# When do I change my String?

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [July 18, 2014, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855 "2014-07-18T01:43:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![Aniceguy27](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Aniceguy27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aniceguy27)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855/1 "2014-07-18T01:43:40Z")

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Right now I’m throwing a DM2 and this is my second day with it. I am using a poly string. When I was throwing towards the end of my practice tonight my yo yo starting making a loud grinding noise. Is this a indicator of need to change the string or something else? I have only been throwing for about 2 weeks so still learning about to yoyo itself. Any help is great.

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**Author:** ![xiaoxiao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/85e7bf/32.png) [@xiaoxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xiaoxiao)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855/2 "2014-07-18T01:54:43Z")

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First of all, Welcome to the yoyoing community 😃  
A loud grinding noise implies you need to oil your yoyo.  
More specifically, your yoyo bearing.  
You’ll find some on this website.  
Now to the topic title, change your string every 1-2 weeks. Depending on usage.  
Good luck!

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**Author:** ![Aniceguy27](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Aniceguy27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aniceguy27)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855/3 "2014-07-18T01:57:53Z")

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I play like an hour a day is that 1 to 2 week accurate.

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**Author:** ![xiaoxiao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/85e7bf/32.png) [@xiaoxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xiaoxiao)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855/4 "2014-07-18T01:59:02Z")

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Sounds good, though I’m not the best on string usage ;D

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**Author:** ![Coffelt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/coffelt/32/1085_2.png) [@Coffelt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coffelt)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855/5 "2014-07-18T02:20:10Z")

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When it loses its texture and starts getting fuzzy are the best signs of string wear.

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**Author:** ![northstarrocks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/839c29/32.png) [@northstarrocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/northstarrocks)\
**Post date:** [July 23, 2014, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-i-change-my-string/67855/6 "2014-07-23T04:43:02Z")

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Um… If you yoyo an hour a day you should probably change it about every other day. When it completely looses all of its bounce and gets all fuzzy it’s working on breaking.