i gotta say the effort and quality of videos are incredible. I love what you are doing for the badminton community please do not stop. Your channel will grow just don't give up!
Wow. After all these years, there are distinguished differences between strings, which you've explained in details and spontaneously. I usually just go with which string(s) is/are available at my local badminton store/sports shop and don't really care about other details, but now I think I want to snap my string and get it restrung. Thanks coach!
All of your videos are excellent but this one is a few notches higher. Superbly done is an understatement! Last summer I started using the BG66 Ultimax and it's my favorite string!
Nice! Long time coming for someone to technically explain the strings! Thank you. I think you should explain what the purpose is for textured/smooth string, as well as hard/soft feeling. My take on it would be with textured the slices are much easier to achieve as it holds the shuttle for longer. When you engage power however you need to be more precise as the angle changes much easier than smoother strings. With harder string it's generally less forgiving when mis-hits etc, you will feel the vibrations more on the racket and perhaps more prone to injury? What it gives is sensitivity to shot power, ie when you do dead drops, net tumbles etc it's much easier to feel the shot. I also find changing tensions will affect these attributes so it's a bit of a minefield when you get into it properly! In addition, some people say model of strings have "sweetspot" for tensions, which is another can of worms! Mixing strings is another can of worms... So many possible video topics on just strings!
My go to is the ZYMAX 62f white (~28lbs). Feels marginally softer than 66um (and sound isn't great) but durability for me is much longer. Currently using their ashaway hybrid which is even softer but it has nice grab and power, rough mains smooth crosses. Not as crisp as aerobites etc.
👍👍, the sound bite on each string really helps me having a virtual “feel” with the string at hand. Keep up with your great work and love your video 🙏🙏!
I found that the more a string is textured, the more abrasive it is and the earlier it will break by normal wear in the sweet spot. I used to string with NBG 99, it has a great grip on the shuttle but I went through it in 4 weeks. Now I use BG66UM which is less textured and also thinner, but I get 6 to 8 weeks of play between restring. I had the same experience with the BG80 because it is also very textured. So the diameter is not the only factor that impacts durability.
You are the best badminton review channel in UA-cam. I wish you were there 5 years back when I started out badminton. Your content are the things I use to kept on searching back then.
In my experiences used BG 65 Ti (26 lbs) was very durable, it was discharged for 4 months with 2-3 times play in a week and 2-3 hours intensity. Well, the weight of the string will affect your racket balance and my racket balance came to more heavier in the head. In my opinio, I rather to choose BG 65 TI than BG 80
currently using 66um and its great. Used to use 65ti and I hated it. too slippery and boring to use. only thing is I had it strung about 9 years ago, quit badminton, and have now started again and the string has still not broken. 65ti is honestly made of steel or something
What do you think about the playing feel vs durability of 66Umx and Nbg98? I LOVE 66umx but i break them too often! Does nbg98 give similar playing feels while having better durability?
My personal favourites are BG66 Force (Feels more powerful than the other 66s), Exbolt 63 (Repulsion) and Aerobite (Control, no strings beat this one).
This is my first time watching and did not expect that badminton strings has variation. Will probably watch this again for me to digest :D Thank you man!
Dude, this video is amazing... Ive never had it explained so clearly and precisely. If Yonex is watching this, I hope they reimbursed you for all those strings
I can’t agree enough with the Exbolt63 stiffness!! When i first strung it 27lbs on my Duora10 switching from BG66Um 27lbs, I immediately felt the stiffness. It’s so hard to play with! And it took me months to get use to it! And coincidentally, it just broke today after you launched this video. 😂
Yes finally! I have a couple of NBG99 on standby (LOVE THEM!), or I’ll simply try out NBG98 since I loved BG66um so much but had to switch due to the durability. 😂
Nice review, thank you! Personally, I like hybrid stringing - My favorite so far was BG 80 Power + Aerosonic. Now I try Bg 80 power + Exbolt 63 and it's even better :) I like the control that Aerosonic gives, but with Exbolt 63 I didn't feel less control but with better Repulsion!
@@michaelreyes2637 Hey, I'm trying a different combination with hybrid stringing. BG80 + Exbolt 63 is more for control (as I see it), recently I found that for smashes NANOGY + Aerosonic is better, again with 12.5kg+ tension, and it lasts much longer than BG80. Or maybe you can try a combination with BG 66 strings for smashes also :)
I played twice a week and my favorite string are 1. Aerobite boost 2. Bg80 power 3. Bg66 ultimax 4. Zymax 66 fire 5. Lining no 1 boost I prefer harder feeling string because I play at 28 lbs and for me it feel better for net shot and drop shot compared to the medium feel string.
@@CKYew Stopped me from trying the BG66 Force after the Ultimax which I have now which would have been kind of a waste. They're expensive but I think I will try the Aerobite next for a really different experience as I continue exploring play styles.
So far I've only tried BG65ti, NBG95, NBG98, XB63, and BG80p. I haven't had any issues w/ NGB98 breaking, but the could just be me using it at 24lbs. My personal favorites are 65ti for being my baseline string, XB63 for the repulsion and perfect texture for my preference, and 80p just for that shot feedback. It's interesting how the XXti strings really do come alive more than other string at 30lbs.
