# What string are you using? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [August 13, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442 "2023-08-13T05:46:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![44playerYunosuke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/3be4f8/32.png) [@44playerYunosuke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44playerYunosuke)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/1 "2023-08-13T05:46:09Z")
Hello, I know this is sudden, but what kind of string are you using? I’m interested in strings, but I live in Japan, so I don’t know much about yo-yo parts from overseas. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. 1. what kind of string are you using? 2. why do you use that string? Comments are welcome. Here is a review of strings I have used HKMTequipment TORU String signature:Toru Miyazaki Very thin compared to other strings, so it works well with pads that have a good return String lasts a long time Thin but flies well HKMTequipment Ayumu String signature:Kasuga Ayumu The string is very soft and comfortable to the touch. The thickness is normal, but it flies less than Toru. sochi phoenix string Very similar to ayumu string kitty string It doesn’t fly as well as other strings. soft ---
**Author:** ![SR1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sr1/32/104603_2.png) [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/2 "2023-08-13T05:50:21Z")
OT Fat baby ![IMG_3609](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/7/f/97fed44184c2b5c8b8c896b25109159257d60918.jpeg) Used to be a Sochi Fat guy but then it went out of stock everywhere and I’m p sure I like this better now anyways. Also if it’s good enough for Hunter it’s good enough for me lmao ---
**Author:** ![p44company](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/p44company/32/253678_2.png) [@p44company](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p44company)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/3 "2023-08-13T05:58:35Z")
![IMG_20230809_141127](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/8/5/68537164d22fa07a82dab55deb348d5fc2c99bff.jpeg) shameless plug but I’m currently using this fella String Type: Heavy (XL Neon Fuucshia) String Texture: Mid- Tex ---
**Author:** ![Albertino](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/albertino/32/302953_2.png) [@Albertino](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Albertino)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/4 "2023-08-13T06:13:36Z")
For me its Zipline x Sochi Alphaline, love those strings, nice thickness, very fast on slacks and whips, reliable and very durable and soft ![20230813_071300](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/f/6/6f6b7c6986cbceb46b00f0d5c21ceb44f5def589.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MarioMaker17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@MarioMaker17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarioMaker17)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/5 "2023-08-13T06:22:33Z")
Right now I use Project 44 Fat 12 (this is discontinued) for most of my yoyo’s with YYF Bearings and Yotricks Vip Bearings. I also have project 44 Coar Tex - Fat. It works well with yoyo’s with KonKave bearings because then it doesn’t snag The best string I have tried is whatever duncan ships with their bimetal yoyo’s In the future I will get some Alphaline string ---
**Author:** ![Yooo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yooo/32/196320_2.png) [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/6 "2023-08-13T06:23:36Z")
Mostly AceYo since it’s so cheap. It was $12 for 100. I like it. Lately I been wondering if some string from the same exacr bag hold up better than others. Maybe I’m crazy. I also use iYoYo Slackies thin for some of my smaller gap yoyos. Wish I had the thick slackies I like them. I gotta try out some more string. ![PXL_20230813_061553365.PORTRAIT](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/d/e/8deb4881aec1fb78e2ab145f2991072de199337d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Oroboryo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oroboryo/32/232243_2.png) [@Oroboryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oroboryo)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/7 "2023-08-13T07:08:59Z")
I like yoyostringlab plutonium and nitro+. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/8 "2023-08-13T13:41:36Z")
Strings. I like strings. Let’s see. I love skyline 3 and prestige. I like the look of the red business class but haven’t ever hit any. I like string labs but I forget which one I liked most. Ammo and plutonium sound right. I love cotton and have lots of bulk but kot-n is really nice. I’ve got a bunch of mighty flea string for my mini/micro yo-yos. I came back to the hobby on cage free so I always have sone of that around. Yye 100% poly is rough and thin in a way that works on some throws A&A where great I’m not sure if they are still on break or coming back but I hope they come back I really liked there poly nylon blend and colors Michael with his string werx nylon is really nice. He’s awesome and his string is always really good. P44 I’ve heard great things but I also haven’t got my order yet to try them. Sone of that was postal issues which they worked to resolve but we will see. Would love to give them a glowing recommendation at some point. I have various other string lots of bulk no name stuff or custom made stuff or Myy or cheap no name. Various quality but in the end either not good enough to recommend or not commercially available so no need to mention. I’ve also made some of my own string. It’s usually fine. Nothing amazing but not on the terrible end. I prefer buying others it’s a big time sink for mediocre and plain. ---
