Question 1

How do these new strings compare to exp, or is it just marketing same strings with new package?  people report issues with breaking strings, humm???

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Thanks for the question. I worked on the development and launch of the new X-Series at D'Addario. This is a new coating material that is thinner and more durable than EXP, giving the strings an extended lifespan without affecting the natural tone or feel of the strings. We're now also able to coat all steel strings in the set, including plain steel strings. In regards to string breakage - we're using our NY Steel wire which is a stronger steel alloy, along with our Fusion Twist process which reinforces the twist making XT strings a much stronger and more durable string. Breakage can occur for many reasons that are unrelated to the string; without seeing the issue in the context of the guitars set-up, tuning, among other variables it's difficult to say why a string broke. I can tell you that I've been playing these strings for the last three years as they've been developed and I haven't broken a single string.

Question 2

are these strings balls or ball less ?

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If they are for acoustic guitar they have "balls."

Question 3

?To Andres re: strings breaking guitar - you used steel strings on a nylon string guitar....

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Using steel strings on a guitar designed for nylon strings could damage the neck

Question 4

How do you know what size string to get??

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Look up make and model of your guitar on the net, or call a local music shop that sells your guitar. They, in most cases, list or know what string size came on your guitar originally. Buy that gauge. The size of each string is listed on the string pack. 
  If you do change string gauge, a local luther may have to widen out the string slots or change the nut to accomodate the new size.  Hope this helps....Phillip

ASIN	B07TGX59RB
Best Sellers Rank	#1,508 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #44 in Acoustic Guitar Strings
Body Material Type	metal
Brand Name	D'Addario
Coating Description	coated
Colour	Phosphor Bronze
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,318)
Finish Type	Bronze Plated
Global Trade Identification Number	00019954308667
Included Components	1- Strings set
Instrument	Acoustic Guitar
Item Type Name	Strings
Item Weight	0.3 Grams
Manufacturer	D'Addario & Co INC
Manufacturer Part Number	XTAPB1253
Material Type	phosphor bronze
Model Number	XTAPB1253
Number Of Items	1
Packer Contact Information	Mihika Enterprises, H.NO 402, Mangolpur Kalan, New Delhi - 110085
Set Name	XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
String Gauge	Light
String Material Type	Phosphor Bronze
UPC	019954308667
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	No warranty

D'Addario XTAPB1253 XT Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 12-53

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