Soon after I started playing ukulele I decided I wanted low G strings. The first brand I tried had a metal wound low G string and I did not really like the feel of that. So when I heard about these strings I ordered them and I like them a lot better. I understand why they are so popular. For me it makes playing my ukulele more enjoyable and the sound is warmer with these strings. I've been using them for months now and they are holding up great. I also happen to like the look of the brown strings on my ukulele, which is made of light wood. I'm going to keep using these strings!