**Author:** ![LeeFromSwitzerland](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leefromswitzerland/32/235601_2.png) [@LeeFromSwitzerland](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeeFromSwitzerland)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/9 "2023-08-13T14:08:31Z")
About making your own strings, maybe make a pause, or change something in the process ? I was not satisfied for several weeks until I got proper strings. Now trying to do custom high end strings. Take care Lee ---
**Author:** ![LeeFromSwitzerland](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leefromswitzerland/32/235601_2.png) [@LeeFromSwitzerland](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeeFromSwitzerland)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/10 "2023-08-13T14:17:33Z")
You should make your own custom strings to fit perfectly your game. Once the diy process is understood, it becomes really addictive, because strings get better and better the more you do them and experience them. Kind Regards Lee ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/11 "2023-08-13T14:26:10Z")
I get this thought. When my kids are older and time more abundant I’ll probably give making string another shot but for now life’s fast and time fleeting ---
**Author:** ![LeftyThrower24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leftythrower24/32/264593_2.png) [@LeftyThrower24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyThrower24)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/12 "2023-08-13T16:01:05Z")
This past year I’ve tried I think 4-5 string companies, I like Sochi the best so far (fat and XL to be exact). It’s consistently pretty soft and bouncy while holding tension well. I’ve been using Kitty FC Fat these last couple months and while it’s _good_ I just personally like the feel of Sochi string better and for the price. Twisted Stringz and Monkey Vines are also pretty dang good bulk, if you can find it in the color(s) you want. ---
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/13 "2023-08-13T17:25:34Z")
Koloski’s Venom string and Snakebite are currently up there for me. I like comfort. Kitty String is also a go-to. ---
**Author:** ![Albertino](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/albertino/32/302953_2.png) [@Albertino](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Albertino)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/14 "2023-08-13T18:42:58Z")
My man life is too short to use time to make your own strings, in my case I prefer to leave it to the people that do it as a job and use the time to learn and create how many tricks/combos as possible! ---
**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:** [August 13, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/15 "2023-08-13T19:15:49Z")
I use a combination of my own strings, and whatever I snag from pay-it-forward boxes 😃 ---
**Author:** ![theendofcake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theendofcake/32/245990_2.png) [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/16 "2023-08-13T21:12:07Z")
i’ve been meaning to buy ad many sample packs as possible to see what i like, but the yoyostringlab ones are sold out 💔 so i’m just using Kitty First Class fat until the packs come back ---
**Author:** ![LX\_Emergency](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lx_emergency/32/149227_2.png) [@LX\_Emergency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LX_Emergency)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/17 "2023-08-13T21:34:57Z")
Mostly Mazal Top woolly nylon. I love that stuff. ---
**Author:** ![IoSonoFormaggio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/iosonoformaggio/32/263206_2.png) [@IoSonoFormaggio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IoSonoFormaggio)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/18 "2023-08-13T21:39:02Z")
I make my own silk string that’s high tensioned so it flies across really fast with minimal effort. Apparently William Chow makes his own silk string too. It feels very similar to to Takeshi String V2, although takeshi string is poly ---
**Author:** ![44playerYunosuke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/3be4f8/32.png) [@44playerYunosuke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44playerYunosuke)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/19 "2023-08-13T23:58:57Z")
Thanks for replying. I am pretty sure that is the string that Hunter is using. And since the owner is Shuyun Tang, it looks good for competitions. I will consider it when I run out of string spare! If you’re so inclined, you can try the HKMTequipment string as well. It’s more expensive than other strings but very good quality string. I recommend AYUMU string and HAJIME string. They are very soft but fly very well. And your Silver Klondike is also very cool! @bodahrevy Thank you very much for your valuable input I would like to try the zip line string because of its beautiful color. @fradiger original throw and sochi are very popular! I would also like to try alpha line and zip line! ---
**Author:** ![44playerYunosuke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/3be4f8/32.png) [@44playerYunosuke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44playerYunosuke)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/20 "2023-08-14T00:02:51Z")
Thanks for the reply. I hear that homemade strings fly well! And if it feels like that TAKESHI string, it must fly very well! I want to make one too! [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442.md?page=2)