@@CKYew Good thing I didn't prefer it cuz of how slippery it is lol XB63 has some really nice texture to it to have a decent bite on the strings, while having a punchy feeling on overheads on top of a relatively stiff feeling for feedback. Yonex hit it out of the park with that string imo Great vid btw! :D Been wanting to see a more in depth comparison between the strings beyond impressions
Did you ever use aerobite? Cause i like the feel of control from aerobite, it was amazing but for my playing style that use hard smash for my arsenal, the 0.61 string tends to break, it only hold on for 2 weeks. Do i need to try nanogy 99 , aerobite boost, or any other strings ?( i haven’t try hard feeling strings yet) Any suggestions would be helpful thankyou.
@@jonathanlayadi nanogy 99 doesn’t have that much bite compare to aerobite, it’s a thick string and i feel it punishing if i dont hit the sweet spot. Its more soft feeling rather than medium feeling but because its thick the string can’t easily break, i used it for 2 months now (i played 2 days a week) Maybe try using nanogy 98? I have been using it for 2 weeks now and i really like the feeling of it, doesn’t have that much bite compare to nanogy 99 but not that punishing if im miss hit also the sound that it produced much louder compare to nanogy 99
Nice video! Probably, same string will feel different depending on the tension applied, racket used, skill of the stringer, climate, etc. Also, few international players prefer their strings pre-stretched; does that really have an effect? Beside, few strings hold tension much better than the other. Thinner strings perform better at higher tensions.
Exactly why I love your videos You focus on things that others don't focus on. Love you for all that thought and wish you all the best. PS: Just a quick one on my Ax88dp, I want to thank you so much for making a detailed review on it. I love the racket more than my 77. It has awesome power and speed. Thanks so much, CK. I would be willing to be a Patreon, but no cash with me now as i bought the 88dp
@@richardmarkus4496 bg80 usually only lasts abt 2-3 weeks for me, 3-4 sessions per week. Strung at 27 or 28lbs
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What is missing from the manufacturers rating is the recommended tensions for the string, which I consider just as vital as recommended tension for the racquets.
Its tough to recommend tensions because everyone has their own preference
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@@CKYew True enough, but the manufacturer knows what stress can be applied to the material, also the string reaction to different tensions. if they specify the string characteristics, they should recommend the range of tensions for optimal performance.
Thanks for a great video. I always come back to this video before changing to a different string. By now is aerobite still your favourite string over exbolt 63? I like nanogy 98 as well. What do you think about exbolt 65 vs nanogy 98? Thx
In Malaysia, the BG66 has been replaced by BG66 Brilliant. It’s my current got to string in terms of feel and durability. I feel that BG66 Force is very mushy and numb when I have them on my racket. I find that Exbolt is not as durable as I want to. I agree with your observation of the ABB. NBG98 ftw!
Yeah, 66 Brilliant is a Yonex Sunrise only string so only available in SEA + a few others. For a 0.63mm string, I think Exbolt has excellent durability! 😂
What is smashing with Aerobite like, compared to smashing with BG80? At first, BG80 felt as if I was smashing with a frying pan, because I'd previously used BG66 ultimax. I really like it now, but I'm curious as to what Aerobite is like 👀🤔. The one thing holding me back, is what the durability of Aerobite is like. I've been using BG80 for 6 months or more and haven't felt the need to get a restring. Compared to BG66 ultimax, where it felt like I needed a restring within a month, that is really impressive. 😯
You missed some budget Repulsion strings, there are BG9, BG6, and BG5 Match (Left is from the most expensive, but ofc cheap). There is also BG66 Brilliant the newest BG66 variant and BG80 Power. For Durability I recently found out there's a BG70 Pro? Probably amazing if you could be the first channel to cover all of Yonex's strings xD. Maybe make a series of this type of videos with other brand strings like from Li-Ning, Victor, Ashaway, etc. Also If it's possible could you provide all of the strings specs like the control, power, durability, sound levels. Great video nonetheless!
The strings you listed above are Yonex Sunrise exclusive strings which are only available in South East Asia and aren't available worldwide. But yes, I did miss out BG80 Power as I wasn't able to get hold of them too. More string comparisons to come in the future
Great review! Just a question, between BG 66 ultimax and BG 80, which of them has more repulsion power, control, and better hitting sound? Also give me your thoughts on BG 80 power
Hi! U mentioned that NBG98 is not very durable, so how does it compare to 66Ultimax? By right ultimax has 0.65mm which would be less durable but what do u feel or think? Which string is more durable? Thanks!
For me personally nbg98 at 24lbs lasts a very long time.. longer than my bg80 lasted me and much longer than bg66. Bg66 snapped after 2 weeks whereas nbg98 lasts 2-3.5 months, never used bg66 ultimax but if it’s similar to bg66 then u will snap it very fast
Thank you so much for this round up. Ishare similar impressions when it come to the famous strings. Aerosonic and BG66 ultimax where my go to for medium and fun play. For doubles BG80 was my choice with it hard feel and control oriented feedback but its difficult to get the lenght on clears with it. The exbolt 63 might be my next favorite since it blends thin gauge but hard feel.
Hey CK! I got a quick question, what string should I use for even balance rackets like Arcsaber 7 Play, Arcsaber 11 Play and Arcsaber 71 Light? I couldn't figure out or research what string I should use for these rackets, I use 26lbs tension right now and I could really use your recommendation on what string I should use for these rackets. Thanks for your time!
