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! :)
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
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.
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).
Thank you so much! We actually mention about grips in this video here - ruclips.net/video/F_-0pHH8mSI/видео.html The grommets is more for 'how to string a racket' which we'll definitely consider doing in the future 😊
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.
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
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!
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!
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 😊
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.
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!
True! 💪 But I've gone off it now. The performance always falls off randomly. I've got BG80 (yellow), ultilmax 66 (white) and zymax 69 fire (orange). In 3 identical rackets. The BG 80 is the best at the moment. But I forgot to ask for ultilmax 66 yellow.
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.
Badminton Insight Thanks. When I worked for you Yehlex/APACS I only used certain types of string. It would still be nice to have knowledge of other strings. I’ve used BG 65 before and it’s a nice string and so is Ashaway rally 21. I must admit now though, I like the thinner gauge string as the feel is much better.
Dam good learn a lot. playing since I was ten now I am 70 and still playing 3 times a week wheres your shop in uk came visit u some time here 90 % of badminton products are imitation from shoes Shuttlers racket, strings you name it?
@@BadmintonInsight those are the common strings and average tension for my clients. 66Ultimax is also part of my top 5. I currently using zymax 62 1st gen at 25lbs and sometimes Aerosonic at 26lbs. Usually I don't break strings but end up cutting them after a month since they feel dull. I wish ashaway release the Rogue duo as separate strings because the cross strings are basically a modified zymax 62.
A common question I'm sure you get asked all the time but when someone asks you for a certain tension, how do you differentiate between mains/cross tensions? E.g. if a player asks for 25lbs do you do that racquet a) 25lbs mains and cross, b) 25 mains/27 cross (allowing for +2/10% on crosses), c) mains 23/crosses 25, d) mains 24/crosses 26? I realise that this now sounds like a quiz question haha!
Hi John, good question! I would usually ask if they would like 10% on the cross strings, if not (which most people would say) then I would just string 25lbs on the mains and crosses. Anything above 28lbs I would always do 10% higher on the crosses regardless if they wanted it or not. Unless they specifically said they didn't want it if that makes sense? So I would say a mixture of a and b! 😀 Hope that helps! Greg
No problem 😂BG80 Yellow is slightly rougher than in white which provides a little more 'bite'! I you have the choice we would recommend choosing yellow! Hope that helps 😊
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.
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!
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 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!
@@BadmintonInsight Make content about : " what best racket to use for nett setter and for smash player (in double player) and specification " We waiting for this video
Hi greg this video was very informative and a quick question i am using bg 65 for 7 years and i never felt it lagged in control or power need some insights in it thanks a lot
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 !!!
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!👍
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.
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
@@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?
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
I'm a advanced kid player and my racket tension is 23 as I'm not the one getting my rackets usually my dad buys it for me and I'm also quite weak so I can't handle heavy rackets
Great video Badminton Insight 👏👏 Im currently using Lining no1 @26 on apacs z ziggler.. and its about to break.. looking to experience the other strings.. What would you recommend bg 66 um or bg 80..? ( and color). looking for extra power + durability.. And one more thing if i use bg 66um cross and bg65 main, will that help me to get power as well as durability? If yes would you recommend any specific tension for main and cross as these are different guages? Thankyou🙏
Thank you very much and sorry for the late reply! If you wanted power and durability we would go for bg80 over bg66 um. Bg 66 um on the cross and 65ti on the main is not widely done but could be a good option to try out! It completely depends on your ability and also how durable you want the string to be. Maybe try 26lbs on mains and 28lbs on crosses as a start point?
Hi , i am a club player , playing 6 days in a week , my game style is attacking , i am currently playing with lining no.5 at 28lbs , i also used to play with lining no.1 but brakes lot specially in winter , as now in india it is cold , i am not satisfied 100% , should yonex strings are better , plz suggest me for much improvement to my game , which string I should use , what tension, same tension or main & cross different , and is any need to change string tension as we play with plastic shuttles ? i hope you will understand what I trying to say , main thing i want to tell you we are playing with plastic shuttles yonex mavis 350 , thanks 😊 waiting for reply bro ,
I ordered a hybrid string called yonex aerobite boost, i just got to know that it will have a thicker and a thinner.. 1) what is the recommended tension for thicker and thinner? should i use the same tension 2) should i use thicker strings vertically and thinner strings horizontally?
