# Which custom string?

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-custom-string/69676>\
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\
**Created:** [September 25, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-custom-string/69676 "2014-09-25T17:30:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![SkinnyBNY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@SkinnyBNY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkinnyBNY)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-custom-string/69676/1 "2014-09-25T17:30:55Z")

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So I’ve been toying with the idea of buying some strings from one or two of the custom string makers here on the forums, just not sure which ones I should try.

My favorite strings right now are probably kitty XL, so looking for something similar.

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**Author:** ![Rosenberg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rosenberg/32/20465_2.png) [@Rosenberg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rosenberg)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-custom-string/69676/2 "2014-09-25T19:28:10Z")

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You should aim for something better than kitty if you’re getting boutique strings

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**Author:** ![SkinnyBNY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@SkinnyBNY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkinnyBNY)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-custom-string/69676/3 "2014-09-25T19:53:07Z")

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Well, I got them as extras in a purchase on the BST. They are great though. I’ve also tried kitty fats that I got in a trade and like then pretty well also. I’ve got 2 Toxic Drakens and about 3 Toxic Dragons, but haven’t tried them out yet (from what I read, the Draken is like a holy grail of strings).

I’m still pretty new to the world of yoyoing after a 15 year absence. What types of string would you revoke with comparable size and feel to a kitty XL or fat? Mostly XL though.

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**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:** [September 25, 2014, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-custom-string/69676/4 "2014-09-25T20:54:55Z")

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> [@SkinnyBNY](#):
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> What types of string would you revoke&nbsp; with comparable size and feel to a kitty XL or fat? Mostly XL though.

Try out some YoYo String Lab Ammo.&nbsp; It’s a really nice fatter string.

> **[Yo-Yo String Lab AMMO](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yo-yo-string-lab-ammo)**
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> With the amazing success of their Type X String YoYoStringLab has now formulated a new 'signature string' for 2003 World Champion Johnnie DelValle. Not only is the string incredible but the packaging is genius as well!'Ammo' comes fully loaded in...

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**Author:** ![SkinnyBNY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@SkinnyBNY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkinnyBNY)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-custom-string/69676/5 "2014-09-25T21:49:03Z")

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> [@YoYoExpert Garrett](#):
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> Try out some YoYo String Lab Ammo.&nbsp; It’s a really nice fatter string.
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> [Yo-Yo String Lab AMMO – YoYoExpert](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/957/Yo-Yo-String-Lab-AMMO---10-Pack)

I was hoping to try out some of the people from the custom string makers board. Thanks for the suggestion though.

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**Author:** ![Rosenberg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rosenberg/32/20465_2.png) [@Rosenberg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rosenberg)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-custom-string/69676/6 "2014-09-25T23:38:44Z")

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Try the Grand Rapids strings. I doubt you will be disappointed. I would highly recommend them if you like thicker strings, and I’ve played a lot of string.

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**Author:** ![Raigo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/raigo/32/1446_2.png) [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-custom-string/69676/7 "2014-09-26T06:15:36Z")

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> [@SkinnyBNY](#):
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> I was hoping to try out some of the people from the custom string makers board. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Do you want to try homemade strings?  
If so, YYSL are homemade, they’re just a “bigger” homemade company