Yonex EXBOLT 68 - REEL

The Yonex Exbolt 68 Reel is the bulk, high-volume presentation of Yonex's premium, hard-feeling durability string.

While individual packs provide a single 10-meter cut, purchasing the 200-meter (656 feet) reel is the most cost-effective and sought-after solution for frequent string breakers, commercial stringers, club coaches, and tournament players who regularly cycle through their setups. A single 200m reel will comfortably string 20 to 22 rackets, significantly driving down the cost-per-restring.

Core Construction & "Oval" Technology

The Exbolt 68 utilizes a specialized, modified iteration of Yonex's flagship material engineering to bias the string bed heavily toward aggressive power:

1. Oval Forged Fiber Wrap: This is the core engineering shift. Traditional Exbolt strings (like the 63 and 65) use circular forged fiber cross-sections. For Exbolt 68, Yonex reshaped the premium, high-molecular-weight forged fibers into an oval pattern. This structural change limits the lateral deformation of the string upon high-impact smash contact, directing all kinetic energy straight forward into the shuttlecock for maximum smash velocity.
2. 0.68 mm Performance Gauge: Striking an intentional balance. The 0.68mm thickness provides a dense, solid, and physically meaty string bed that resists fracturing under intense overhead impact.
3. Elasticity Outer Nano-Coating: The braided structure is layered with a flexible coating. This increases the shuttlecock's "hold time" on the bed just enough to provide excellent tactical placement control on slices and tight net drops.

Playing Characteristics

1. Dominant Smash Weight (9.5/10): Thanks to the unyielding oval forged fiber wrap, this string does not feel hollow or overly springy. When hitting an aggressive smash, the string bed offers a dense, heavy, and satisfying launch authority that drives the shuttle deep and steep through the court.
2. Commercial-Grade Durability (9.5/10): Built to withstand punishing, high-tension environments. The forged fiber resists friction notches, making this reel an exceptionally reliable option for players using high-performance stringing tensions (26–30+ lbs) who want to minimize unexpected mid-match string snaps.
3. Crisp Feedback & Deep Sound: Despite its bias toward structural durability, it maintains a beautifully crisp, hard hitting texture. Clean center-hits generate a deep, sharp, and commanding "crack" sound.
4. Predictable Tension Hold: Unlike traditional nylon utility reels that stretch out rapidly, the high intermolecular bonding force of the Exbolt line ensures that rackets freshly pulled off a stringing machine maintain their reference tension and crisp playability over extensive training sessions.

Why Choose the 200M Reel Over Individual Packs?

1. Economical Bulk Savings: For players restringing multiple rackets a month, a bulk reel drops the unit cost per racket significantly compared to buying individual packs.
2. Custom Hybrid Tailoring: Having an Exbolt 68 reel on hand allows stringers to easily construct custom hybrid setups (e.g., using Exbolt 68 on the high-impact vertical mains for durability and a thinner string like Exbolt 63 on the crosses for speed).
3. Zero Waste Stringing: Professional stringers can pull the exact precise measurement needed for specific frame patterns, minimizing leftover scraps.

Specifications

• Total Length: 200 Meters / 656 Feet (Yields approx. 20–22 rackets).
• Gauge / Thickness: 0.86 mm.
• Material Core: High-Intensity Nylon Multifilament.
• Outer Structural Wrap: Special Braided.
• Oval: Forged Fiber.
• Surface Coating: Elasticity Outer Coating.
• Feel Classification: Hard / Solid.
• Main Character Profile: Maximum Heavy Power, High Repulsion, & Elite Longevity.
• Country of Origin: Japan.