There is no set recommended tension. It is common to have the cross (horizontal) strings 10% higher than the mains. Many people still have them the same tension though so don't get too hung up on that. The thicker strings should be the vertical strings as this is what usually breaks first. It should state this on the packet or reel. Hope that helps 😃
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.
Hey brother! I am using a racquet with string thickness BG 65Ti, tensioned at 24lbs. I am playing at an intermediate level. What should I need to get more power? Decrease the string thickness or increase the string tension? I am really confused Btw guys your videos are awesome ❤️learnt so many things
Thank you very much! As I mention in the video it depends on your shot timing. If you increase your level and improve your timing then you can both increase the tension and also use a string that provides more repulsion! Hope that helps 😃
I use BG80 (yellow), interesting to hear different colours alter the feel of the string- what is the difference in how they play between the various colours?
In my experience I find the lighter colours don’t have much difference but the darker colours seem to feel more dull and thicker, but this is just my experience so I only buy white or light colours.
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!
This is just a different type of stringing pattern, it is slightly easier as it misses out the double grommet. There is no proven performance gain to this apart from a potential marginal shift to the sweet spot (barely noticeable). It it mainly personal preference! A few Asian countries like Taipei HKC often use this method.
Badminton Insight Thank you! It amazes me how much there is to learn about stringing a badminton racket. So much so that I think racket&string fitting service should be a thing. (Like club fitting in golf)
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 🙏🏻
hello! what kind of string tension would you recommend for a solid player who has won the club championship in his club but has taken a 1 year break but has started playing again playing 3 times a week and uses bg80 (yellow) and how often would you recommend to change the strings with the tension you recommend me? (Im using 24 lbs right now)
Hello, we have just replied to your comment on our other video. 24lbs seems a good option to start with, maybe you can increase by 1lbs and see how you get on! All the best, Greg and Jenny
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?
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
I got my racket way back 2005 until now I haven't changed my string. I'm playing once a week for 6hrs. My racket tension is 28, but I forgot what string I'm using. I'm a power smasher until 2010 after, I injured my shoulder for putting a lot of pressure into it.. But I can still smash a little. Anyway, my question is why isnt my string break over the years?
I would recommend a string with a thickness greater than 0.70mm and also a tension no higher than 24lbs. Of course you can increase this if you want a better feel, however this will reduce the strings durability. As mentioned in the video, Victor VBS 70 or Yonex BG65ti would be good strings for you.
Hi! Does the actual colour of the string matter or just that the string is coloured? Does the effect the coating caused by colour bring vary between different strings? I'm playing with VBS-66 Nano and would like to know if I should try another colour. Love your videos, keep it up!
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!
We hope you found the video useful! Check out our website www.badminton-insight.com for more resources to help your game 🏸
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! 🤩
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.
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).
1:21 , Love the transition
Thanks! 😄
I am using bg65 with 26lbs and i loved it
Solid choice! 💪🏼
How many days does it last?
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 - ruclips.net/video/F_-0pHH8mSI/видео.html
The grommets is more for 'how to string a racket' which we'll definitely consider doing in the future 😊
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.
Loved it. Straight to the point. You earned a subscriber.
Thank you so much Monish! 👊🏼😄
BG80, AEROBITE, & Gosen G-Tone 5 are my favorites. I tried Ashaway strings. Only because orange strings look great on the red Duora 7.
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
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 😊
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!
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 😊
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?
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! 👍🏼
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!
when you play with BG66 for the first time you start playing like god. I mean if you are used to BG65 for example
😂😂
Very True.😄😄
True! 💪
But I've gone off it now. The performance always falls off randomly.
I've got BG80 (yellow), ultilmax 66 (white) and zymax 69 fire (orange). In 3 identical rackets.
