# 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:** 3
**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 17, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/41 "2023-08-17T00:03:15Z")
Beginner in diy strings . If you have any numbers to share (like reduction percentage of the string ?) ---
**Author:** ![eap314](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eap314/32/640207_2.png) [@eap314](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eap314)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/42 "2023-08-17T12:31:25Z")
Bulk poly Cheap, pretty long lasting, whippy If you want something more whippy at a high price, I also really like string theory 100% nylon ---
**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 17, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/43 "2023-08-17T22:40:24Z")
I use 30-35% reduction for my strings. Different thread types will probably be different feeling from each other even with the same reduction rate though. I source my silk from generic bulk silk sellers. A spool that can make around 3-4 strings each costs like 2.5 dollars here. From my experience, bulk korean silk perform very similarly to each other even if they’re under different brands. Each silk string lasts over a month under heavy play, and lasts even longer if you rotate your yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/44 "2023-08-17T22:55:33Z")
Kitty First Class Fat on everything ---
**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 18, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/45 "2023-08-18T23:52:00Z")
In fact I play responsive mainly,(Arrow Elite) , but love to make it Spin for walk the dog. ---
**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 18, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/46 "2023-08-18T23:56:12Z")
Thanks for your swift reply . Waouw 30-35% ! Seems a lot ! I reduce around 20% and feels already there is a lot of tension. Plus at the end, the string looks like a commercial one. Will try the 30% reduction . Using 100% Polyester usually. Kind Regards 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 19, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/47 "2023-08-19T00:05:08Z")
Put some bee-wax on the string to make it less slippery ---
**Author:** ![lance.manson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lance.manson/32/172666_2.png) [@lance.manson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lance.manson)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2023, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/48 "2023-08-20T02:54:12Z")
30-35% reduction seems like a lot to me. I’ve found a sweet spot at 10-12% but I also have a decent amount of tension on my wraps before spinning the string. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2023, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/49 "2023-08-20T05:15:39Z")
Typically, Bees Wax increases Friction, making it “More” responsive. Sounds counter intuitive. But I use bees wax on wood fixed axles to make them more responsive. Good luck. ---
**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 20, 2023, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/50 "2023-08-20T05:50:28Z")
> [@Pun1sh3R](#): > > Sounds counter intuitive. But I use bees wax on wood fixed axles to make them more responsive. What he said. Any lubricant increases overall contact between parts and drag creating more response. Also a protective affect between parts as your adding a fluid between the contact points. Beeswax on a string bring the lubricant in your scenarios. ---
**Author:** ![mrJames](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mrjames/32/236865_2.png) [@mrJames](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrJames)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2023, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/51 "2023-09-07T01:02:03Z")
I love Zipline strings and run Business Class and Accel on almost all my yoyos. A few of them are wearing Slackies or Alpha Lines, and the off-string has a Sochi fat. ---
**Author:** ![erebus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erebus/32/156121_2.png) [@erebus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/erebus)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/52 "2023-09-07T01:49:35Z")
c3 pro string ---
**Author:** ![Winter.Wolf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/winter.wolf/32/213286_2.png) [@Winter.Wolf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Winter.Wolf)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/53 "2023-09-07T04:09:03Z")
Goated string haha, I would’ve bought 3 if it wasn’t morally wrong to hog :\ ---
**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:** [September 7, 2023, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/54 "2023-09-07T04:10:08Z")
> [@Winter.Wolf](#): > > I would’ve bought 3 if it wasn’t morally wrong to hog :\ ![IMG_4053 copy](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/2/d/52d42f15a14f031a349dbaf6d5f145eca3e55beb.jpeg) Whoops :skull::skull::skull: ---
**Author:** ![Winter.Wolf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/winter.wolf/32/213286_2.png) [@Winter.Wolf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Winter.Wolf)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2023, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/55 "2023-09-07T04:10:54Z")
That pinkkkk thooooo 👌 ---
**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:** [September 7, 2023, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/56 "2023-09-07T04:17:52Z")
looking back on this thread after starting string reviews just taking notes lol, i HAVE to get to ot soom ---
**Author:** ![zaf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zaf/32/235871_2.png) [@zaf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zaf)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/57 "2023-11-12T01:02:34Z")
I can send one ot fat and ot normal to ya with the pay it forward that’s headed your way soon (idk why yyef recommended me this months later) ---
**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:** [November 12, 2023, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/58 "2023-11-12T06:31:49Z")
yeah that sounds sick! ---
**Author:** ![K1LCr09](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/k1lcr09/32/268600_2.png) [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/59 "2023-11-12T16:14:38Z")
I once a while ago bought a ton of this one string I found online, I am low now so this time I am also going to get string I know are quality. ---
**Author:** ![OPIE6060](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/opie6060/32/252979_2.png) [@OPIE6060](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OPIE6060)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-are-you-using/382442/60 "2023-12-03T01:27:15Z")
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