Why do you ignore the Aerosonic string? It has great repulsion and holds tension better than many other strings. A comparison between Nanogy 98 and Aerosonic would be great! Tension hold is an important parameter for non-professional players too. Thanks so much!!
i have an apacs vanguard 11 with the bg 66 ultimax string at 29 lbs tension and leme tell you something, the tosses and clears with this racket just feel insanely good. highly recommend the 66 ultimax :)
Before, i'm using felet ultramax .66 and my smash is very powerful. I switch to exbolt 65 and the control is very good but the power of my smash lessen. What yonex string can you suggest that is better than felet ultramax that can also give more power in smashing????? Sorry for my english.
I like the video, but I am a bit annoyed about terms like. Slippery, Soft feeling, Hard feeling without any explanation. I am a stringer myself, but honestly none of these make any sense to me. When do we establish something as hard or soft feeling? Because hard feeling to me is always a high-tension racket which will impact your wrist more than playing with lower tension. Putting hard/medium or soft feeling makes no sense to me and I wish you would explain what it actually meant according to you. I honestly don't believe any of the branding on the packaging. The only thing I which really makes a difference is the thickness of the strings and how much tension a player wants to play with. BG65 is 0.71mm which is obviously going be more durable than playing with a thinner string. It's just something nobody really seems to understand about strings. The differences are minimal unless you play with a different thickness or combine multiple strings like aerobite. Personally I put Exbolt 65 on my mains and Aerosonic on my crosses which creates a similar effect as Aerobite just to make it a little bit more durable since I like thin strings like aerosonic. Anyway, I am curious how you look at it. To me, there is absolutely no difference between let's say, BG66 Ultimax and Exbolt 65 since they have the same thickness. In real life players break Exbolt 65 strings just as quickly if not quicker as BG66 Ultimax while Yonex calls Exbolt a more durable string. I don't believe anything they write on the packaging. Any player asking me about the differences I simply tell them, the thinner the string the better it will sound and better feeling you get but it will be less durable. And same goes for higher vs lower tension. But playing on high tension all the time may give you a hard time and give more injuries. Am I wrong?
you have mentioned yonex aerobite is your favourite is that the Yonex Aerobite Hybrid - 0.67/0.61mm ? or how is this strong for repulsion compared to exbolt 63?
Hi Yew! For control strings like Aerobite, are they durable? If they are not that durable, which strings do you recommend that have good control and are quite durable. Thanks
So after all of that what string would you recommend for someone who plays once or twice a week at an intermediate level? I’m planning on buying an arcsaber pro to replace my old voltrix.
Hi CK Yew! I've bought the new arcsaber 11 play with the string of BG-65 the performance is so brilliant but the hitting sound is not crispy for me. What string would you recommend to increase the hitting sound of my racket?
Good to hear you're enjoying your 11 Play. Yes, the 65 is a thick string, if you want nicer sounding strings, you'll have to go for something thinner but be careful, they do break if you mishit.
Hi CK! Have you tried the BladeX 800 before? / if you have , could you give me your opinion on in? I just got one and it feels hollow to me, even though i use stiff rackets anyway, i think that it is because i have never used a head light racket before, but now i am just a little bummed out cause this is a racket at a premium price but i am unable to fully utilised it.
Great video! Finally, an extensive video about strings, their attributes, and personal opinions! I'm thinking of restring my racket but the only strings that I've ever use is the bg 66 Ultimax at 26 lbs. However, as I tried out other people's rackets, I found out I prefer strings that has the best solid feeling over anything else. If that's the case, should I simply string the bg 66 Ultimax higher? Or should I look into other strings such as the bg 80 or other "hard feeling" strings? Thanks!!
@@CKYew Or maybe try the Exbolt 63 (might be a bit more durable ?), 66 Ultimaxx used to be my favourite string but the Exbolt is now the favourite although I also like the BG80 a lot.
if you want to have effortless clears and more powerful smashes i recommend the bg66 force. It is actually so easy to hit clears with this string, barely any force at all, you can really feel the difference.
May I ask if the durability of the frame goes substantially lower when you increas the tension of it's previous string. For example, the previous tension wa 24lbs, then you restring it, but you raise it to 26lbs. (The maximum tension is way higher than 26lbs)
Hi CK, I'm a 13 year old county singles player and my strings on my yonex astrox 100zz have just broke so I'm looking for a re-string. I really like the specifications of the bg66 ultimax but am really concerned with the durability as I would rather not pay for often re-strings. I know it's hard but would it be possible to give a rough prediction of how long this string would last?
Its impossible to give a definite durability but as a super thin string, it wouldn't last very long if you're playing 4-6 hours a week on a single racket.
Do you know how the strings from Li Ning and Victor compare to Yonex strings? Yonex currently seems to have a shortness of supplies with their strings, at least in my country. So, I'm looking more towards Li Ning and Victor right now, as their strings have currently much better availability here.
