Yonex BG80 - REEL

The Yonex BG80 (200m Reel) is a high-performance badminton string engineered for maximum repulsion power and a stiff, ultra-responsive hitting feel. The bulk 200-meter reel format is a highly cost-effective option, providing enough material to string roughly 20 to 22 racquets (averaging 9.5 to 10 meters per racquet). This makes it a go-to choice for high-frequency players, tournament competitors, and dedicated racquet stringers.

Core Construction & Technology

The magic of BG80 lies in how Yonex binds two distinct, high-strength materials together to defy the standard trade-off between a thin gauge and tension drop.

1. High-Intensity Nylon Multifilament Core: The foundation of the string consists of ultra-fine, tightly packed nylon filaments. This structural core provides 30% greater structural durability than standard nylon strings, allowing it to withstand high-tension stringing.
2. VECTRAN™ Spiral Wrap: Wrapped spirally around the core is Vectran™, a super-fiber more than twice as powerful and stiff as standard nylon. This high-modulus material minimizes string stretching over time.
3. Special Braided Oval-Shaped Outer Fiber: Rather than using perfectly round outer wraps, Yonex textures the exterior with an oval-shaped braid. This unique outer jacket provides a rougher texture and locks the strings in place to maximize consistency.

Playing Characteristics

1. Explosive Repulsion Power: The thin 0.68mm profile allows the string bed to deform and snap back with immense speed. Energy transfers directly from your swing into the shuttlecock, resulting in rapid-fire drives and booming smashes.
2. Superb Tension Retention: This is where the Vectran™ shine. Most thin strings "bag out" (lose tension rapidly) after a few hard hitting sessions. BG80 holds its tension exceptionally well, keeping its crisp, freshly-strung playability alive for weeks.
3. Crisp "Hard" Feedback: As a designated "Hard Feel" string, it provides an instantaneous, rigid response upon impact. There is zero mushiness.
4. Acoustic Dominance: When hitting the sweet spot at high tensions, BG80 produces a sharp, metallic "crack" sound.
5. Enhanced Slice Control: The rough, oval-braided outer texture grabs the shuttlecock cork slightly longer during angled cuts, giving you excellent bite and control on tight net spins, drops, and cross-court slices.

When to Buy the BG80 Reel?

Investing in a full 200-meter reel is a financial commitment upfront, but it pays off heavily under the right conditions. You should buy the reel if:

1. You Break Strings Frequently: If you are a hard hitter who snaps a 10m pack every 2 to 3 weeks, buying the reel drops your cost-per-stringing by roughly 30% to 40% compared to buying individual packs.
2. You Own a Stringing Machine or Service: If you string your own racquets or provide stringing services to club members, keeping a BG80 reel on hand is essential—it is one of the top three most requested premium strings worldwide.
3. You Prefer a Consistent Setup: Strings age even in the packet over years. Buying a fresh, sealed factory reel ensures that the next 20 times you string your racquet, the material properties, gauge, and playability remain perfectly uniform.
4. You Want Maximum Tension Stability: If you love thin strings but hate having to cut them out after a week because they lost their tension, the BG80's Vectran construction solves that exact frustration.

Specifications

• Product Code: BG80-2 (Reel).
• Gauge (Thickness): 0.68 mm / 22 Gauge.
• Length: 200 meters (656 feet).
• Feeling: Hard Feeling.
• Country of Origin: Made in Japan.
• Available Colors: White, Yellow, Black, Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Neon Pink, Violet.