Yonex BG 66 Ultimax

**craigandy** · 10-25-2011, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by alanwong76

i had my nanospeed strung BG66UM with 26lbs around 5 months ago.. can feel the tension had losen but still ok for playing.
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Wow! I love bg66um, by far the best string i have came across imo, but had to stop using them as they would snap after 2-3 sessions and all of the other centre strings frayed. I only had them strung at 24lb by very reputable stringer.
My questions to you is how on earth did you get these strings to last five months rather than 1 week? and why do you use such a high string tension when you must not hit that hard? or am i missing something/got summit wrong?

**drew tze en** · 10-27-2011, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by craigandy

Wow! I love bg66um, by far the best string i have came across imo, but had to stop using them as they would snap after 2-3 sessions and all of the other centre strings frayed. I only had them strung at 24lb by very reputable stringer. My questions to you is how on earth did you get these strings to last five months rather than 1 week? and why do you use such a high string tension when you must not hit that hard? or am i missing something/got summit wrong?

How long are your sessions?
I restrung my racket about 1-2 months ago with BG66UM at 25lbs and only broke this week on monday

**craigandy** · 10-27-2011, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by drew tze en

How long are your sessions?
I restrung my racket about 1-2 months ago with BG66UM at 25lbs and only broke this week on monday

about two hours or less- usually doubles on 2 nights for two hours and singles one night for 1 hour.

Wow that is great 2 months, no string i have used has lasted that long never mind bg66um. Still alanwong76 got them to last five months which must be some kinda record. Whats your trick then?

**drew tze en** · 10-27-2011, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by craigandy

about two hours or less- usually doubles on 2 nights for two hours and singles one night for 1 hour.

Wow that is great 2 months, no string i have used has lasted that long never mind bg66um. Still alanwong76 got them to last five months which must be some kinda record. Whats your trick then?

I dont know what I do
I just play badminton for about 5 hours a week
thats why im surprised you use your BG66UM for a few weeks

**AimUk** · 10-27-2011, 09:15 PM

My housemate strings my racquets, sticking with BG80 for now because they're a bit more durable than 66UM which lasted only 1 2 hour session with me.

**MFauzi** · 11-13-2011, 03:35 PM

Lasted for 2 month for me with my VT 70, tension 23/25 lbs, played for 6hrs per week, I noticed mostly my string snap at far side of the frame. Just need to improve to hit birdie more accurate at sweetspot and it could prolonged the string life ( in my opinion) btw I always restring my rackets after 3 months.

**dollargood** · 11-26-2011, 08:12 AM

Play 4hrs with VT80 3U, 66UM already started to frayed. String at 27x29 lbs. Guess i stay at BG66...

**moomoo** · 11-30-2011, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by dollargood

Play 4hrs with VT80 3U, 66UM already started to frayed. String at 27x29 lbs. Guess i stay at BG66...

frayed and not snap? thats hardcore slicing man!

**dollargood** · 12-01-2011, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by moomoo

frayed and not snap? thats hardcore slicing man!

If another 1hr of play, confirmed snap....frayed areas in the middle

**Nauroa** · 01-06-2012, 12:03 PM

I had my BS11 strung with BG66 Ultimax @ 26 lbs this week. It felt a little tight. Should I go down to 24-25 or will it loose the extra lbs after some weeks by itself?

**dunmaster** · 01-06-2012, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Nauroa

I had my BS11 strung with BG66 Ultimax @ 26 lbs this week. It felt a little tight. Should I go down to 24-25 or will it loose the extra lbs after some weeks by itself?

Tension will drop over time, and if you don't have a tourney to play, I would wait and see how it feels. You may like the new tension.

**drew tze en** · 01-07-2012, 07:29 PM

For me, I am really offensive in my play and using the BG66UM I think these strings are really good
I have just been playing with BG80 and I don't like them as much.
I am just wondering if anyone else agrees me ?

**tartiflette** · 01-08-2012, 03:27 PM

Can anyone tell me the difference between bg66 UM and bg66 Maxima ???? Thanks.

**ns9900** · 01-09-2012, 09:24 AM

Equally repulsive and powerful. Maxima has softer feel, which is what i preferred. both strings compared at 28lbs on vt80 3ug5. same grips same config.

Originally Posted by tartiflette

Can anyone tell me the difference between bg66 UM and bg66 Maxima ???? Thanks.