My favourite is bg65 because I can get it in purple. And my main racket in the past was a ti10 3rd gen. After that broke I got an arcsaber 11 with red strings but never really got used to it and kinda stopped playing for awhile. Actually maybe it was a bg65ti back then as well, they don't list purple anymore though. I somehow broke like 3 of those strings. Now it's a ryuga 2 so back to purple strings. What strings does Yonex usually give prestrung though? I still have the original string on my ti zero, it never broke because I usually only used it when my arm got tired of swinging the ti10
Loved every bit of it. Great video as always ! Currently only on BG80 Power and Nanogy 98 for my two rackets! probably will think abt Exbolt once I get hold of the Arcsaber 11 pro.
@@CKYew the only thing I am worried abt is the durability of the 63, havent used one and tbh, with no "professional" aka knowledgeable stringers around it is hard work telling my local stringer how to do it. 😅
There is also the BG70 Pro in the durability category but you did not include it here. It does not appear anymore on Yonex's web site. Is it discontinued or just available in specific areas?
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What's the best string for astrox 100 zz for an offensive play.
@@satyasandip9949 bg 66um
@@Itachiuchiha-uq5pn thank you so much♥️
i gotta say the effort and quality of videos are incredible. I love what you are doing for the badminton community please do not stop. Your channel will grow just don't give up!
Thanks as usual for your support 😊
Wow. After all these years, there are distinguished differences between strings, which you've explained in details and spontaneously. I usually just go with which string(s) is/are available at my local badminton store/sports shop and don't really care about other details, but now I think I want to snap my string and get it restrung.
Thanks coach!
Glad it was helpful!
All of your videos are excellent but this one is a few notches higher. Superbly done is an understatement! Last summer I started using the BG66 Ultimax and it's my favorite string!
Glad you like them!
What about the durability?
Nice! Long time coming for someone to technically explain the strings! Thank you.
I think you should explain what the purpose is for textured/smooth string, as well as hard/soft feeling.
My take on it would be with textured the slices are much easier to achieve as it holds the shuttle for longer. When you engage power however you need to be more precise as the angle changes much easier than smoother strings.
With harder string it's generally less forgiving when mis-hits etc, you will feel the vibrations more on the racket and perhaps more prone to injury? What it gives is sensitivity to shot power, ie when you do dead drops, net tumbles etc it's much easier to feel the shot.
I also find changing tensions will affect these attributes so it's a bit of a minefield when you get into it properly! In addition, some people say model of strings have "sweetspot" for tensions, which is another can of worms!
Mixing strings is another can of worms... So many possible video topics on just strings!
My go to is the ZYMAX 62f white (~28lbs). Feels marginally softer than 66um (and sound isn't great) but durability for me is much longer.
Currently using their ashaway hybrid which is even softer but it has nice grab and power, rough mains smooth crosses. Not as crisp as aerobites etc.
The first generation Zymax 62 were absolute 🔥🔥 but its never been the same since 😢
@@CKYew sadly not, but ZYMAX 62f was about £50 a reel and for me 'comparable' to 66um so it's a bit of no brainer XD
£50 a reel is certainly a no-brainer 🤣
👍👍, the sound bite on each string really helps me having a virtual “feel” with the string at hand. Keep up with your great work and love your video 🙏🙏!
Awesome! Thank you! I was trying to find a way for everyone to share the 'feel' that I go through with each string 👍
I found that the more a string is textured, the more abrasive it is and the earlier it will break by normal wear in the sweet spot. I used to string with NBG 99, it has a great grip on the shuttle but I went through it in 4 weeks. Now I use BG66UM which is less textured and also thinner, but I get 6 to 8 weeks of play between restring. I had the same experience with the BG80 because it is also very textured. So the diameter is not the only factor that impacts durability.
😂😂 it’s all down to personal preference 👍🏼
Hell nawhh. 66 UM lasts longer than ng 99 ? You gotta be kidding me . 99 can be played double the time than 66um
You are the best badminton review channel in UA-cam. I wish you were there 5 years back when I started out badminton. Your content are the things I use to kept on searching back then.
More content always coming 👍🏼
In my experiences used BG 65 Ti (26 lbs) was very durable, it was discharged for 4 months with 2-3 times play in a week and 2-3 hours intensity. Well, the weight of the string will affect your racket balance and my racket balance came to more heavier in the head. In my opinio, I rather to choose BG 65 TI than BG 80
All down to personal preference 👍
Nah bro my bg 65 string was used for 4 years no cap 💀☠️ then it broke while I was playing.
@@rishaan1234damn bro 4 years?! that mofo is durable af
@@lawrenceaquino_0224 no cap brother
@@rishaan1234Blud my BG 65 Ti breaks twice every month 😂 I have not really tried any other strings except this though
Using Nanogy 98 for 3 years now and it's been great! 👍🏻
For recreational player like me , i can say the top 5 string are :
1. Bg 66 umx
2. Nanogy 98
3. Aerobite
4. Bg 80 power
5. Bg 80
Good list!! 👍
currently using 66um and its great. Used to use 65ti and I hated it. too slippery and boring to use. only thing is I had it strung about 9 years ago, quit badminton, and have now started again and the string has still not broken. 65ti is honestly made of steel or something
What do you think about the playing feel vs durability of 66Umx and Nbg98? I LOVE 66umx but i break them too often! Does nbg98 give similar playing feels while having better durability?
@@MCChay never used nbg98 sorry. soon going to try though!
Is bg 80 power really good for someone skinny like me?
