Yonex BG65 Badminton String

The Yonex BG65 is the undisputed global benchmark for badminton strings, famously known as the ultimate durability and value king. While high-performance tournament strings focus on maximizing raw speed, BG65 is engineered to be incredibly tough to break and exceptionally forgiving. It has been the go-to choice for club players, recreational athletes, and training centers worldwide for decades.

Core Construction & Technology

The reason BG65 is so resilient comes down to its classic, robust architecture:

1. 0.70 mm Gauge Core: At a thick 0.70mm, this string features a massive cross-section of high-density nylon multifilament fibers. This thickness provides a large structural buffer against mis-hits and high-impact framing.
2. Special Braided High-Polymer Nylon Fiber: The outer jacket is tightly braided to reduce frictional wear. When strings rub against each other during heavy slices or smashes, this outer layer resists shearing and peeling, drastically extending the life of the string bed.

Playing Characteristics

1. Durability (10/10): This is the hallmark of BG65. It resists snapping even during cold weather, off-center hits near the frame, or high-tension play. For players who hate re-stringing frequently, it is unmatched.
2. Feel & Comfort: BG65 has a distinctly soft and plush feel. It absorbs a massive amount of vibrations upon impact, making it incredibly gentle on the wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
3. Repulsion & Power (6.5/10): Because it is a thicker 0.70mm string, it lacks the lightning-fast "snapback" and crisp repulsion of thinner strings (like BG80 or the Exbolt series). To get deep power out of BG65, you rely more on your own physical clearing technique and wrist snap rather than the trampoline effect of the string.
4. Tension Retention (6/10): Standard nylon stretches over time, so BG65 tends to drop its initial tension within the first few sessions, settling into a softer feel. However, even after dropping tension, it will continue to play reliably without fraying for months.

Who is it for?

1. Beginners & Intermediate Players: Perfect for players still refining their sweet-spot accuracy, as mis-hits on a 0.70mm string won't cause immediate snapping.
2. Frequent String Breakers: If you find yourself snapping thinner strings every couple of weeks, switching to BG65 will save you a lot of time and money.
3. Coaches & High-Volume Training: The standard choice for feeding rackets, rental frames, and casual club setups.

Specifications

• Gauge / Thickness: 0.70 mm (22 Gauge).
• Colors: White, Black, Royal Blue, Lavender, Yellow, Turquoise, Orange.
• Material Core: High-Intensity Nylon Multifilament.
• Outer Coating: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fiber.
• Feel: Soft / Medium.
• Main Characteristic: Extreme Durability & Shock Absorption.
• Country of Origin: Japan.