Strings
Power. Control. Durability.
+/- OK/Slightly lacking
++/-- Good/Poor
+++/--- Excellent/Seriously lacking
These are just my opinions.
The YONEX category for each string, as seen on the label, is per the colour of the text above eg. BLUE for POWER.
Strings to add:
nbg98?
LN1
Aerosonic
80Power
YONEX Aerobite
Yonex hybrid of grippy 0.67mm main string and 0.61mm cross strings for power. Durability seems to be 2-3 months aroung 24-26lb.
My own personal favourite but not for everyone.
Control +++
Power ++
Durability --
YONEX BG80
The benchmark in rough texture. Excellent control, bags of power but at the expense of some durability.
A Classic!
Power +++
Control +++
Durability --
YONEX BG65 (ti)
Either standard BG65 or the titanium version. Recommended for plastics due to the durability, but a bit bland - I opt for and advise a more lively string for feathers.
Durability +++
Power ++
Control -
YONEX BG80 Power
Another popular classic. Slightly softer and smoother than BG80. It's a little more durable for a little less control. Packs a punch!
Power +++
Durability ++
Control -
YONEX Nanogy 95
Nanogy is the power string. Smooth coating sacrifices control for maximum power. This is the more durable of the 2 options
Power +++
Control -
Durability ++
YONEX Exbolt 65
Probably my new favourite for power, and control is ok too.
I would describe this as similar power and control to BG65ti, but thinner, so more feel. Or a slightly hardsher Li Ning no.1.
Due to harshness I recommend stringing this 2lb lower than other strings.
Power +++ / --
Control +
Durability -
YONEX Aerobite Boost
Currently not stocked. Durability was an issue. I feel there are better strings for power and control as well.
Newer version of Aerobite with even thicker main string which closely resembles BG80, but maintains the Aerosonic cross string. Softer feeling than Aerobite and BG80 at the same tension.
Unknown durability. Expected to be high resilience to misshit from a whopping 0.72mm main string. Low for normal wear and tear on the Aerosoinc.
Power ++
Control ++
Durability -- / ??
LI NING No. 1
Great power, OK control. Probably the best sounding string along with NBG98. Medium-thin string, so expect good feedback and less durability.
Power +++
Control +
Durability -
LI NING No. 5
Thicker version of the Li Ning no.1. More durable but a more muted feel. Alternative to BG80 Power.
Power ++
Durability ++
Control +
YONEX Nanogy 98
Nanogy is the power string. Smooth coating sacrifices control for maximum power. This version has more feel/feedback than NBG95.
Power +++
Control -
Durability -
YONEX Aerosonic
One of the thinnest string available. Amazing sound, feel and power at the cost of durability. Only for clean hitters!
Control +
Power +++
Durability ---
Additional string / colour variations available on request
Usually additional 48h required for delivery, up to 2 weeks for imports.
Control ??
Power ??
Durability ??