My personal favourites are BG66 Force (Feels more powerful than the other 66s), Exbolt 63 (Repulsion) and Aerobite (Control, no strings beat this one).
Niceeeeee 👍👍👍
Which one ise more hard (feeling) beteeen exbolt 65 nad Force?
This is my first time watching and did not expect that badminton strings has variation. Will probably watch this again for me to digest :D Thank you man!
Glad it was helpful!
Dude, this video is amazing... Ive never had it explained so clearly and precisely. If Yonex is watching this, I hope they reimbursed you for all those strings
Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
I can’t agree enough with the Exbolt63 stiffness!! When i first strung it 27lbs on my Duora10 switching from BG66Um 27lbs, I immediately felt the stiffness. It’s so hard to play with! And it took me months to get use to it! And coincidentally, it just broke today after you launched this video. 😂
Time for a different string! haha
Yes finally! I have a couple of NBG99 on standby (LOVE THEM!), or I’ll simply try out NBG98 since I loved BG66um so much but had to switch due to the durability. 😂
Nice review, thank you!
Personally, I like hybrid stringing - My favorite so far was BG 80 Power + Aerosonic. Now I try Bg 80 power + Exbolt 63 and it's even better :)
I like the control that Aerosonic gives, but with Exbolt 63 I didn't feel less control but with better Repulsion!
Nice!! its all down to personal preference so its good to find a mix that you like
Nice idea. Can you tell me what tension you use for this combo ??
@@avinashsoni7838 tension is about 12.5kg
Sir do you still using that combi ? hows your smashes? Is the tension lasts long?
@@michaelreyes2637 Hey, I'm trying a different combination with hybrid stringing. BG80 + Exbolt 63 is more for control (as I see it), recently I found that for smashes NANOGY + Aerosonic is better, again with 12.5kg+ tension, and it lasts much longer than BG80. Or maybe you can try a combination with BG 66 strings for smashes also :)
Whoah, exceptional video, definitely the most comprehensive Yonex string video on UA-cam. Learnt a lot, thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank u very much ck without u and ur channel i would nothing about badminton as im new im sure u helped all the other Begginer like me too
I played twice a week and my favorite string are
1. Aerobite boost
2. Bg80 power
3. Bg66 ultimax
4. Zymax 66 fire
5. Lining no 1 boost
I prefer harder feeling string because I play at 28 lbs and for me it feel better for net shot and drop shot compared to the medium feel string.
Niceeeee!!! 👍 That's a good list there!
Can I put aerobite boost in my astrox lite 27i
@@Kripsy69123 hi, hows ur experience with that racket?
yonex dont even explain these strings as clearly as you did here. I am new to badminton. Thank you
I’d love for a video to be made with strings from Ashaway and Li Ning (more specifically No.1), just to see your thoughts on those too.
yeah also victor ones
👍🔥👍
Best YY strings review to date. Nice video, buddy.
Glad you like them!
Thanks a lot! super helpful. Strings and tensions are probably the most overwhelming thing to get into for new players.
Glad you found it useful!
@@CKYew Stopped me from trying the BG66 Force after the Ultimax which I have now which would have been kind of a waste. They're expensive but I think I will try the Aerobite next for a really different experience as I continue exploring play styles.
Go for it! Aerobite ftw!
Thank you for the Video!
Ever since I tried Aerosonic, I have been in love with the repulsion and sound it gave off at 27lbs
Oh yes, it sounds amazing doesnt it!!
I wish there was a video like this for all other brands
Brother which string will be most durable for plastic shuttlecocks?
So far I've only tried BG65ti, NBG95, NBG98, XB63, and BG80p. I haven't had any issues w/ NGB98 breaking, but the could just be me using it at 24lbs.
My personal favorites are 65ti for being my baseline string, XB63 for the repulsion and perfect texture for my preference, and 80p just for that shot feedback.
It's interesting how the XXti strings really do come alive more than other string at 30lbs.
NBG98 + cold/dry weather = pain in the wallet 🤣🤣
@@CKYew Good thing I didn't prefer it cuz of how slippery it is lol
XB63 has some really nice texture to it to have a decent bite on the strings, while having a punchy feeling on overheads on top of a relatively stiff feeling for feedback.
Yonex hit it out of the park with that string imo
Great vid btw! :D Been wanting to see a more in depth comparison between the strings beyond impressions
Glad you’ve found this video useful 😊
I love Nanogy 99, good control and repulsion. Just as you said it feel softer compare to Aerobite
Yep, its a good string 👍👍👍😊
Did you ever use aerobite? Cause i like the feel of control from aerobite, it was amazing but for my playing style that use hard smash for my arsenal, the 0.61 string tends to break, it only hold on for 2 weeks.
Do i need to try nanogy 99 , aerobite boost, or any other strings ?( i haven’t try hard feeling strings yet)
Any suggestions would be helpful thankyou.
@@jonathanlayadi nanogy 99 doesn’t have that much bite compare to aerobite, it’s a thick string and i feel it punishing if i dont hit the sweet spot. Its more soft feeling rather than medium feeling but because its thick the string can’t easily break, i used it for 2 months now (i played 2 days a week)
Maybe try using nanogy 98? I have been using it for 2 weeks now and i really like the feeling of it, doesn’t have that much bite compare to nanogy 99 but not that punishing if im miss hit also the sound that it produced much louder compare to nanogy 99
@@CKYewNG99 is my favourite but sadly it has been discontinued :(
The string on my racket was nanogy 95 and hell it lasted for 4 years until recently it snapped so yea it really is durable
Yep!! That thing is bulletproof!
