If you think picking up some trimmer line is simply grabbing something off the shelf, you might want to pause for a moment. There are many choices when it comes to trimmer line. You may find one type of trimmer line satisfies your needs and preferences more than some others. Here’s a quick summary of popular types of trimmer line.
Copolymer versus co-extruded line
Before looking into specific types, it’s best to first discuss two main categories of trimmer line, namely copolymer and co-extruded trimmer line. Copolymer trimmer line is a blend of two different materials. The blending of materials adds more strength and durability while reducing breakage compared to standard nylon material. Co-extruded trimmer line features a soft, flexible inner core for strength surrounded by a tough, long-wearing outer covering, delivering exceptional durability with resistance to breakage, fraying and line welding. Copolymer line is suitable for typical residential use, while co-extruded line is often better for heavy-duty commercial applications.
Choosing the right copolymer trimmer line for your yard and garden
Stens Silver Streak Fire Trimmer Line is a good multipurpose line with a round profile that offers high versatility. Round trimmer line is a good choice for most residential applications being handled by the homeowner. Fire trimmer line has an Intense red color, which makes it easy to find breakaway pieces for yard cleanup. Here’s another benefit for the home do-it-yourselfer. Round trimmer line is easier to load than some other types of line.
Stens Silver Streak Stealth Trimmer Line is a good multipurpose line with a round profile that’s nearly identical to the Fire trimmer line described above, with one exception. Natural green color makes it less noticeable if you want to leave breakaway pieces in the lawn. That’s simply a matter of preference. Some people want to pick up the breakaway pieces, and others would prefer to leave them behind.
Stens Silver Streak Buzz Trimmer Line is a good choice for situations where a more aggressive cut is needed. It features a square profile with four cutting edges. Its bright orange color makes it easy to find breakaway pieces for yard cleanup.
Stens Silver Streak Edge Trimmer Line handles coarse grass and tough weeds with a star -shaped profile that has six cutting edges. With multiple cutting edges, Edge trimmer line produces a cleaner cut with less tearing of the grass. Its green color makes it less noticeable if you want to leave breakaway pieces in the lawn.
Stens Silver Streak Helix Trimmer Line is a twisted, oval core profile, professional grade line. It’s an ideal choice for maintaining areas with thick and coarse weedy growth. The exceptional strength of this line pays off with longer wear and fewer breakaway pieces when contacting metal, concrete and hardscape materials. The twisted, oval profile also produces less noise when being used, which makes it a favorite among lawn care professionals who are around it for longer periods of time.
Choosing the right co-extruded trimmer line for your yard and garden
Stens Silver Streak Ninja Trimmer Line is a round-profile, multipurpose line with the added strength of a coextruded design, which features a flexible core protected by a tough outer shell. As mentioned earlier, round trimmer line is easier to load.
Stens Silver Streak Optimum Trimmer Line is a hex-profile, professional grade line with the added strength of a coextruded design. Multiple cutting edges produce a highly professional, uniform look for manicured landscapes.
Stens Silver Streak Razor Trimmer Line is a five-point-star profile line with razor-sharp cutting edges that produce a clean cut to reduce the browning of grass blade tips. With this line, you get improved fuel efficiency plus reduced noise levels and trimmer vibrations, which are highly valued by lawn care professionals.
Trimmer line choices from residential to commercial applications
There are multiple choices in trimmer line for lawn care. You’ll find something for everyone from homeowners who trim once a week to lawn care professionals who are on the job every day. You’ll also find trimmer line options for tidying up typical grassy areas to tackling coarse and tough weeds. In short, there is something for everyone.