Yonex BG-65 Ti vs BG-80 Power vs Nanogy 95: Which Badminton String?

Setra Sports stocks three Yonex strings, and they are not three versions of the same thing. The BG-65 Ti, BG-80 Power and Nanogy 95 each sit at a slightly different gauge and are built for a different kind of player. Match the string to how you actually play and you get a stringbed that suits your game; pick at random and you may spend the next month wishing it felt different.

Here is how the three compare, what the gauge numbers really change, and which one to reach for.

The short version

• Want a restring that lasts? Yonex BG-65 Ti, the durable club workhorse.
• Chasing repulsion and a sharper smash? Yonex BG-80 Power, the attacking string.
• Not sure, or you want one string that does most things well? Yonex Nanogy 95, the all-rounder.

What the gauge actually changes

Gauge is simply the thickness of the string. All three of these sit within a tenth of a millimetre of each other: the BG-80 Power is 0.68mm, the Nanogy 95 is 0.69mm, and the BG-65 Ti is 0.70mm. Small numbers, real differences.

As a rule of thumb, a thinner string bites into the shuttle a little more and gives you more repulsion and a sharper feel, while a thicker string trades some of that for durability and a firmer, more controlled response. That is why the thinnest here, the BG-80 Power, is the power option, and the thickest, the BG-65 Ti, is the one built to last.

Gauge is only half the story, though. Construction matters too: the Nanogy 95 sits in the middle at 0.69mm yet is rated among Yonex's most durable strings, so do not assume the middle gauge means a middle lifespan. For a deeper look at what gauge changes, see our thin vs thick strings guide.

Yonex BG-65 Ti: the durable workhorse

The BG-65 Ti is the string club players reach for when they want a restring that simply lasts. At 0.70mm it is among the more durable strings Yonex makes, and it holds tension well, so the stringbed keeps its crisp, controlled response well into the life of the string rather than going soft early. The feel is firm and controlled rather than explosive, which suits players who value placement and longevity over outright power.

It is also kind to your wallet: the Yonex BG-65 Ti is £7.29 for a 10m set, enough for one racket, and it comes in red, pink, white, blue and black.

Yonex BG-80 Power: built for the attack

The Yonex BG-80 Power is the string for players who want to hit through the shuttle. At 0.68mm it is the thinnest of the three, with a high-intensity build that delivers explosive repulsion and a hard, sharp feel off the stringbed, plus the crisp sound attacking players love. If your game is built around the smash and you have a clean, fast swing, this is the one that rewards it.

The trade-off is the usual one for a thin, power-focused string: it is set up for repulsion rather than maximum lifespan, so expect to restring a little more often than you would with a dedicated durability string. Most attackers happily accept that for the extra punch.

Yonex Nanogy 95: the all-rounder

If you would rather not overthink it, the Yonex Nanogy 95 (NBG95) is the dependable middle ground. At 0.69mm it gives a medium, comfortable response with the satisfying high-pitched ping a lot of players chase, and it is rated among Yonex's most durable strings, so you are not back at the stringer every other week. It is the natural pick if you play an all-court game and want one string that handles defence, control and a bit of attack without specialising in any single one of them.

A quick word on tension

One thing none of these strings decides for you is tension. How tight you string is set by your racket's rated range and your own arm, not by which of these three you choose. Higher tension gives a flatter, more controlled stringbed with a smaller sweet spot; lower tension is more forgiving and adds a little power. String any of them within your usual club range and let the string itself do the job it is built for.

So which one?

If you are not sure, start with the BG-65 Ti at £7.29: it lasts, it holds tension, and it suits almost everyone. Step up to the BG-80 Power once your game is all about the smash, or the Nanogy 95 when you want one comfortable, durable all-rounder. You can line up all three, and the rest of the range, in the Strings collection.

Related reading: What String Tension Should You Use in Badminton?