Please make a similar video for Li-ning and popular strings of other companies.
Nice video! Probably, same string will feel different depending on the tension applied, racket used, skill of the stringer, climate, etc. Also, few international players prefer their strings pre-stretched; does that really have an effect? Beside, few strings hold tension much better than the other. Thinner strings perform better at higher tensions.
Prestretching is a personal preference so it depends on the player.
Exactly why I love your videos
You focus on things that others don't focus on. Love you for all that thought and wish you all the best.
PS: Just a quick one on my Ax88dp, I want to thank you so much for making a detailed review on it. I love the racket more than my 77. It has awesome power and speed. Thanks so much, CK. I would be willing to be a Patreon, but no cash with me now as i bought the 88dp
Glad you're enjoying your 88D Pro. PS: I dont have a Patreon but something interesting is coming soon!
@@CKYew can't waiiit
mine using string nanogy98 so satisfying!!
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Whats your favourite badminton string?
Why was bg 80 not talk about?
Mine is exbolt 63
It's 🤤🤤🤩
BG80 / BG80 is the king of smash !
BG80
aerobite
22 minutes of pure joy
😊😊
I have found nanogy 95 to brittle at cold temperature hence less durable where 65 stands tall
My top 3 yonex strings are
1. Bg80 power
2. Exbolt 63
3. Aerobite boost
Niceeeee 🔥
how about bg80 power durability, bcs its quite expensive here
@@richardmarkus4496 bg80 usually only lasts abt 2-3 weeks for me, 3-4 sessions per week. Strung at 27 or 28lbs
What is missing from the manufacturers rating is the recommended tensions for the string, which I consider just as vital as recommended tension for the racquets.
Its tough to recommend tensions because everyone has their own preference
@@CKYew True enough, but the manufacturer knows what stress can be applied to the material, also the string reaction to different tensions. if they specify the string characteristics, they should recommend the range of tensions for optimal performance.
😂😂 they could literally go 16-35 lbs 😂
Thanks for a great video. I always come back to this video before changing to a different string. By now is aerobite still your favourite string over exbolt 63? I like nanogy 98 as well. What do you think about exbolt 65 vs nanogy 98? Thx
You made me go down on a memory lane..... used so many of these strings. Now started playing again badminton after a gap of 2 yrs due to lockdown. :)
What's the difference between BG65 TI and BG80?
In Malaysia, the BG66 has been replaced by BG66 Brilliant. It’s my current got to string in terms of feel and durability. I feel that BG66 Force is very mushy and numb when I have them on my racket. I find that Exbolt is not as durable as I want to. I agree with your observation of the ABB. NBG98 ftw!
Yeah, 66 Brilliant is a Yonex Sunrise only string so only available in SEA + a few others.
For a 0.63mm string, I think Exbolt has excellent durability! 😂
Thank you for another amazing video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
How about BG66 brilliant
What is smashing with Aerobite like, compared to smashing with BG80?
At first, BG80 felt as if I was smashing with a frying pan, because I'd previously used BG66 ultimax. I really like it now, but I'm curious as to what Aerobite is like 👀🤔.
The one thing holding me back, is what the durability of Aerobite is like. I've been using BG80 for 6 months or more and haven't felt the need to get a restring.
Compared to BG66 ultimax, where it felt like I needed a restring within a month, that is really impressive. 😯
Personally, I LOVE IT! 🤣 I've had no issues with Aerobite durability but dont expect 6 months if you're playing at least once/week.
You missed some budget Repulsion strings, there are BG9, BG6, and BG5 Match (Left is from the most expensive, but ofc cheap).
There is also BG66 Brilliant the newest BG66 variant and BG80 Power. For Durability I recently found out there's a BG70 Pro? Probably amazing if you could be the first channel to cover all of Yonex's strings xD. Maybe make a series of this type of videos with other brand strings like from Li-Ning, Victor, Ashaway, etc.
Also If it's possible could you provide all of the strings specs like the control, power, durability, sound levels. Great video nonetheless!
The strings you listed above are Yonex Sunrise exclusive strings which are only available in South East Asia and aren't available worldwide. But yes, I did miss out BG80 Power as I wasn't able to get hold of them too. More string comparisons to come in the future
@@CKYew I see, didn't know about that
Great review! Just a question, between BG 66 ultimax and BG 80, which of them has more repulsion power, control, and better hitting sound? Also give me your thoughts on BG 80 power
Good question. Waiting for his response.
Hi! U mentioned that NBG98 is not very durable, so how does it compare to 66Ultimax? By right ultimax has 0.65mm which would be less durable but what do u feel or think? Which string is more durable? Thanks!
For me personally nbg98 at 24lbs lasts a very long time.. longer than my bg80 lasted me and much longer than bg66. Bg66 snapped after 2 weeks whereas nbg98 lasts 2-3.5 months, never used bg66 ultimax but if it’s similar to bg66 then u will snap it very fast
With current materials, thinner doesnt really mean less durability but your milage may vary depending on conditions 😬
Thank you so much for this round up. Ishare similar impressions when it come to the famous strings.
