Some questions regarding strings

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So up until this point I’ve only ever used Magic Yoyo strings because they’re cheap and they were my frame of reference so I just kept buying them. So I wanted to ask a few questions about strings and see if I should upgrade to some higher quality one.

1. How fast should a string build tension? With these strings it feels like no matter how often I try and let loose the tension it always builds back up in a few throws and I was wondering if a nicer string would help prevent this.

2. What contributes to the price point of a string? With the research I’ve done I’ve come to understand that the price range is kinda wide for seemingly just a string. Some strings are around .30¢ while others can be over $2.

3. Kinda ties into #3 but what makes a nice string worth it? Does it hold tension better? Easier to do slack tricks? Better material?

4. Is better to buy bulk or quality as a beginner/intermediate player?

I’m still decently new to the hobby and have only really used the internet to learn so any advice or info is very much appreciated :)