{"product_id":"daddario-xs-9-5-44coated-electric-guitar-strings-balanced-tension","title":"D'Addario XS 9.5-44Coated Electric Guitar Strings Balanced Tension","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eD'Addario XS Electric Guitar Strings | 9.5-44 Balanced Tension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMaximum Life + Balanced Tension + Ultimate Versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eD'Addario XS represents the absolute pinnacle of coated string technology. Originally debuting to critical acclaim in the acoustic world, the XS Electric line brings the same groundbreaking innovation to the electric guitarist. Engineered at D'Addario's Farmingdale, New York facility, the XS 9.5-44 set delivers a truly unique hybrid gauge that offers the best of both worlds—the silky, bend-friendly response of a light set with the increased mass, warmth, and punch of a medium set. This carefully calibrated gauge provides balanced tension across all strings, eliminating the common \"slinky\" feel of ultra-lights while maintaining effortless playability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe XS series completes D'Addario's definitive extended-life portfolio, offering the maximum possible string life with an ultra-smooth playing feel, without sacrificing the iconic, vibrant D'Addario tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMaximum String Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures an impossibly thin film coating (1\/10 the thickness of a human hair) that completely shields wound strings from corrosion, combined with D'Addario's proprietary dispersion coating on plain steels to protect every string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eReformulated Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpecifically engineered for electric guitars, this new wrap wire provides a noticeably brighter tone, increased output, aggressive bite, and exceptional sustain—giving you a commanding presence in any musical context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUnmatched Tuning Stability \u0026amp; Strength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBuilt with D'Addario's exclusive NY Steel high-carbon core and plain string wire, alongside patented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFusion Twist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnology, delivering superior break strength and precise intonation—so you can bend, strum, and pick with absolute confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSmooth, Fast Feel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe advanced micro-coating offers a slick, friction-reduced surface that minimizes finger squeak and facilitates faster playability, all while maintaining the tactile precision and control you expect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Perfect Hybrid Gauge (9.5-44):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh strings (.0095, .0115, .016) offer slightly more resistance than a standard 9 set, providing improved articulation and a fuller tone without sacrificing bendability. Low strings (.024, .034, .044) deliver a tighter, punchier bottom end than a typical 9-42 set while remaining more forgiving than a 10-46 set. The result is a perfectly balanced, uniform feel across all six strings—ideal for players who find 9s too light and 10s too heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eXS Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMaximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elife with a smoother, more lubricated feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eChoose XS when you want your \"new string day\" feeling to last longer than ever before—especially when you've found your ideal gauge and want it to perform at its peak for weeks on end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\"D'Addario has outdone themselves with their latest line of guitar strings. XS Electric strings feel extra smooth without being slippery and deliver a 'new string feel' at a higher level. They also feel new for longer and seem to enhance the natural timbres of your instrument. Guitarists of all styles and sounds, including those who don't pay much attention to string types, will notice a big difference.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e— Alex Skolnick (Legendary Guitarist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTech Specs (9.5-44)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eE (1st):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.0095 | Plain Steel \/ NY Steel Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eB (2nd):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.0115 | Plain Steel \/ NY Steel Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eG (3rd):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.016 | Plain Steel \/ NY Steel Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eD (4th):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.024 | Nickel-Plated Steel \/ Hex Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA (5th):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.034 | Nickel-Plated Steel \/ Hex Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eE (6th):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.044 | Nickel-Plated Steel \/ Hex Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHex-core construction provides superior dimensional stability and enhanced durability for precise intonation—giving you consistent, reliable performance across the entire fretboard with balanced tension that feels just right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIf you've never quite felt at home with standard gauges—if 9s feel too flimsy and 10s feel too stiff—the D'Addario XS 9.5-44 set is the answer you've been searching for. This carefully designed hybrid gauge delivers a beautifully balanced tension profile that feels natural and responsive, allowing you to play with greater control, dynamics, and expression. Whether you're a seasoned pro chasing the perfect feel or a developing player looking for a set that works with you rather than against you, these strings deliver. And with XS coating, that pristine, balanced tone stays fresh gig after gig.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFind your balance. Extend your performance. Experience the XS breakthrough today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67578591641904,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/7195\/8832\/files\/Daddario-electric-guitar-strings-xte-9.5-44-nickel-plated-steel.png?v=1787453086","url":"https:\/\/davisguitar.com\/products\/daddario-xs-9-5-44coated-electric-guitar-strings-balanced-tension","provider":"Davis Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}