Aerosonic and BG66 ultimax where my go to for medium and fun play.
For doubles BG80 was my choice with it hard feel and control oriented feedback but its difficult to get the lenght on clears with it.
The exbolt 63 might be my next favorite since it blends thin gauge but hard feel.
Hey CK! I got a quick question, what string should I use for even balance rackets like Arcsaber 7 Play, Arcsaber 11 Play and Arcsaber 71 Light? I couldn't figure out or research what string I should use for these rackets, I use 26lbs tension right now and I could really use your recommendation on what string I should use for these rackets. Thanks for your time!
Really nice content and useful one too
Glad you found it useful!
Best string for nylon shuttle
I'm currently using bg65ti. Comparing it to exbolt 65 or 63, how forgiving is it?
Could you help compare the Aerobite and Xbolt 65?
What's your opinion on mixing strings. I like to do that a lot either with two types of strings or a same string with two colours.
Absolutely no issue at all! Even I do it myself from time to time 👍👍
BG66UM + BG80
@@CKYew Cheers
Best channel ever!
😊😊😊
Why do you ignore the Aerosonic string? It has great repulsion and holds tension better than many other strings. A comparison between Nanogy 98 and Aerosonic would be great! Tension hold is an important parameter for non-professional players too. Thanks so much!!
i have an apacs vanguard 11 with the bg 66 ultimax string at 29 lbs tension and leme tell you something, the tosses and clears with this racket just feel insanely good. highly recommend the 66 ultimax :)
Sounds great!
Hi Ck May I ask what string you use personally?
Loved the Video in hope in future You Make a video on Other Brands String Like Lining and Kizuna etc
That's the plan!
are replica yonex strings have big difference to original strings?
This is going to be game changing
Hopefully for some 😊😊🤣
Before, i'm using felet ultramax .66 and my smash is very powerful. I switch to exbolt 65 and the control is very good but the power of my smash lessen. What yonex string can you suggest that is better than felet ultramax that can also give more power in smashing????? Sorry for my english.
Bg exbolt 65 vs 63 vs 66 ultimax which is good overall
Very complete review 👍 ❤️
Glad you liked it
I like the video, but I am a bit annoyed about terms like. Slippery, Soft feeling, Hard feeling without any explanation. I am a stringer myself, but honestly none of these make any sense to me. When do we establish something as hard or soft feeling? Because hard feeling to me is always a high-tension racket which will impact your wrist more than playing with lower tension. Putting hard/medium or soft feeling makes no sense to me and I wish you would explain what it actually meant according to you. I honestly don't believe any of the branding on the packaging. The only thing I which really makes a difference is the thickness of the strings and how much tension a player wants to play with. BG65 is 0.71mm which is obviously going be more durable than playing with a thinner string. It's just something nobody really seems to understand about strings. The differences are minimal unless you play with a different thickness or combine multiple strings like aerobite. Personally I put Exbolt 65 on my mains and Aerosonic on my crosses which creates a similar effect as Aerobite just to make it a little bit more durable since I like thin strings like aerosonic.
Anyway, I am curious how you look at it. To me, there is absolutely no difference between let's say, BG66 Ultimax and Exbolt 65 since they have the same thickness. In real life players break Exbolt 65 strings just as quickly if not quicker as BG66 Ultimax while Yonex calls Exbolt a more durable string.
I don't believe anything they write on the packaging. Any player asking me about the differences I simply tell them, the thinner the string the better it will sound and better feeling you get but it will be less durable. And same goes for higher vs lower tension. But playing on high tension all the time may give you a hard time and give more injuries. Am I wrong?
you have mentioned yonex aerobite is your favourite is that the Yonex Aerobite Hybrid - 0.67/0.61mm ? or how is this strong for repulsion compared to exbolt 63?
Hi Yew! For control strings like Aerobite, are they durable?
If they are not that durable, which strings do you recommend that have good control and are quite durable.
Thanks
I find them durable enough for me. If you're looking for more durability, perhaps the Nanogy 99?
So after all of that what string would you recommend for someone who plays once or twice a week at an intermediate level?
I’m planning on buying an arcsaber pro to replace my old voltrix.
Best you tube video i have watched this year 🫂
What would have also been helpful is if you had mentioned how each category of strings affects play
Hi CK Yew! I've bought the new arcsaber 11 play with the string of BG-65 the performance is so brilliant but the hitting sound is not crispy for me. What string would you recommend to increase the hitting sound of my racket?
Good to hear you're enjoying your 11 Play. Yes, the 65 is a thick string, if you want nicer sounding strings, you'll have to go for something thinner but be careful, they do break if you mishit.
Did you ever do a review of the aerosonic string?
Which is best over-all 😊😊 as a good badminton player 😊
Hi CK! Have you tried the BladeX 800 before? / if you have , could you give me your opinion on in? I just got one and it feels hollow to me, even though i use stiff rackets anyway, i think that it is because i have never used a head light racket before, but now i am just a little bummed out cause this is a racket at a premium price but i am unable to fully utilised it.
Its almost impossible for me to get hold of any Li Ning rackets so I've not tried the X800 before. I might as Zhang Nan if i see him at the AE 😂
Informative, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
What do you think abt BG66 ULTIMAX SOUND while smashing
What are your thoughts on bg 66 brilliant?
