String and tension for NS800

**captcha** · 03-12-2009, 09:56 PM

Hi, after searching around the forum I've decided to buy the ns800. I am wondering which string would be best and at what tension. I like to play doubles defensively and I'm not really good at smashing. I'm more into durability. Going to buy it from badmintonavenue.com.

**Script** · 03-12-2009, 09:59 PM

I would say a high tension since you don't like smashing so it'll be more like control and if you want durability, BG 65. Therefore, 28 lbs, BG 65.

**phandrew** · 03-12-2009, 10:39 PM

Going at a high tension for durability is pointless. Go with BG65 at a low tension like 23lbs

**foureyeming** · 03-13-2009, 01:23 AM

i been using a new ns8000 for the last 3 months with bg 66 string at 25lb

**Script** · 03-13-2009, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by phandrew

Going at a high tension for durability is pointless. Go with BG65 at a low tension like 23lbs

But I told him to go to a high tension not for durability but for control since he does not like smashing.

**Danstevens** · 03-13-2009, 02:31 PM

I'd imagine that because he has an NS800, he's only a beginner/intermediate. Therefore, high tensions probably aren't the greatest idea. I'd say BG-65 or BG-80 at 20-24Lbs.