# What string to use in a fixed axle

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**Category:** General Yo-Yo\
**Created:** [October 31, 2013, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-to-use-in-a-fixed-axle/60786 "2013-10-31T22:53:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![iron\_hayden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ed655f/32.png) [@iron\_hayden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iron_hayden)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2013, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-to-use-in-a-fixed-axle/60786/1 "2013-10-31T22:53:13Z")

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Hey guys I think I’m gonna try some fixed axle play with the new hildy brothers currier and I was just wondering what is the best string for fixed axle yoyo with a maple axle. Thanks so much!

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**Author:** ![yooldman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yooldman/32/1213_2.png) [@yooldman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yooldman)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-to-use-in-a-fixed-axle/60786/2 "2013-10-31T22:57:21Z")

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If you are ordering from here there is only one choice, type-10 thick cotton. If you want colors other than white PM me, I’ll recommend a great string from another supplier.

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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-to-use-in-a-fixed-axle/60786/3 "2013-10-31T23:14:59Z")

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Wood axle = 100% cotton.

YYE’s Type 10 100% cotton is what I would recommend.

Something about wood yoyo, wood axle and white cotton string that seems so right.

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**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2013, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-to-use-in-a-fixed-axle/60786/4 "2013-11-01T00:40:13Z")

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Note that type-10 is only available in the 100-pack last time I checked. That’s OK, if you’re doing fixed-axle a significant amount, you’ll use it. Some people break strings on fixed-axle throws every 30 minutes to 2.5 hours (depending on intensity of session and integrity of string).

Lasts a bit longer for me, but not TOooo much. Or maybe it really only lasts that long for me, too, and my fixed-axle sessions are short enough and spread-out enough that I don’t notice!

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**Author:** ![SloppyBinds](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sloppybinds/32/1179_2.png) [@SloppyBinds](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SloppyBinds)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2013, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-to-use-in-a-fixed-axle/60786/5 "2013-11-01T00:45:50Z")

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Another vote for type 10 cotton. Its the best over all in my opinion.

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**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:** [November 2, 2013, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-to-use-in-a-fixed-axle/60786/6 "2013-11-02T03:15:37Z")

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My preference is 100% cotton, but I mostly use slick 8 because it’s more durable.  
(Slick 8 = 50/50 cotton/poly)