How long do your strings last?

**Han** · 10-29-2008, 05:03 PM

Luckily fast broken string doesn't necessary translate into better player else I will be way below average as I can't seem to break my string even after 6 months

Need to use BG66 to boast my confident

**bad_case** · 10-29-2008, 05:48 PM

Getting back to my former play level of 20 years ago, slowly: after 3 weeks (3x week, 3 hours per) decided to put my MP 21 into reserve service and started using AT 250. Basically, love the AT all over. But, after a month smashed out the factory string job. Sooo.. restrung with BG 65 @ 23lbs and had a go last night. What happened to my beloved 250?!!! I lost 50% control, 25% power! I admit it wasn't my best night and will get a chance at redemption on Thurs. I have BG 80 coming soon... any opinions out there on the BG 80 and tension? I'm 80% technical but rely on power quite often too.

**bad_case** · 10-29-2008, 06:23 PM

So, I'm getting back up to speed fairly quickly after 20 years +

and decided to put my outgrown MP 21 into reserve service after picking up an AT 250. Basically, love the 250 all over

. But after 4 weeks (3 x week, @ 100 minutes per) smashed out the factory string job. Restrung with BG 65 @ 23lbs. What happened to my lovely AT? Lost 50% control and 25% power! Admittedly, it was not my best night of doubles and will get a second opinion on Thurs. I have BG 80 coming... any thoughts out there on BG 80 and tensions? I've moved up three levels and am verging on advanced - play 75% technique but rely on power quite often.

**max_cjs0101** · 10-30-2008, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by bad_case

So, I'm getting back up to speed fairly quickly after 20 years +

and decided to put my outgrown MP 21 into reserve service after picking up an AT 250. Basically, love the 250 all over

. But after 4 weeks (3 x week, @ 100 minutes per) smashed out the factory string job. Restrung with BG 65 @ 23lbs. What happened to my lovely AT? Lost 50% control and 25% power! Admittedly, it was not my best night of doubles and will get a second opinion on Thurs. I have BG 80 coming... any thoughts out there on BG 80 and tensions? I've moved up three levels and am verging on advanced - play 75% technique but rely on power quite often.

if you normally play at 23lbs,string ur racquet using BG80@21lbs.

**max_cjs0101** · 10-30-2008, 01:49 PM

BG80 is a nice sting but i think BG85 is better in terms of control and repulsion power.
Most people feel that BG80's repulsion power is excellent but when i tried both i tend to feel that BG85's repulsion is better than BG80.

**bad_case** · 10-30-2008, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by max_cjs0101

BG80 is a nice sting but i think BG85 is better in terms of control and repulsion power.
Most people feel that BG80's repulsion power is excellent but when i tried both i tend to feel that BG85's repulsion is better than BG80.

Thanks Max - I'll give the 80 a try at 21 lbs and order some 85. I don't mind the expense of experimenting some (within reason) to get a comfortable combo as I get back in shape.

**noppy** · 11-13-2008, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by superflip_

With Ashaway Micro Power (@23lbs) I can only play 2 games, and then it's over.

i found this was caused by not letting the strings settle, if i used it freshly strung straight away in a game i found as u say it would break very very quicky, but if i used it for knock-up a couple of times before i played with it i found it lasts about 2-3months

**pussiii999** · 11-15-2008, 07:53 AM

I have not been playing badminton for quite a while ...... started 1 month ago and i went intensive as in friday sat sun and mon ..... 3 hrs each or more ..... Today i went for a 5hrs marathon and my BG 85 broke .... i did not remember what tension it was on but i know it is Hard ..... Any suggestion for my next string...... anyway i am going to tie it at 26 lbs but just dunno wat string to use .... I am a 60 power 40 tec .... thanks a lot ....

**jhirata** · 11-29-2008, 03:59 AM

NBG95 at 28lbs on AT700, lasted me about two months.. which was only about six sessions because I had exams and all that..

Planning to get it restrung with Micropower XL at 30lbs.

**pussiii999** · 12-15-2008, 03:41 AM

Whaaaoooo ....My BG85 last me 1 Month ...... i broke it today ...I am going to use BG80 this time round ......

**Burger_King** · 12-15-2008, 10:51 AM

Bg80 at 26lbs lasts me about 2 months, and i play about 7 and a half hours a week. But i tend to switch between all my rackets.

**pussiii999** · 12-15-2008, 12:04 PM

4 me ..... i only recently got my second racket ... so previously only use 1 racket .... And i play about 14 to 16 hours per week since i am free for the time begin .....

**jesuz** · 12-15-2008, 02:31 PM

2-4 weeks
I play about 8 hours a week at a competitive level, my rackets are strung at 25x27.5 and I use BG80.
I'm a hardhitter aswell so my strings tend to break this often due to the large and repeted stress I put them through.

**AWDracer** · 12-15-2008, 10:02 PM

How long does the BG-65 Ti string last for a beginner?

**bluecraze07** · 12-28-2008, 01:58 PM

My strings usually last me about a month. I use BG-80 at 25lbs. However, a month is not of consecutive use, I rotate between different rackets. If I were to only use one racket, then I would guess that my strings would last about 2-3 weeks.

**Maxphi5** · 01-02-2009, 09:53 PM

My Babolat Challenger string (Factory strung) Is still good, 3 months now, on my babolat racket, but it is now only a spare. With my BG80 at 23lbs on my At700 its still going strong at a mind bobbling 1 week

**sunjr** · 02-04-2009, 01:44 PM

heloo everyone..
anyone can choose me the suitable string for me?? i'm hard smasher, fast and powerful player..
i gotta mad cause i have change string 3 times in one months.. i use Bg66, i already try Nanogy 95 but i lost the power and feel. (the tension at 30lbs with type offensive rac)