Everything You Need To Know About BADMINTON STRING - String Type, Tension and MORE!
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- Learn everything you need to know about BADMINTON STRING including what string to choose and what string tension you should have in your badminton racket. We also review Yonex and Victor badminton string and tell you how you can test your string tension! Click to see more useful resources below ⬇️
IN THIS VIDEO:
Introduction - 00:00
Badminton String - 00:26
Hybrid String (Aerobite) - 3:50
What Badminton String Should You Choose? - 4:20
Badminton String Tension - 5:34
What Badminton String Tension Should You Use? - 6:14
How To Test String Tension - 7:58
How Often Should You Restring Your Racket? - 8:59
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What is the best way to string at high lbs tension like 34 etc. Please suggest or share any video link for that.
yes i always feels that...your all videos are very usefull...
What about aerosonic ..did u recommend this strings
Where are these kind of your videos now?? Come back please
@@Oyabu... what do you mean?
I'm a club player but my coach has gotten my racquet strung at 30 lbs. Now I understand why I don't get that 'feel' of the racket anymore + the frequent mishits ( more than when I was using 26 lbs) . Thanks a lot you guys! :)
I can feel the elbow pain with that
Best video about badminton strings so far. Thanks!
Wow, thanks! 🤩
This was really great guys!! Very informative :) I learned some new things about badminton strings including how often to get them restrung since before now I've just got them restrung whenever they break!
Thank you so much Max! Glad you found it helpful 😊
BG80, AEROBITE, & Gosen G-Tone 5 are my favorites. I tried Ashaway strings. Only because orange strings look great on the red Duora 7.
Loved it. Straight to the point. You earned a subscriber.
Thank you so much Monish! 👊🏼😄
thanks for detailed description
Greg and Jenny, thanks for the video, very useful and all your videos were great with full of badminton insights. is it possible to make a video to compare different tensions using the same racket and show us the difference while playing different badminton shots? (eg 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 lbs etc). saw a lot of videos and website talking about different tensions but never seen one showing what the shots like. it would be great if you could be the first to demonstrate.
Great video explaining strings related to badminton!!
well explained! Thank you！
What string and tension do you guys use in your rackets? Will you be making any changes after watching the video?
I use ashaway 66 fire but i might need to change to a slightly thicker string as i break loads!
I might try to increase my tension to get more control! Thanks for the very informative video 😀
@@harrypeters1341 Good idea! Let us know how it goes 💪🏼
@@fabricew3972 Thank you 😊
Yonex Bg 65 Ti at 30 lbs and Yonex Bg 66 Ultimax at 26 main and 28 cross. I will try Yonex BG 80 or VBS 68 next time. Do you recommend specific tension for this 0.68 mm string gauge?
Helpful video. Now i know how properly choose strings n tension... sort of..
I have seen advance club players who use the highest end racquets with thin strings strung at 30 lbs while hitting plastic shuttles. They don't seem to understand why they are snapping strings every few weeks & have tennis elbow. I suspect they are hitting the shuttle harder to try to make the shuttle travel farther & faster. My beginner friend tried 28 lbs while playing with an extra stiff racquet to hit feather shuttles; he hurt his shoulder.
it helped me a lot.thanks a lot badminton insight
Glad we could help! 😊
Great guide video Greg on strings and string tension🏸👌
Very brief yet informative explanation!
Glad you liked it 😊
This is really helpful! Thank you from the Philippines!
Thank you, glad it was helpful! All the best, Greg and Jenny
Loved this video, need to add in next time importance of grommets and grips 😃🇬🇧🤪
Thank you so much! We actually mention about grips in this video here - czcams.com/video/F_-0pHH8mSI/video.html
The grommets is more for 'how to string a racket' which we'll definitely consider doing in the future 😊
One of the best channels that I have come across so far. Really like the variety of topics selected by you guys. Very informative
Ah thank you so much ☺️
@@BadmintonInsight yall are awesome
Wow, never knew there was this much detail on strings!
Haha! We wanted to make sure we covered everything there was to know 👍🏼
follow you channel. Currently, my lovely 3 of string are BG66U, VBS66, and my top choice is BGABBT, it really good for control and attack but quite expensive. my range is 26-28lbs.