The BG 80 is the best at the moment. But I forgot to ask for ultilmax 66 yellow.
That's so true 🤣🤣, I know that 🤣
Why what will happen if i play in bg66, I'm a bg65 player
Good video!
Thank you so much!
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!
can i ask..26 suitable for beginners? and string saiz which one? i hope you reply 😊
I use APACS virtuoso 66. 0.66mm gauge string.
I use APACS Stardom 100 badminton racket.
I prefer no higher than 24lbs tension.
Sounds like you know what works best for you which is the most important thing! 😀
Badminton Insight
Thanks.
When I worked for you Yehlex/APACS I only used certain types of string. It would still be nice to have knowledge of other strings.
I’ve used BG 65 before and it’s a nice string and so is Ashaway rally 21.
I must admit now though, I like the thinner gauge string as the feel is much better.
Dam good learn a lot. playing since I was ten now I am 70 and still playing 3 times a week wheres your shop in uk came visit u some time here 90 % of badminton products are imitation from shoes Shuttlers racket, strings you name it?
Thanks! Wow that's amazing keep it up 😃 The TRME Sports shop is in Milton Keynes!
Zymax 62fire, aerosonic, @ 22lbs or Li ning #1 and bg80 at 24lbs harbito style on any racket and hit the court happy
Lots of variety there! 😂 Do you have several different rackets with different strings, or do you just switch it up each time you break a string?
@@BadmintonInsight those are the common strings and average tension for my clients. 66Ultimax is also part of my top 5.
I currently using zymax 62 1st gen at 25lbs and sometimes Aerosonic at 26lbs. Usually I don't break strings but end up cutting them after a month since they feel dull.
I wish ashaway release the Rogue duo as separate strings because the cross strings are basically a modified zymax 62.
A common question I'm sure you get asked all the time but when someone asks you for a certain tension, how do you differentiate between mains/cross tensions? E.g. if a player asks for 25lbs do you do that racquet a) 25lbs mains and cross, b) 25 mains/27 cross (allowing for +2/10% on crosses), c) mains 23/crosses 25, d) mains 24/crosses 26? I realise that this now sounds like a quiz question haha!
Hi John, good question! I would usually ask if they would like 10% on the cross strings, if not (which most people would say) then I would just string 25lbs on the mains and crosses. Anything above 28lbs I would always do 10% higher on the crosses regardless if they wanted it or not. Unless they specifically said they didn't want it if that makes sense?
So I would say a mixture of a and b! 😀 Hope that helps! Greg
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
BG-65 is great. durable and generate good power in smashes though. recommend for amateur players.
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!
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 :)
Thanks for replying to every comment
We try our best! 😄
Superb video...love from India
Thank you 👊🏼
Nice video with some cool edits! I learnt a lot :)
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 😊
Love the video! 3:35 Would love to know how they feel differently. (Edited wrong time stamp)
Thank you! What would you like to know? Couldn't find it at 6:37
Badminton Insight My bad, I meant 3:35
No problem 😂BG80 Yellow is slightly rougher than in white which provides a little more 'bite'! I you have the choice we would recommend choosing yellow! Hope that helps 😊
Badminton Insight Supper helpful. Thanks again.
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!
Do string colors make a difference in their durability and why aren't any pros using black? More gear videos please :D
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!
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?
This is really helpful! Thank you from the Philippines!
Thank you, glad it was helpful! All the best, Greg and Jenny
Tq... Ive never heard about bg3
No problem! Yes it is not something you would every really request to have!
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
In my country beginner as well as advance player use bg 65
A good string!
From indonesia
Great information
I use BG80 power
Thank you! :)
@@BadmintonInsight
Make content about :
" what best racket to use for nett setter and for smash player (in double player) and specification "
We waiting for this video
it helped me a lot.thanks a lot badminton insight
Glad we could help! 😊
My all doubts are clear now.
Hi greg this video was very informative and a quick question i am using bg 65 for 7 years and i never felt it lagged in control or power need some insights in it thanks a lot
Thanks! Keep going with it then unless you have the urge to try something else out 👍🏻
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 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!
