It can be hard to choose what string to go with and what tension to choose. Hopefully we can make this process a breeze for you.

There are four main types of string out there; Natural Gut, Synthetic Gut, Multifilament, and Polyester. 

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Natural Gut is known for its excellent feel, comfort and ability to hold tension if strung properly with the adequate pre-stretch. However, it is the least durable and most expensive string on the market. It also doesn't do well in humid conditions. 

 

Synthetic Gut is one of the cheapest strings on the market which makes it a more affordable substitute to natural gut. It's often made of nylon and offers good playability.

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Multifilament is made out of hundreds of tiny fibres wound together to make a replica of natural gut. It's a great in between string to natural gut and synthetic gut, that offers good comfort and feel with a slightly higher durability to natural gut. 

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Polyester will win every time in the durability contest. It is the most durable and still has great control. It is a stiffer feeling string which does take a little getting used to especially coming from a synthetic or natural gut which is a softer feeling string.