DinkALot's Badminton String Review

[danielchua2]

how fast does the BG-66's tension drop???

[DinkAlot]

how fast does the BG-66's tension drop???

PG66 holds some better than BG65. PG65, I would say comparable with BG65 or a tad bit better.

[sifuyono]

how fast does the BG-66's tension drop???

it's drop about 1 lbs on 3 hours plays on mine, but after drop to certain point (about 2-4lbs depends on restringing tension and stringer technique), it's looks like the tension stay at current.
in tropical nation as indonesia, string tends to stretch than broke, hot climate makes the string more elastic than in cold europe

[chessymonkey]

String durability depends on the style of play.

Assuming BG80 at 26.5/29.0lbs.:

If I just drop and clear: it'll last about 1.5-2 weeks

If I am playing all out smashing: 0-2 days

If combination dropping/clearing/smashing (my normal average): 4-7 days

This past year, I averaged a broken string every 6 days. So a bit more than one string a week.

looks like yr rackets does have twice the life span compare to yr strings

[Dummey]

Hi There,
BS-693
BS stands for Badminton-String, not Bull-Sh well, you know…
It’s 0.68 thin and is according to the catalogue made with catgut in the string core, although the package says it’s nylon and silk…
Whatever it is, it plays great! The performance is excellent, on-par with BG66 (but durability is better) it doesn’t really break fast, but it loses tension pretty fast…
The feeling when you hit is weird though, unlike any other string I’ve tried. The string feels “soft” even at the same tension, not as crisp, though the bounce is magnificent. But if you like the feeling this strings is really 10/10 !

I second the weird feeling. Just got a Woven 11 from Dink with these strings. It's such a weird feeling, but when it hits the sweet spot, the bird just flys (often out of the court unfortunately). I really hope it's not cat gut because that would make me never use these strings agian =(

[DinkAlot]

I second the weird feeling. Just got a Woven 11 from Dink with these strings. It's such a weird feeling, but when it hits the sweet spot, the bird just flys (often out of the court unfortunately). I really hope it's not cat gut because that would make me never use these strings agian =(

Yeah, BS-963 has a weird "hollow" feel but the shuttle just shoots off the racket. It's extremely repulsive but not very solid feeling. It's an extreme performance string. Not sure what gut it's from though.

[Dummey]

Yeah, BS-963 has a weird "hollow" feel but the shuttle just shoots off the racket. It's extremely repulsive but not very solid feeling. It's an extreme performance string. Not sure what gut it's from though.

It's also taking a toll on my arm and shoulder. I am thinking about cutting them and putting bg80s at something like 22 pounds since the strain is getting to me. Suggestions on this topic? Restring or just bear with it and hopefully get used to it?

[DinkAlot]

It's also taking a toll on my arm and shoulder. I am thinking about cutting them and putting bg80s at something like 22 pounds since the strain is getting to me. Suggestions on this topic? Restring or just bear with it and hopefully get used to it?

Naw, highly doubt it's the string. Most likely the tension, then the racket.

[Dummey]

Naw, highly doubt it's the string. Most likely the tension, then the racket.

Well, here's me hoping that the tension drops soon =)

[jerby]

Yeah, BS-963 has a weird "hollow" feel but the shuttle just shoots off the racket. It's extremely repulsive but not very solid feeling. It's an extreme performance string. Not sure what gut it's from though.

amen, I also found it a tad 'inconsistent'..some switspot hits where dead..some bounced tremendous..sometimes I would've sworn I hit it spot on, but the bounce was gone..

my dad couldn't do a netshot right..it just bursted up a feet...he complained a lot that day

[Dummey]

amen, I also found it a tad 'inconsistent'..some switspot hits where dead..some bounced tremendous..sometimes I would've sworn I hit it spot on, but the bounce was gone..

my dad couldn't do a netshot right..it just bursted up a feet...he complained a lot that day

Yea I had the experience today. First clear was a foot short of the back ally, 2nd clear was a clear 4 foot out of the back. Don't even want to talk about drops since I'm already naturally bad at it.

[DinkAlot]

Well, here's me hoping that the tension drops soon =)

No way it'll drop anymore. Originally, it was strung at 28-29lbs.

[Dummey]

No way it'll drop anymore. Originally, it was strung at 28-29lbs.

LOL, out come Mr. Scissors it is. So is it realistically 25 pounds right now so I know how much to drop?

[DinkAlot]

LOL, out come Mr. Scissors it is. So is it realistically 25 pounds right now so I know how much to drop?

Yep, about 25 lbs.

[Dummey]

Where can you buy the BS-963 strings at? I'm not completely happy with it right now, but I'm also not willing to possible ignore a really good string because of some bad experiences.

[DinkAlot]

www.ibuysports.com

I'm testing SOTX CF-66 right now and am impressived with it.

Two other tried and true strings: Yonex BG80 and Ashaway MicroPower.

[jerby]

www.ibuysports.com

I'm testing SOTX CF-66 right now and am impressived with it.

Two other tried and true strings: Yonex BG80 and Ashaway MicroPower.

watch out for mishits If you know what I mean