020-05-07T14:54:22Z")

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So it would work fine with wooden imperial shaped yoyos too?

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**Post date:** [May 7, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-cotton-string/319644/4 "2020-05-07T15:02:09Z")

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Type-8 will have better spin times, Type-10 will be more responsive, but yes they will both work and are recommended for your wooden throws. The black and yellow blends are similar to the old Playmaxx Bumblebee strings.

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> Good Yo-Yo string is essential if you want to get the most out of your yo-yo. 100% cotton is best for the beginner yo-yo player just starting with the very basics and responsive play. Also great if just starting to work on a bind return for...