Did elixir stop making Polyweb?

Not sure where the rumors are coming from, but just to set everyone straight: POLYWEB® Coating is NOT being discontinued. We have thousands upon thousands of players that are loyal to our original coating — we intend to keep it that way!

Are Polyweb strings good?

Polyweb Guitar Strings The thicker coating also prevents oxidization for much longer than Nanoweb strings, which means that they continue to sound good and play well for even longer. This additional resilience also makes them very popular with guitarists who have more acidic sweat and break strings regularly.

Are elixir nanoweb good?

From the United States. 5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect string. That’s where these Elixir Nanoweb strings come in. They stay fresh much, much longer than your standard non-coated string, which means you save money over buying several packages of non-coated strings.

Which is better nanoweb or Polyweb?

The nanoweb coating is very thin, virtually invisible, feels and sounds more natural, and the string tone is far superior. The polyweb coating is too thick, feels too slick, the coating is visible with a somewhat milky color, and to my ear it has a muffling effect on the tone.

What are Elixir strings coated with?

Elixir Strings are noted for their patented fluoropolymer coating. The coating extends the strings’ life and tone by reducing the accumulation of debris and blocking corrosion from elements such as skin oil.

Is nanoweb or Polyweb better?

What is Nano Web?

NANOWEB® is a transparent conductor made of an invisible metal mesh that can be fabricated onto any glass or plastic surface. It offers a superior alternative to Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), Silver Nanowire (AgNW), graphene and carbon nanotube among other ITO-alternative technologies.

Which is better elixir nanoweb or Polyweb string?

Nanowebs are my favorite of the Elixir strings. They have a warm tone and I think the coating is actually thinner on them than polywebs. The nanowebs still last really long and the playability is really good because the coating is much thinner, so they still feel like a more traditional string rather than a really plasticky coated string.

What’s the difference between a nanoweb and a Polyweb?

Elixir Nanoweb vs Polyweb. • Nanoweb is thinner than Polyweb coating. • Polyweb feels smoother than Nanoweb coating. • Polyweb reduces finger squeaking much less. • Both Polyweb and Nanoweb make strings last 3-5 times longer than uncoated strings.

What’s the difference between nano and Polyweb guitar strings?

Polyweb strings At the opposite end of the spectrum, Polyweb guitar strings have a thick coating around them. The sound that Polyweb guitar strings produce isn’t nearly as bright as the sound that’s produced from Nano strings. This is due to the weight of the Polyweb strings, as they are actually rather heavy.

What’s the difference between Elixir Strings and optiweb?

Elixir® Strings are available in distinct protective coatings. The coatings feature the same protection and extend tone life, but differ in tone and feel. Note: The new OPTIWEB Coating is available on our electric strings only.