Elixir strings are anything but ordinary strings! They have a unique Goretex coating that gives them a life 4 to 5 times longer. Touch, compare and you will find they sound! With extra-ordinary guitars and extra-ordinary strings, Elixir was the first to make coated strings. They are perfect: anti-corrosion, pleasant to the touch, a prolonged life of 4 to 5 times and above all they sound! You prefer a more matte and warmer sound: Polyweb game will make you happy.