Optimal String for Plastic Shuttles

**Coolcool** · 03-21-2009, 04:37 PM

What's the optimal string for plastic shuttles?

Currently using mp99 bg80 at 24 tension, but is there a more durable string that produces great sound at ~24 tension?

So what I'm looking for is a mix between:
Sound
Retaining its tension
Durability

Thanks.

**cooler** · 03-21-2009, 05:00 PM

bg70 is durable and retain tension

**Danstevens** · 03-21-2009, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by cooler

bg70 is durable and retain tension

Yeah, BG-70 is generally considered to be the best overall string if you're going to be playing with synthetics. You could go for a more high end string but IMO, durability will be so poor (high end strings tend to be thinner) and you'll see such a small benefit, it won't be worth it. BG-65Ti is another decent choice for plastics as it is immensely durable. However, due to its Ti coating, it has an odd feel that not everyone likes. BG-70 is probably the safest bet.

**Athelete1234** · 03-21-2009, 05:18 PM

If you care about the tension retaining ability, BG70 pro is for you. Feels really stiff though. BG65 if you don't mind the tension dropping fast.

**phandrew** · 03-21-2009, 05:24 PM

NBG95, BG65 or BG70Pro is fine

**xXazn_romeoXx** · 03-21-2009, 10:54 PM

24 lbs is pretty massive for plastics, but that's just for me =P

**Coolcool** · 03-21-2009, 10:55 PM

BG70pro and BG65 seem like the winners. Thanks for your answers.

About the 24 tension, I tend to hit shots that are out very often, so I thought I might just raise the tension a little.

**phandrew** · 03-21-2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Coolcool

BG70pro and BG65 seem like the winners. Thanks for your answers.

About the 24 tension, I tend to hit shots that are out very often, so I thought I might just raise the tension a little.

It may be your technique more than tension that is causing your shots to go out often

**tcy148** · 03-22-2009, 01:03 PM

For sound, i think BG68ti makes the best "bang"!
I've not used that many strings, but it definately holds better tension than BG65.
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