Badminton Strings

Compare popular strings by brand, feel, tension, and playing style.

Showing 8 strings

Yonex

BG65

durability

One of the most popular all-time strings from Yonex. Thick gauge offers great durability and is perfect for beginners and recreational players who break strings often.

Gauge

0.70 mm

Tension

20–30 lbs

Feel

Crisp

Repulsion
Control
Durability

Best for

BeginnersRecreational playersPlayers who break strings frequently

Yonex

BG80

repulsion

A high-repulsion string offering exceptional shuttle speed and a sharp, crisp feel. Favoured by attacking players who rely on powerful smashes.

Gauge

0.68 mm

Tension

22–30 lbs

Feel

Sharp

Repulsion
Control
Durability

Best for

Attacking playersSmash-oriented styleAdvanced players

Yonex

BG66 Ultimax

repulsion

Ultra-thin multifilament string delivering outstanding repulsion and touch. Provides a soft feel for precise shot placement. Popular with elite players.

Gauge

0.65 mm

Tension

19–29 lbs

Feel

Soft

Repulsion
Control
Durability

Best for

Elite playersAll-round gameTouch and feel players

Yonex

Aerosonic

control

The world's thinnest badminton string at 0.61mm. Offers extraordinary feel and control but is delicate — best suited for skilled players with clean strokes.

Gauge

0.61 mm

Tension

17–27 lbs

Feel

Very Soft

Repulsion
Control
Durability

Best for

Skilled playersDefensive / control styleTouch players

Yonex

Nanogy 95

all round

High-performance string using Yonex's Nano Technology for enhanced durability without sacrificing feel. Excellent balance of power and control.

Gauge

0.69 mm

Tension

20–28 lbs

Feel

Crisp

Repulsion
Control
Durability

Best for

Intermediate to advanced playersAll-round styleDoubles players

Li-Ning

No. 1

repulsion

Li-Ning's flagship string, used by top professionals. Delivers explosive repulsion and a crisp sound, ideal for aggressive play at high tensions.

Gauge

0.65 mm

Tension

20–30 lbs

Feel

Sharp

Repulsion
Control
Durability

Best for

Professional playersAttacking styleHigh tension lovers

Victor

VBS-66N

all round

Victor's popular high-repulsion string with a nylon multifilament construction. Great balance between power and durability at an accessible price point.

Gauge

0.66 mm

Tension

20–28 lbs

Feel

Crisp

Repulsion
Control
Durability

Best for

Intermediate playersAttacking styleValue seekers

Yonex

BG65 Ti

durability

Titanium-enhanced version of the classic BG65. The titanium coating improves repulsion and adds a slight boost in performance while maintaining the durability the BG65 is known for.

Gauge

0.70 mm

Tension

20–30 lbs

Feel

Crisp

Repulsion
Control
Durability

Best for

Beginners transitioning to intermediatePlayers wanting durability + more pop

Quick Comparison Table

StringBrandGauge (mm)Tension (lbs)RepulsionControlDurability
BG65Yonex0.7020–30MediumMediumHigh
BG80Yonex0.6822–30HighHighMedium
BG66 UltimaxYonex0.6519–29HighHighLow
AerosonicYonex0.6117–27MediumHighLow
Nanogy 95Yonex0.6920–28HighHighMedium
No. 1Li-Ning0.6520–30HighHighMedium
VBS-66NVictor0.6620–28HighMediumMedium
BG65 TiYonex0.7020–30MediumMediumHigh