Thank you! All great strings, 3 of our favourite for sure!
Thank you, very useful!
Glad it was helpful! 😄
this helped me very much , thanks
Great to hear! ☺️
Very informative, thanks man!
Glad you enjoyed it & found it helpful! 👊🏼
1:21 , Love the transition
Thanks! 😄
Nice video with some cool edits! I learnt a lot :)
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 😊
Great channel Greg and Jenny, really appreciate all the content 😁. What is your take on custom hybrids? Do you get many people requesting them? What do you think about nbg99 in the mains and Li Ning no1 in the crosses? How would you compare aerobite vs aerobite boost? I wonder if the other string brands will release prepackaged hybrids at some stage? Have you considered adding racquet reviews to the channel?
Awesome video .. very informative 👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you enjoy it! :D
I'm using Apacs Z Ziggler (max tension is 38lbs) and My standard is above intermediate and I love to smash a lot.What STRING should I use and at what LBS?
I think thickness mainly means more resistance to abrasion whereas sticks snap from tensile strength. Shoutout to Ellis/Smith I see! Question: Does hard/soft correlate with repulsion at all?
Great video- Hope to see more from you!
Strings may also snap before they wear out! Usually at a higher tension! We were mainly trying to reiterate the point with that example! Hard/Soft may correlate to repulsion yes! Usually most strings will indicate their feel and also their repulsion rating on the packaging. You can compare this to the others in their range to see what you like best!
Thanks for the kind comment, we will try to keep producing videos alongside our training!
Quite interesting! Thank you for the video.
A question for anyone...does temperature affect string tension? I played with my racquet yesterday (warm temperature ) and it felt great! I played with the same racquet this evening (cold temperature) and it felt like I was playing with a sledgehammer (really heavy and not as responsive)
You're very welcome 😃 Temperature can have a slightly impact on the strings yes! Maybe not so much the string tension, especially in a day. Strings often break when it is colder!
Good video and thank you. There are also VBS 69 nano and VBS 70 Power on the Victor range. Perhaps they are not available in Europe.
It would be good to do a video on stringing pattern. For example Gosen, Yonex, Victor, Adidas etc so that players can verify if their rackets are strung correctly. 1 or 2 string patter, knot positions and how the knots should be tied to minimize tension loss. I have seen strings with knots buried in the grommet, twisted on the sides and not straightened to finish.
Also perhaps do some reviews on the different types of shuttles (plastic, air, duck, goose, hybrid), differences between flight, trajectory, durability, when to use different speed (hot/cold climate, humidity, air thickness, sea level) and how to store feather shuttles.
Thanks for the good recommendations Albert!
Love your channel so much
Thank you so much!
Have u ever use Nanogy 99 and nanogy 98?
I'm struggling choosing between the two. Comparison between nanogy series with the legend string like bg66 ultimax might also be helpful. Thank you in advance!
Hi, have been watching a lot of your tutorial videos, i have a question
If i use flex shaft racket and using high tension (30 lbs), does it improve the shuttle control?
Thanks before,
a beginner here (occasionaly still having hard time to timing my shots), can I use BG80 with 23lbs? or any suggestions? explaining in details (if you got the time) is welcome. Thank you in advance
Great content!
Thank you! :)
I'm currently using Aerobite boost, are considering should I try Bg brilliant or bg 80 power, may I know differences between three of those strings ? I'm playing on tension 28 and 29. Which would be better? Thank you very much for replying 🙏🏻
Another great video.
Thanks Tom! 😄
Good video!
Thank you so much!
What should be the main and cross string tensions for hybrid strings?
Hi @BadmintonInsight great video!
Would you recommend lowering tension slightly for playing with plastic shuttles? My new club uses plastics, and I'm finding clears and smashes require much more effort at my usual 27lbs. Some people suggest ~2-3lbs lower, but restringing in expensive in my area.
Hi Daniel! Yes probably a good idea to go down to 24lbs 😊
Amazing videos! keep up the great content. :)
At the clubs i play at, we all use bg 65 ti, I think its partly because we all use the same stringer, but personallly i think bg 65 ti is a really good training string as it lasts a long time, gives good power and great comtrol.
