# What string are you buying **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 13, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335 "2026-06-13T11:53:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bznalcapone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bznalcapone/32/691806_2.png) [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/1 "2026-06-13T11:53:51Z")
Hello folks I’m wondering what string you all are buying and why. I have the ring bearer and forma. Looking for the best string to buy. Thanks for all the help and have a great and safe day ---
**Author:** ![Pindrop34](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Pindrop34](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pindrop34)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/2 "2026-06-13T12:08:41Z")
String preference is highly subjective. I personally like using OT fat, OT W1ld, and Sochi Alphaline. I’ve tried a ton of strings over the years, and for me, these fit closest to what I like. ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/3 "2026-06-13T12:22:42Z")
Original Throw for bulk, I’ve been enjoying the Pro blend, tho QC was not the best on my bag of it. Zipline ZSAir is super lux, probably my favorite overall but it’s expensive. Throw Yo is very good quality, I am subscribed to their Project Torsion so I have a bunch of it now. I find it to be very course/stiff in most blends requiring a dedicated break-in, and they also tend to be thicker, but they are very unique! The podcast [Rejection Therapy](https://youtu.be/lWiZRCnrsVE?is=de3eiHh118gyeZje) just had an episode on strings ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/4 "2026-06-13T14:24:03Z")
zipline executive class. soft as can be and i don’t have to change strings for a month or more. im not a fan of rough string and i hate changing strings every day or two so zipline checks the boxes for me. plus it’s a family owned business where Jeremy hand makes the string and i like supporting that ---
**Author:** ![Yospeedracer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yospeedracer/32/164176_2.png) [@Yospeedracer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yospeedracer)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/5 "2026-06-13T17:18:05Z")
You are probably going to try a lot of different strings throughout your journey. Some yoyos will do better with thick strings while others may work better with thin or normal widths. Some strings are really rough to the touch and others can be quite soft. Over time you will develop a preference. Btw, I use YYSL, OT and Airetic ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/6 "2026-06-14T12:43:34Z")
> [@SlowThrow](#): > > Original Throw for bulk > [@SlowThrow](#): > > QC was not the best on my bag of it. I’ve experienced the same with a bag of Fat and Normal OT. Last strings I bought were some close out Edge string. Currently just going through my stash ---
**Author:** ![SuperTrooper](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/supertrooper/32/667906_2.png) [@SuperTrooper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperTrooper)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/7 "2026-06-14T13:07:26Z")
Zipline Pea soup Big Red Nylon string is the GOAT. Lasts forever and performance is great ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/8 "2026-06-14T13:19:06Z")
Strings are a VERY personal thing, and what you the string you play with depends on what you expect of it. My strings range from the everyday play to the REALLY weird and unpredictable. If you’re just starting, stick with a good, bulk spun polyester. Once you have a feel for your own style, you can branch out into other boutique strings and different materials to see what fits best. ---
**Author:** ![kaozmachine](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kaozmachine/32/648040_2.png) [@kaozmachine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaozmachine)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/9 "2026-06-14T16:31:54Z")
Big Red Thin Nylon. Can’t recommend enough. ---
**Author:** ![Des](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/des/32/701367_2.png) [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/10 "2026-06-14T16:53:32Z")
I just started using one string Junyi Lin i really like it but it wears out a little quicker than other strings ---
**Author:** ![Brixlair](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/brixlair/32/302615_2.png) [@Brixlair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Brixlair)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-buying/447335/11 "2026-06-14T17:40:42Z")
Yoyo string lab venom. Feels like a premium string without the high price tag and lasts a long time for me. Good medium thickness that works well with everything. Plenty of colors to choose from too