Any Tennis player worth their salt can tell you that the quality of your Tennis strings is incredibly important. Basic players will spend ages choosing a racquet, but rarely stop to consider what kind of quality the strings inside it have. There are many different types of strings, believe it or not, and they all have their benefits and drawbacks.
Whether you’re looking for more durability so you can smash the ball harder, or you want a higher level of accuracy and playability, choosing your strings is very important if you want to have a racquet perfectly tuned to your playing style.
Depending on your play style, making the right choice is imperative. In case you need a few ideas, here are some strings you might want to consider using if you want to get the most out of yourself on the Tennis courts from now on.
Our selection of the best badminton strings available in the UK market in 2018!
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YonexNanogy 98 badminton String – 10m Set
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Yonex BG65Ti badminton String-White
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Yonex BG-66 Ultimax Badminton String
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Yonex BG 80 Badminton Racket String – 10m set (Yellow)
YonexNanogy 98 badminton String – 10m Set
Perfect for hard-hitting control players
This badminton string features the new Carbon Nano Fibre which offers excellent repulsion for defensive and high clear shots. Moreover, the 0.66mm gauge provides a sharp feeling and it can be stung to high tensions due to its durability. The YonexNanogy 98 badminton String is offered as a 10 meters (33ft) set which is ideal for one restring.
Key features
- Length: 10 meters (33ft)
- Color: Cosmic gold
- Gauge: 0.66 millimeters (22GA)
- Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre
- Core: High polymer Nylon Multifilament
- Coating: Compound Carbon Nano Fibre.
- Can be strung to high tensions
Yonex BG65Ti badminton String-White
A combination of economy and high durability
The Yonex BG65Ti Badminton String is an all-around high-quality multifilament string that is ideal for hard hitters looking for durability and maximum feel. It has a durable titanium hybrid coating that ensures a comfortable, yet sharp feel at impact. The string is available in 10 meters (33ft) set and it has a 0.70mm gauge. It offers excellent repulsion power and shock absorption.
Key features
- Hydro Titanium Coating
- Comfortable but sharp feel
- 10 meters (33ft.) set
- Gauge: 70mm (22GA)
- Maximum durability
- Multifilament string
- Color: White
Yonex BG-66 Ultimax Badminton String
Perfect balance of maximum power, high repulsion, durability, and control
The Yonex BG-66 Ultimax Badminton String has a very thin 0.65mm gauge and it’s the choice for many tournament professionals including World and Olympic Champion Taufik Hidayat. Taufik of Indonesia loves the Yonex BG-66 Ultimax Badminton String mainly because it offers explosive power and great hitting sound every time he smashes.
Key features
- Color: Metallic white
- Core: High-Intensity Multi-filament nylon
- Gauge: 22GA (0.65mm)
- Length: 10 meters (33ft)
- Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre
- Made in Japan
Yonex BG 80 Badminton Racket String – 10m set (Yellow)
Best in control and power
The Yonex BG-66 Ultimax Badminton String has a very thin 0.65mm gauge and it’s the choice for many tournament professionals including World and Olympic Champion Taufik Hidayat. Taufik of Indonesia loves the Yonex BG-66 Ultimax Badminton String mainly because it offers explosive power and great hitting sound every time he smashes.
Key features
- Color: Metallic white
- Core: High-Intensity Multi-filament nylon
- Gauge: 22GA (0.65mm)
- Length: 10 meters (33ft)
- Outer: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fibre
- Made in Japan
Choosing the Best String for Tension
If playability is what you’re looking for, you can go with a thinner string. These strings are less durable, but they dig into the ball deeper, allowing for a higher level of spin. If you like to play “smart” tennis and really focus on ball placement, and outmaneuvering your opponent, a thinner gauge string is probably right for you.
Here are some materials better suited for these kinds of players;
- Natural Gut
- Multifilaments
- Synthetic Gut
- Soft Polyester
Tension Guidelines
Most people are going to want mid-level tension on their strings, 1 or 2 lbs typically. The more tension you have in your strings, the more control you will have. The less tension you have, the more power you will have. If you use poly strings, you’ll want to reduce your normal level of tension by about 10% because this material has no give in it, and can cause injuries at normal tension levels.
If you’re really high level, you can combine different strings to create a hybrid racquet. The top Tennis players in the world usually use a combination of playability and power intensive materials for their strings.