Yes as we said, a good all-round string!
Tension?
I’ve been playing competitive, coaching and stringing racquets for over a decade now. And I think this is the only video where everything this man said was accurate. I kinda slightly have different ranges for beginner, intermediate and advanced player tensions tho. Also I 100% agree the higher tension thing amongst guys is a superiority complex I’ve seen players who mishit all the time ask for 28 or higher tension and I’m like if that’s what you want I’ll do it but I don’t recommend it.
Thank you very much for your kind words! What ranges would you suggest? As mentioned in the video it was only a rough guide and everyone has different opinions on whether they are 'beginner, intermediate or advanced"! Sounds like you're also on the same mission to get people to reduce their tension who don't need it as high 🤣
A lot of stringers will happily say nothing or even recommend higher tension as it will break quicker and they will get more business! I've just had a racket in from an intermediate player who knew nothing about string and they had aerosonic in their racket at 28lbs - they said that's what the stringer recommended! I'm putting a 0.70mm gauge in at 24lbs!
Badminton Insight I think it’s because we have different perceptions of what advanced players are. I think your definition of advanced is players who play nationals or higher level tournaments. My definition of advanced is anyone who trains and competes in tournaments. So my ranges are beginning 23lbs or less, intermediate 23-26lbs, advanced 27lbs+ which is roughly the same as yours. Also the part where you talked about higher tension smaller sweet spot I’ve been saying for years and almost no one says that. Most videos just say lower tension more power and higher tension more control which isn’t the full truth.
Yes completely agree with you! Those ranges are probably more accurate if you lower the standard of an ‘advanced player’ yes!
That’s the main reason we made this video, because so many people don’t explain it well or are actually saying false information!
I agree, I've seen my friend who use 28+ lbs even though they are not play that well just because the stringer told them to. I'd say the standard tension would be 24lbs, and I recommend for beginner to use 24lbs if they are still in 20's of age. So their muscle and skills can develop, rather than the string tension follow the human skill and power.
I myself after 14 years of absent and start playing again using 24lbs and after 5 years, now I gradually move to 27lbs.
@@hobikidalbadminton i had a friend who said higher string tension = harder smash lol. He rarely even hit the smash through to the other side of the court(and if he did, it sometimes would be an out).
BG66um (Black) mains 30lbs x Aerosonic crosses 33lbs is sweet :) stringing for 20 years now and best I’ve ever found for me :) try everything until you find your fit
Great advice! 💥🏸
And what if there is restriction of 28lbs on the racket. Still can we use 30lbs and 33lbs? I'm state champion and hard hitter. I'm going to buy Astrox 88 S Pro but still confused should i go for Astrox 88 S Pro or Z force 2
@@karnailsingh3005 although your racket wouldn’t be covered warranty wise if the frame was damaged due to higher than recommended tensions the frame will take the tension (unless it’s a basic racket!).
Both the Astrox and Z Force will take that tension comfortably. Most Yonex rackets for example have 28lbs as the highest recommended however almost every player on the professional circuit will have exceeded this limit.
As for which racket to go for, that’s all preference in terms of what balance and frame stiffness you like, if you have a chance to hit with them first that always helps.
Can you do a video on different miss hits? eg like when people hit the bottom of the racket near the knots and the knot comes undone for the cross because the mains broke
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥very helpful 👍👍👍
Glad you think so!
Insightful video
Thank you! 😁
Hay Greg have you ever tried to string a racquet with fishing line as they are much cheaper and have a wide range of diameters. Should I try it out?
Great Info. Please let me know, which strings and of what tension should I pair with Yonex Nanoray 70 ? it's 30lbs
Maybe try a few out to suit your playing style and ability and see how you get on!
Do string colors make a difference in their durability and why aren't any pros using black? More gear videos please :D
Good information on the string.
Is it true that the darker colour in string weakens it?
I thought harder feeling strings control better than softer which repulse better. I had BG66 Ultimax 25lbs on my 3U LD Force. It feels slow, bouncy, soft and the shuttle "flies everywhere". Once I changed to BG80 30lbs, I felt much more control and shots are solid. I could do very good drops with it since.