Great video explaining strings related to badminton!!
Thank you, very useful!
Glad it was helpful! 😄
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!👍
Helpful video. Now i know how properly choose strings n tension... sort of..
Could you recommend string type and string tension for playing plastic shuttle for an advanced player
0.70mm thick and 25lbs
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.
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?
Very brief yet informative explanation!
Glad you liked it 😊
I using Yonex Aerobite boost with 28 pounds tension.. it gives me great feel & control.. durability is ok.. And great video as always..👍
Great choice 💪🏼 And thank you so much!
Wow, never knew there was this much detail on strings!
Haha! We wanted to make sure we covered everything there was to know 👍🏼
best explaination so far 🏸🏸. can you recommend for intermediate player what string and tension should use for longer period. i play 1 time a week
Thank you 😃I would recommend around 24lbs with a gauge of 0.70mm so either Victor VBS-70 or Yonex BG65Ti. Hope that helps. All the best, Greg
@@BadmintonInsight thanks dude.
My racquet broke cuz it was a basic frame.It was strung at 26.Now I have to convince my parents to buy me a new racquet.
Haha Indian
this helped me very much , thanks
Great to hear! ☺️
Hi Jenny,
what kind of strings and the string tension do you use?
Thank You 😊
I use VBS-68 strung at 29lbs 😊
Thank you @@BadmintonInsight very helpful and stay healty 😊
Btw I have a BG80 power on my yonex nonoray 800 and apecs commender 80 with 26lbs
Very informative, thanks man!
Glad you enjoyed it & found it helpful! 👊🏼
Please tell me that which string and which lbs tension should i equip on my Yonex Voltric 25i Raquet pls
Should I increase or decrease the tensions of i use plastic shuttles?
thanks for detailed description
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
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
I'm a advanced kid player and my racket tension is 23 as I'm not the one getting my rackets usually my dad buys it for me and I'm also quite weak so I can't handle heavy rackets
Great video Badminton Insight 👏👏
Im currently using Lining no1 @26 on apacs z ziggler.. and its about to break.. looking to experience the other strings..
What would you recommend bg 66 um or bg 80..? ( and color). looking for extra power + durability..
And one more thing if i use bg 66um cross and bg65 main, will that help me to get power as well as durability? If yes would you recommend any specific tension for main and cross as these are different guages?
Thankyou🙏
Thank you very much and sorry for the late reply! If you wanted power and durability we would go for bg80 over bg66 um. Bg 66 um on the cross and 65ti on the main is not widely done but could be a good option to try out! It completely depends on your ability and also how durable you want the string to be. Maybe try 26lbs on mains and 28lbs on crosses as a start point?
@@BadmintonInsight thanks for the replay 😍😍
Awesome video .. very informative 👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you enjoy it! :D
What's the correct tension for playing with nylon shuttles?
Hi , i am a club player , playing 6 days in a week , my game style is attacking , i am currently playing with lining no.5 at 28lbs , i also used to play with lining no.1 but brakes lot specially in winter , as now in india it is cold , i am not satisfied 100% , should yonex strings are better , plz suggest me for much improvement to my game , which string I should use , what tension, same tension or main & cross different , and is any need to change string tension as we play with plastic shuttles ? i hope you will understand what I trying to say , main thing i want to tell you we are playing with plastic shuttles yonex mavis 350 , thanks 😊 waiting for reply bro ,
Try lowering the tension if you’re playing with plastic shuttles. We don’t really know that changing your string will benefit you too much
i felt after using aerobyte boost i instantly regret using it. i should have used BG80
I ordered a hybrid string called yonex aerobite boost, i just got to know that it will have a thicker and a thinner..
1) what is the recommended tension for thicker and thinner? should i use the same tension
2) should i use thicker strings vertically and thinner strings horizontally?
There is no set recommended tension. It is common to have the cross (horizontal) strings 10% higher than the mains. Many people still have them the same tension though so don't get too hung up on that.
