# What strings are people using now-a-days? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [March 19, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340 "2019-03-19T22:04:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![excesspeople](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/excesspeople/32/46027_2.png) [@excesspeople](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/excesspeople)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/21 "2019-03-22T14:28:42Z")
I can go through a kitty string in less than an hour, the nylon 1.5s last about as long as plutonium, maybe 3 hours… My favorite strings are 8/3 blend of Trilobal poly/wooly nylon, I’ve been playing on the same 2 strings for 2 weeks now and there’s barely any fray. Also these blends hold tension amazingly! ---
**Author:** ![GOLDEN\_BEEBO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/golden_beebo/32/42424_2.png) [@GOLDEN\_BEEBO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GOLDEN_BEEBO)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/22 "2019-03-22T14:34:05Z")
i use yoyo king string ---
**Author:** ![Damb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/damb/32/44045_2.png) [@Damb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Damb)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/23 "2019-03-22T15:05:00Z")
I second this - Kitty just doesn’t hold up for me - it also demands string management a lot more than a nylon string so to speak! Kitty 1.5 ain’t as bad as their regular stuff though! ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/24 "2019-03-22T21:12:49Z")
I bought a back of Monkeyfinger vines (thick) for my fixies, and use mostly Ziplines for everything else. Hearing all the positive experiences with Plutonium, I decided to order a pack that just came today. First impression: this string is great. Very good all rounder string. Will have to see how long it holds up compared to the Ziplines, but I love the extra thickness and the overall feel is just very natural and soft. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/25 "2019-03-23T00:00:04Z")
I have tried sooo many strings and I keep coming back to the magic of YYSL 🧙 ---
**Author:** ![Imdavid122](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imdavid122/32/87913_2.png) [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/26 "2019-03-23T02:35:19Z")
just did, hope its good ---
**Author:** ![yoyo\_cubicle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_cubicle/32/691750_2.png) [@yoyo\_cubicle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_cubicle)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/27 "2019-03-23T02:59:26Z")
Piano wire, highest key. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo\_cubicle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_cubicle/32/691750_2.png) [@yoyo\_cubicle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_cubicle)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/28 "2019-03-23T03:15:39Z")
I apologise for the above post. Friday night is my drinking night, so I tend to post silly content on Friday nights. Here’s a real response. I have tried **many** strings over the last year plus. I currently like Zipline Strings and YoyoString Labs best, but I’m not satisfied with the durability of either. Big Bang Bandalores String Theory has the durability I’d love to see in poly blends, but I just can’t fully get used to the feel of the string. My ideal would be a marriage of the two. ---
**Author:** ![Applepooh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/applepooh/32/40751_2.png) [@Applepooh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Applepooh)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/29 "2019-03-23T03:35:52Z")
@smileypants707 spins some pretty dope strang. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo\_cubicle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_cubicle/32/691750_2.png) [@yoyo\_cubicle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_cubicle)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/30 "2019-03-23T03:39:12Z")
Thanks, I’ll reach out. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/31 "2019-03-23T04:31:21Z")
> [@yoyo\_cubicle](#): > > I’m not satisfied with the durability of either Whyyyy does string need to be ultra durable? I have to say I just don’t get this whole philosophy. I can understand if you wear through string in an hour, but if you get 8 solid hours of real time play out of a string, isn’t that “enough”? What’s the big deal with just replacing it? I mean strings are like MAX 50 cents, and that’s for the fancy poly stuff. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo\_cubicle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_cubicle/32/691750_2.png) [@yoyo\_cubicle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_cubicle)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/32 "2019-03-23T04:41:18Z")
It’s definitely not a big deal, but “8” hours of playing goes quick for me, and it’s because the drop off is too steep. I’m noticing very tangible differences in playability much sooner than 8 hours. Usually by the end of 2 days I want a new string. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/33 "2019-03-23T13:46:42Z")
> [@codinghorror](#): > > Whyyyy does string need to be ultra durable? I have to say I just don’t get this whole philosophy. I’ve been asking this more and more. It’s nice when you have a string that will last months, but it’s not necessary with how cheap string already is. And even when strings last months people still complain about the cost. For example cloud string at $4 a string. It should cost much more to be honest. > [@yoyo\_cubicle](#): > > Usually by the end of 2 days I want a new string. I don’t see an issue with this personally. If a string lasts two days then you only need to buy two 100 packs to get you through the year. That’s around $40 for kitty string or around $100 for string lab. Seems like a reasonable yearly budget for a hobby. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo\_cubicle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_cubicle/32/691750_2.png) [@yoyo\_cubicle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_cubicle)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/34 "2019-03-23T14:34:56Z")
It’s not about the budget for me, the issue is that I’m exceedingly lazy. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/35 "2019-03-23T14:49:34Z")
> [@codinghorror](#): > > Whyyyy does string need to be ultra durable? It doesn’t _have_ to be. It’s just nice to not have to change a string every day or two of play. And like @yoyo_cubicle said: > [@yoyo\_cubicle](#): > > I’m noticing very tangible differences in playability much sooner than 8 hours. So while a string can technically last for about 8 hours of play, the performance starts to die much closer to like 2 or 3 hours in. After saying all this, less durable strings have actually grown on me significantly in the past few weeks. I can appreciate most strings now. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/36 "2019-03-23T21:55:08Z")
The only argument in favor of super longevity in strings is if you have basically zero budget. Or if you just prefer 100% nylon as a thing, you’ll get ultra durable for free. Ahh, to tantalize the fingers with a fresh YYSL string. It’s like putting on a clean pair of underwear straight out of the dryer when they’re still warm. SO REFRESHING ✨ ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/37 "2019-03-23T22:01:23Z")
Why does it have to be an argument though? It’s just a nice feature… And yes, fresh poly string is v nice indeed. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/38 "2019-03-24T01:48:13Z")
I feel like nylon has some downsides that nylon fans tend to want everyone else to overlook. It isn’t “free longevity”, there are tradeoffs involved there. ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/39 "2019-03-24T02:08:11Z")
> [@codinghorror](#): > > I feel like nylon has some downsides that nylon fans tend to want everyone else to overlook. It isn’t “free longevity”, there are tradeoffs involved there. Agreed. Some of my yoyos are equipped with nylon and they last “forever”, but they have a different feel, and sometimes I want a more “natural” feeling string. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340/40 "2019-03-24T02:10:40Z")
You know what? Never mind. I’m not getting into this right now. Strings is as strings does, I suppose. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-strings-are-people-using-now-a-days/300340.md?page=3)