# Types of string? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 18, 2011, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-string/22929 "2011-01-18T01:57:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ley](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ley/32/769_2.png) [@Ley](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ley)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2011, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-string/22929/1 "2011-01-18T01:57:22Z")
Can anyone explain what the difference between the different types of string is? I know that they are made of different materials but how does that affect game play. So far iv only been able to play with cotton and slick 6 and i would like to know what else is available. Is there a best string? Is one more resistant than the other? What materials are they made of? Cotton/poly/kevlar… Anything else? ---
**Author:** ![Ibanez\_Guy88](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ibanez_guy88/32/525_2.png) [@Ibanez\_Guy88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ibanez_Guy88)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-string/22929/2 "2011-01-18T02:21:27Z")
There are a lot of key factors in many different string companies/ people. Many have their own way of twisting them and the materials, ect to get different playing styles out of the string they make. Which is why there’s a lot to choose from. But to my attention that’s about it, it’s the way they make string varies from material ex. Poly/Nylon/ Kevlar/ silk and the list goes on, to the method that each individual, company or person, twists their string. The method the string is made/ material will always change the way a string plays compared to others. Take G string for example, go on the site [http://www.yoyogstring.com/](http://www.yoyogstring.com/) and check out all of the different formats out there. I believe Chaos string is still around so check them out [http://www.chaosyoyos.com/](http://www.chaosyoyos.com/) I hope this helps. ---
**Author:** ![singdreamyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/singdreamyo/32/732_2.png) [@singdreamyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/singdreamyo)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2011, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-string/22929/3 "2011-01-18T05:44:37Z")
I was kinda wondering the same thing. I bought a bunch of 100% cotton of the thicker kind (8 something?) and they don’t seem to last as long (and seem to come unwound a lot easier) as what has come with some of my yo-yos, but I don’t know what kind of string that is. It is a little thinner I think, and wound tighter. Is that the way 100% cotton typically is, or just thicker string? Or a combination of both I suppose… ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-string/22929/4 "2011-01-19T05:47:35Z")
100% cotton wears quickly. Some people prefer it for the feel it gives. But most people play blends or synthetics. Your yoyos most likely came with slick 6 (50/50 cotton ploy blend) ---
**Author:** ![yoyomatt2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f19dbf/32.png) [@yoyomatt2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomatt2)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-string/22929/5 "2011-01-19T17:40:38Z")
poly is what i use. kevlar lasts a long time ---
**Author:** ![hoggwild89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/57b2e6/32.png) [@hoggwild89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hoggwild89)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2011, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-string/22929/6 "2011-01-20T10:46:11Z")
One site lists: "White Brazilian Mondo String 100 Percent Polyester We have a great source for some great 100% polyester handmade Brazilian string. This string holds a loop better than most poly string, and is smooth and strong for great play." Has anyone here tried it? is is as good as they claim? ???