It's no surprise that changing from 25lbs to 30lbs will have made a huge difference as this is a big change in tension! If you use BG66 Ultimax at 30lbs you will notice a huge difference and should feel slightly more control the BG80 at 30lbs. Of course this would be less durable! Again it is personal preference and what works for you 😊
Where is nanogy 98? Can you have a brief on this string? And for an intermediate player, what tension should I go for? I'm trying on this string type
Hello, can I ask about main and cross tension? why is it that the cross is more higher than the main? In my logic, should the main is higher because it span longer, but why it's the other way around? thanks in advance.
Hello,
Thank you so much for the detailed explanations!
Does a higher tension string increase the power of the smash?
Yes only if you hit the sweetspot and you have a fast swing speed
Awesome video and answered pretty much everything I had in my mind, going up the strings from BG65 at 9.5kg(~21lbs) to Nanogy 99 at 10.5-11kg (~24 lbs). One question though:
If I do break a string with a higher tension like this, how should I cut the strings off to release tension? I read a few things like cutting some crosses first, then mains then crosses and mains. Should I cut the racket in a particular spot on the racket like from the middle to the outer area, or something similar?
Thanks Jussi :) Don't worry too much about releasing the tension at 24lbs - the racket will be able to copy with this quite easily. Usually we would recommend starting from the middle and working outwards.
We actually did a short 30 second video on our channel of a quick way to cut your strings out! Hope that helps.
Thanks,
Greg and Jenny
Please tell me that which string and which lbs tension should i equip on my Yonex Voltric 25i Raquet pls
You are amazing!!!!
Do the colour of the bg65 makes any difference ? If yes then how ? Which colour would you recommend ? I'm intermediate player . Plz suggest right tension too !!!
Great video! A question for you: with string choice, would you recommend biasing towards a player's strengths to enhance them or biasing towards their weaknesses to compensate for them? For example, if a player has good power but lacks feel around the net, would it be better to emphasise the power or lean more towards control to balance out their game?
Great question Max! We mentioned this a little in our 'how to choose a racket video' it really depends on your personal preference! We feel a lot of players like to hone in on their strengths and having a set up that suits them gives them more confidence!
i have yonex voltric .7dg, with max tension 35, and my game is intermediate level, so please recommend to me which string should i use, and what tension.
Why vertical string becomes to move a bit after use for couple times at 25/26 psi, BG 80 ,Yonnex Ax 99 racquet. ?
I love this video! I’m just wondering which string i should go with. I am looking for the most power, but i don’t want the string to be durable as well, if i could get a few options that would be amazing. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! You don't want to string to be durable? We're assuming you mean you do want the string to be durable. We would suggest either Victor VBS 68 or Yonex BG80 for you!
Badminton Insight Ah thanks. I did mean i wanted it durable, little typo there ahaha. I’ll go with the BG80. Thanks
I use BG 80 power club standard ( under county level ) what tension would you recommend ?
If I've been using 23lbs tension for both the main and cross strings, what tension should i use if I want to incorporate the stringing style where the cross strings have a higher tension? Is it 22 on main, 24 on cross??
Should I increase or decrease the tensions of i use plastic shuttles?
I had a question - if I am an intermediate player who would like to get his racquet strung to 24 lbs, does that mean I should do 25x23 (including pre-stretch), or 26x24 (including pre-stretch)? Thanks!
My all doubts are clear now.
Good job done
Thank you so much!
I want to restring my racket as i started to play more frequently (just found some friends who also like to play badminton)
Actually the string is still in good condition, but it started to get loose.
Any recommendations?
I think i prefer more feel and control rather than power
I'm looking to try BG80P and VBS68P. Hard feeling is it more repulsion and less control ? Soft feeling more control , lesser repulsion? Pls advice.
Just started my 1st ever game of badminton with yonex muscle power 29 lite racket string it with li ning No.1 boost at 24 lbs tension. (From india)
Nice! 👍🏼
Superb video...love from India
Thank you 👊🏼
BG-65 is great. durable and generate good power in smashes though. recommend for amateur players.
