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26 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Saved my 30+-year-old yo-yo May 14, 2007
By leighann
"leighann1001"
I've had the same Duncan yo-yo since I was about four. It's survived international moves, cross-country moves, been rescued from garage sales and give-away boxes, but it was no match for my pre-schooler with a pair of scissors. The string got cut and I thought it was all over with. Then it occurred to me, "You can buy anything else on the internet, why not yo-yo string?". I searched for yo-yo string and came up with this. It came the other day and works great. There are several pieces of string in the package, so if you have more than on yo-yo needing string, you only need to buy one package.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
I HAVE BEEN USING THESE STRINGS FOR YEARS AND I AM NOT A YO-YO SNOB, A traditionalist...maybe, but no snob Jul 07, 2011
By D. Blankenship
Lets face it; yo-yo strings are not the most exciting in the world nor the most talked about product you are likely address in either formal or informal conversations. I have quite a number of friends that are completely unaware that there is such a product; I pity the clueless and hope this review will help enlighten.
But let me tell you...yo-yo strings become extremely important when one of them breaks and you have no spares! There is one absolute fact of life (Well, there may be more I grant you, but hey, we are talking rather important stuff here...for me), and that is the fact that all yo-yo strings WILL break if they are used. A yo-yo is a rather pathetic thing with no string and a yo-yoer without a sting on his or her yo-yo is just as pitiful. I get sort of teary eyed just thinking about it...but then I have a soft heart and can get rather emotional about such things.
I have been using these Duncan strings for a number of years now. They are relatively inexpensive, and most important, they are made of 100% cotton. Now I know that there has always been a raging controversy over the material these strings are made of. Some prefer synthetic and some prefer synthetic blends which include cotton. Fortunately violence seldom (although it has been known to happen) breaks out during heated debate as to which strings are best, etc. That is not to say that there has been a lot of hurt feelings and latent subdued anger involved over the years...most people can control their emotions...most for the time.
Now I grant you that many of the synthetic blends do last a bit longer and that some of them are quite nice and you can purchase really, really nice colors; more so than cotton. And let me assure you that I have never said anything nasty, snide or rude to these synthetic users. No, I keep it pretty low keyed and my opinions to myself...for the most part. I am not a yo-yo elitist and I do not "look down" on those whose opinion and preferences are different than mine.
Cotton strings, for me, simply have more play; proper play in them and they just feel "right." I have tried some of the other blends and they simply, for me, do not have "the feel." Of course you are talking to a guy here that still prefers his yo-yos to be made of wood as not other material has "that feel." But he, we won't go there at this time...I am reviewing strings, not yo-yos, per se. Perhaps I feel this way because I am old, well into my geezerdom, and we old folks have trouble with change...sort of, for the most part, at times.
I have found that these strings will last from three to four hours of intensive use with no problem. I buy these things several packs at a time and the price here is just about what I pay locally. Expensive...for sure, but what isn't now days?
Unlike a couple of other reviewers here, I have had no problems with defective strings; not once, and I have been using them for quite some time now. They come with the initial finger loop ready to make into a slip-knot and are well tied. While to the new buyer, the other end; the yo-yo end may "look" cut, it is not...you simply of course have to unravel it a bit to place it on the yo-yo. You also must know precisely how long your string must be and be careful not to cut too much from the string when adjusting. You can always cut more, but you sure cannot add if you chop off too much.
I have other brands of yo-yos other than Duncan and these strings work quite well on all of them.
The only complaint I have, and it certainly is not the product, but is the fact that like everything else in the known universe, these things are made in China. Now I have nothing against the Chinese people what-so-ever, but really folks, cannot Duncan start manufacturing these things a bit closer to home?
Anyway...great strings and I will continue to buy them until something better comes along.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great Company Jun 15, 2009
By D. Skinner
The company, Bravo Fun, shipped me the string quick!! They emailed me immediately, letting me know my item was on the way. It was here within the week! Thanks guys, for a job well done.
As for the string. Works fine, once you know how to work it. Takes practice, so be patient!
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 String Feb 28, 2009
By Royce Ard
"Will A."
I've used different kinds of yo-yo string. Enough to tell you this string doesn't last long. It spins and twists so much that soon, it doesn't work to well. If you are an intermediate, like myself, do not buy it.With doing tricks like the trapize and the double or nothing, this string will get tangled and make your sight off.
They are acceptible yoyo stings Feb 14, 2012
By Lundlover
"Moodydd"
I purchased these strings as replacements for my boys who seem to go through yo yo strings like crazy. Although their yo yo's are not Duncan's these strings seem to work just fine and are durable. I'm not sure they would be acceptible if you were a championship yo yo person, but for the average user, and for kids, they are just fine.
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