Yonex Exbolt 68 Badminton String (10MM)

The Yonex Exbolt 68 (BGXB68) is a premium, high-durability badminton string designed for players who want maximum power and a solid hitting feel without compromising on longevity.

A quick note on the specifications before diving in: the string features a 0.68 mm gauge thickness, while the standard individual pack contains 10 meters (33 feet) of string—which is the perfect length to completely restringing one racket.

Following the massive success of the thinner Exbolt 63 and 65, Yonex engineered Exbolt 68 specifically for power-focused players who love to smash hard but need a string that can withstand aggressive, heavy-hitting sessions.

Core Construction & Technology

Exbolt 68 achieves its impressive combination of power and durability through Yonex's proprietary material science:

1. Forged Fiber Wrap: The core technological breakthrough of the Exbolt lineup. Yonex utilizes highly bound intermolecular structures to create a wrap with incredible heat resistance and tensile strength. By optimizing this fiber for a 0.68mm gauge, it drastically minimizes string wear and peeling during heavy slices and off-center smashes.
2. Elasticity-Enhancing Outer Layer: Unlike traditional heavy-gauge durability strings that can feel stiff or "dead," the outer coating of Exbolt 68 is explicitly treated to maximize snapback, giving it a lively, responsive bounce.

Playing Characteristics

1. Heavy Smash Power (9/10): Exbolt 68 excels in the rear court. The 0.68mm gauge provides a solid, meatier presence behind the shuttle compared to its thinner siblings. When you unleash a full-power smash, the string bed offers incredible energy transfer, resulting in heavy, steep downward pace.
2. Excellent Durability (9/10): Thanks to the Forged Fiber construction, its structural lifespan punches well above its weight class. It offers durability that rivals much thicker 0.70mm utility strings, meaning it can easily handle high-tension setups (26–30 lbs) and framing errors without snapping instantly.
3. Solid, Hard Feel: Classified firmly as a Hard feeling string. It gives crisp, instantaneous, and direct feedback on impact. Defensive drives and midcourt pushes bounce off the string bed with clear authority, making it highly effective for fast counter-attacking play.
4. Crisp Hitting Sound (9/10): Clean sweet-spot contact produces a deep, powerful, and intimidating "crack" rather than the higher-pitched whistle of a ultra-thin string.

Who is it for?

1. Advanced Attacking Players: If you are an aggressive offensive player who loves the solid, commanding feel of a classic 0.68mm string (like BG80) but want a modern upgrade that lasts significantly longer and holds its tension better, Exbolt 68 is tailor-made for you.
2. Frequent String Breakers: Ideal for intermediate to advanced club players who play at higher tensions and find themselves breaking thin performance strings too often, but don't want to downgrade to the soft, less-repulsive feel of traditional utility strings.

Specifications

• Color Options: White, Yellow, Black.
• Gauge / Thickness: 0.68 mm.
• Length: 10 Meters / 33 Feet (Single Racket Pack).
• Material Core: High-Intensity Nylon Multifilament.
• Outer Coating: Forged Fiber (High Polymer Nylon Braiding).
• Feel: Hard / Solid.
• Recommended Tension Range: 20-28 lbs (9-12.5 kg),
• Main Characteristic: High Durability & Aggressive Smash Power.
• Country of Origin: Japan.