I have a question, What tension and what string should i get for my astrox 99, im a player that smashes alot. Im a intermidiate player that is kinda advance? By the way nice vid, would be thankful if you respond
Amazing video you always explain stuff really well are you a professional badminton player
Thank you very much! I am yes 😄
Will you be competing in the next Olympics for England
Hi, I stumbled across your videos recently and have to say I am hooked. I love the way both of you present and explain your way through each video which is put together and edited brilliantly. It's not an easy skill but you have both nailed it on the production and delivery side. Quick question about string and tension advice, I would say I am an intermediate player and play 4/5 times a week with plastic shuttles (Yonex Mavic 600) and would like to ask what string you would recommend and at what tension. I am a bit of an all rounder but pretty much play at the back and would like to consistently smash with power and clear with distance both backhand and forehand - Thanks
Thanks a lot for your kind comment! We would recommend 20/22lbs and a durable string like victor vbs 70 or Yonex 65ti!
@@BadmintonInsight Thanks would you have a racket recommendation to go with those specifics, I am currently using an Abroz Nano 9900 power strung at 25lbs?
Some people insist that string colour makes a difference within the same model. What do you make of it?
can a player who is at the beginners level go for hybrid string (0.72 mm - main and 0.61mm - cross ) with hard feel?
I am using bg65 with 26lbs and i loved it
Solid choice! 💪🏼
How many days does it last?
Hello don't you think nano 98 is the best because it has more repulsion durability and control than most strings
I love BG80, but I break it after 1 or 2 training sessions even at 27 lbs. So, I'm using BG65.
Still a good choice of string :)
Which string and tension should I choose I play daily and my racquet is YONEX ASTROX LIGHT 27i . Please Reply ✨
Which Yonex raquet is that? And please make a video on Exbolt 63 also...
Hey guys, my name is Bennet and I am from Germany.😃👋 In the last year alone I broke two rackets and each time it was after hitting the shuttle and not a clash, hitting the ground or any collision of that sort. And before the breaking, my strings were always shifting while playing, deviating from a straight line more into the shape of a curve. Now I wonder wether it's just my bad technique, like slicing to much or something else, or wether my rackets might have been strung badly (wrong tention and/or gauge of the strings) for my level. They looked exactly like the broken racket Greg showed in the video. I never used to break rackets in the past and only did so after moving and having my rackets strung by a new shop. I would be extremely thankful if you guys could give me any tips as to why my rackets keep breaking and my strings aren't staying in place. Thank you and please keep up the amazing content you guys provide!👍
Stop slapping me with those reel of strings :-(
Haha did you not appreciate the transitions? 🤣
@@BadmintonInsight oh hell ye i did.
amazing insight[see what i did there?] into the strings!
Btw I have a BG80 power on my yonex nonoray 800 and apecs commender 80 with 26lbs
Tq... Ive never heard about bg3
No problem! Yes it is not something you would every really request to have!
What racket and string gives u light(not heavy) play and when u hit the shuttle it sounds
I have a question: How do I know if my string have been worn out? That I have to restring the racket soon without waiting the string to break first.
Hello there, What string do manufacturers normally use for carlton badminton rackets? I prefer thick string
Which type of gutting is better
2 knot gutting or
Four knot gutting
Please tell
Please comment on Protech brand rackets and li-ning strings
What do you make of pre-stretch of string, sir?
Im using aerosonic with 24lbs. If i want to upgrade, what string u recommend?
what's your thought on pre-stretch the string ?
what does a pre stretch do to the strings and racket?
Hi Badminton Insight,
Liking your channel so far; but have any thoughts on thicker strings being strung at higher tensions? (Say 28lbs+?) And also strings that have tension lost/leak? Just because I enjoy their overall durability yet able to dish out power and control all at the same time (since using bg65/65tis/BG70 Pros, I haven't broken any strings naturally).
I'm singling out the yonex strings BG-65/65tis here, as they lose their tension relatively quicker than most strings(Other people who uses BG65/65tis). And that the BG70 Pro strings is the "new" BG65 string as their tension leakage holds it better than the BG-65/BG65tis. Are thicker strings strung at higher tensions better in the long run?
Thanks for your vids!
Hi there, thanks for the comment and apologies for the delayed response! Yes for your situation they might be! Check out our website www.badminton-insight.com for 2 of our blogposts on this topic for more information :)
Many thanks, Greg and Jenny