The thicker strings should be the vertical strings as this is what usually breaks first. It should state this on the packet or reel.
Hope that helps 😃
Hello there, What string do manufacturers normally use for carlton badminton rackets? I prefer thick string
well explained! Thank you！
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
After all these years it's still BG80 for me.
Gotta be yellow though!
(I knew the colour difference wasn't just in my head!)
Hahaha!!
Make a video about the difference of 2knots and 4 knots string
Will include this in a future video! Basically to do with reducing the stress on the frame
Some people insist that string colour makes a difference within the same model. What do you make of it?
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 😊
Hey brother!
I am using a racquet with string thickness BG 65Ti, tensioned at 24lbs. I am playing at an intermediate level. What should I need to get more power? Decrease the string thickness or increase the string tension? I am really confused
Btw guys your videos are awesome ❤️learnt so many things
Thank you very much! As I mention in the video it depends on your shot timing. If you increase your level and improve your timing then you can both increase the tension and also use a string that provides more repulsion! Hope that helps 😃
I use BG80 (yellow), interesting to hear different colours alter the feel of the string- what is the difference in how they play between the various colours?
The BG80 yellow is a little rougher than the white which gives a little more 'bite'!
In my experience I find the lighter colours don’t have much difference but the darker colours seem to feel more dull and thicker, but this is just my experience so I only buy white or light colours.
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!
Would love to know your thoughts on stringing with a gap at the bottom of the cross like Tai Tzu-ying. Does it make any difference in your opinion.
This is just a different type of stringing pattern, it is slightly easier as it misses out the double grommet. There is no proven performance gain to this apart from a potential marginal shift to the sweet spot (barely noticeable). It it mainly personal preference! A few Asian countries like Taipei HKC often use this method.
Badminton Insight Thank you! It amazes me how much there is to learn about stringing a badminton racket. So much so that I think racket&string fitting service should be a thing. (Like club fitting in golf)
P W interesting idea...! 🤔
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 🙏🏻
hello! what kind of string tension would you recommend for a solid player who has won the club championship in his club but has taken a 1 year break but has started playing again playing 3 times a week and uses bg80 (yellow) and how often would you recommend to change the strings with the tension you recommend me? (Im using 24 lbs right now)
Hello, we have just replied to your comment on our other video. 24lbs seems a good option to start with, maybe you can increase by 1lbs and see how you get on! All the best, Greg and Jenny
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?
WHAT string type and tension should i use for my Voltric Force 2?
Did this video not help you decide?
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
I got my racket way back 2005 until now I haven't changed my string. I'm playing once a week for 6hrs. My racket tension is 28, but I forgot what string I'm using. I'm a power smasher until 2010 after, I injured my shoulder for putting a lot of pressure into it.. But I can still smash a little. Anyway, my question is why isnt my string break over the years?
Wow! You must have a very durable string at a low tension!!
What should be the main and cross string tensions for hybrid strings?
Love your channel so much
Thank you so much!
I mostly play with plastic shuttlecock, so which string and tension would you reccomend .
I would recommend a string with a thickness greater than 0.70mm and also a tension no higher than 24lbs. Of course you can increase this if you want a better feel, however this will reduce the strings durability. As mentioned in the video, Victor VBS 70 or Yonex BG65ti would be good strings for you.
Please suggest me a good string, my racket nams is nanoray light 18i and its maximum 30 lbs, plzz suggest
As I mentioned in the video it depends on what you are looking for; your playing style, budget etc!
@@BadmintonInsight bg 80 is good
@@BadmintonInsight im a professional and tournament badminton player, my budget is 500 to 600 indian rs. And plzz tell which us good string for 27 lbs
Hi!
Does the actual colour of the string matter or just that the string is coloured? Does the effect the coating caused by colour bring vary between different strings?
I'm playing with VBS-66 Nano and would like to know if I should try another colour.
Love your videos, keep it up!
He answers this quenstion at 3:33
Hello don't you think nano 98 is the best because it has more repulsion durability and control than most strings
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!
How many times should a Club level player restring their badminton once 3 months or more