Yonex BG80 Power Badminton String

The Yonex BG80 Power is a high-performance badminton string engineered specifically for hard-hitting, offensive players who want to maximize smash power without completely sacrificing structural durability or tension longevity.

It builds on the legacy of the legendary original BG80 by adding a touch more punch and a slightly more forgiving, solid feel.

Core Construction & Technology

The unique performance profile of BG80 Power comes down to its specialized material blend:

1. High-Modulus Vectran™ Wrap: The standout feature. Vectran is an advanced, high-wrapped fiber spun around the core that boasts five times the tensile strength of steel. This high-rigidity wrapping minimizes string movement, creates a highly stable string bed, and provides exceptional tension retention over time.
2. High-Intensity Nylon Multifilament Core: Gives the string its base elasticity and repulsion capability.
3. Special Braided Outer Layer: A textured outer coating that enhances durability against friction and offers extra grip on the shuttle for sliced shots.

Playing Characteristics

1. Power & Repulsion (9/10): True to its name, this string excels at transferring energy cleanly on heavy smashes and deep clears. The 0.68mm gauge strikes an excellent sweet spot—thinner than standard utility strings for better snapback, but thick enough to absorb a massive swing.
2. Tension Retention (8.5/10): Thanks to the Vectran wrapping, it holds its reference tension remarkably well compared to standard nylon-only strings. It resists the typical "baggy" dropping feeling after a few heavy sessions.
3. Feel & Shock Absorption: Officially rated as a "Hard" string by Yonex, though player consensus places it as a medium-hard bridge. It offers a slightly deeper, more solid feedback punch on impact rather than the ultra-crisp, metallic "ping" of the original BG80.

Who is it for?

This string is tailor-made for intermediate to advanced attacking club players who love to dictate rallies with raw pace and heavy smashes. Because of its stiff nature, it performs best at medium-to-high tensions (24–28 lbs) where the Vectran fibers can truly engage. It is less suited for absolute beginners or defensive players who prefer a highly elastic, soft, and ultra-forgiving string bed.

Specifications

• Gauge / Thickness: 0.68 mm.
• Color: White or Orange.
• Material Core: High-Intensity Nylon Multifilament with Vectran™.
• Outer Coating: Special Braided High Polymer Nylon Fiber.
• Feel: Hard / Solid (Slightly softer/plushier than classic BG80).
• Main Characteristic: High Repulsion & Maximum Power.
• Country of Origin: Japan.