What are the best string colors to use. Because i hear that the color can change the texture of the string
thank you for making this video
Glad you enjoyed it!!
what string do you think is the best for repulsion + soft feeling combination?
Aerosonic is pretty soft on its own 👍
Great video! Finally, an extensive video about strings, their attributes, and personal opinions! I'm thinking of restring my racket but the only strings that I've ever use is the bg 66 Ultimax at 26 lbs. However, as I tried out other people's rackets, I found out I prefer strings that has the best solid feeling over anything else. If that's the case, should I simply string the bg 66 Ultimax higher? Or should I look into other strings such as the bg 80 or other "hard feeling" strings? Thanks!!
You should certainly play around with it so you know what you like best 👍 BG80 sounds like a logical step for you 😊
@@CKYew Or maybe try the Exbolt 63 (might be a bit more durable ?), 66 Ultimaxx used to be my favourite string but the Exbolt is now the favourite although I also like the BG80 a lot.
👍🏼
Hi CK what string and tension do you suggest for astrox88s pro? Thanks
its up to you. i personally use around 27/28lbs and Aerobite but thats my fav. you'll have to find yours 😊
Hello, between thin and thick string which is recommended for hard hitter player? And do soft, medium, and hard feeling sting affect to our play?
Feeling doesn’t affect play - technically. It’s just down to you. If you don’t mind restrings, thin strings will feel better
if you want to have effortless clears and more powerful smashes i recommend the bg66 force. It is actually so easy to hit clears with this string, barely any force at all, you can really feel the difference.
At what tension?
@@bran_donlo 25lbs, but its different for everyone
They sound amazing too!
Did you compare the 66 force with aerosonic?
Again Yew CK
Yew Completely Killed it!!
Yayyyyyy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
a question
what role does feeling play in deciding which string to go for?
also what did u mean by slippery?
currently using nanogy 95 at 24 lbs
Try another string and you’ll understand why the nbg95 is slippery 👍🏼
Is that shirt in promotion of the new badminton kdrama love all play? Very cool!
The kdrama?? 😂😂 it’s my merch that was already out before the KDrama lol 😂
May I ask if the durability of the frame goes substantially lower when you increas the tension of it's previous string.
For example, the previous tension wa 24lbs, then you restring it, but you raise it to 26lbs. (The maximum tension is way higher than 26lbs)
Hi CK,
I'm a 13 year old county singles player and my strings on my yonex astrox 100zz have just broke so I'm looking for a re-string.
I really like the specifications of the bg66 ultimax but am really concerned with the durability as I would rather not pay for often re-strings. I know it's hard but would it be possible to give a rough prediction of how long this string would last?
Its impossible to give a definite durability but as a super thin string, it wouldn't last very long if you're playing 4-6 hours a week on a single racket.
very comprehensive! what do you think about 88dpro with aerobite 27lbs?
LOVE IT!!!! 🔥🔥
Do you know how the strings from Li Ning and Victor compare to Yonex strings? Yonex currently seems to have a shortness of supplies with their strings, at least in my country. So, I'm looking more towards Li Ning and Victor right now, as their strings have currently much better availability here.
I’ve not tested much of Victor and Li Ning’s current offering so will be looking to do that in the future
hello, minutes 10:00 you said NBG98 was your favorite string.
Right now what is your favorite string?
It was my fav for a long time. Now it’s Aerobite
My favourite is bg65 because I can get it in purple. And my main racket in the past was a ti10 3rd gen. After that broke I got an arcsaber 11 with red strings but never really got used to it and kinda stopped playing for awhile.
Actually maybe it was a bg65ti back then as well, they don't list purple anymore though. I somehow broke like 3 of those strings.
Now it's a ryuga 2 so back to purple strings.
What strings does Yonex usually give prestrung though? I still have the original string on my ti zero, it never broke because I usually only used it when my arm got tired of swinging the ti10
are bg65 soft feeling 0.70mm good ?
What tensions do you recommend for the aerobite if I’m using plastic shuttles?
On the Lower end of the scale. Say maybe 23/24 lbs
Loved every bit of it. Great video as always ! Currently only on BG80 Power and Nanogy 98 for my two rackets! probably will think abt Exbolt once I get hold of the Arcsaber 11 pro.
Go for it!
@@CKYew the only thing I am worried abt is the durability of the 63, havent used one and tbh, with no "professional" aka knowledgeable stringers around it is hard work telling my local stringer how to do it. 😅
I've found the 63 to have good durability so I think you'll be ok with that. Maybe its time for you to start stringing your own rackets! 🤣
@@CKYew oh perfect.. might as well start doing dat 🤣👍
Is bg 66 ultimax better than bg 68titanium for beginners
What is the best tension for the Nbg 99, and is the Nbg 98 actually that bad in terms of durability and compared to other thin strings?
No single best tension so entirely down to your personal preference.
Which string is better for nylon shuttle
There is also the BG70 Pro in the durability category but you did not include it here. It does not appear anymore on Yonex's web site. Is it discontinued or just available in specific areas?
BG70 Pro is a really old string and perhaps discontinued in many areas. I couldn’t get a sample of them hence not in the comparison here 😬