Smooth alternative to DR Fatbeams/Hi-beams?

[jamerson_fan]

Hi

I really like the DR "beams", but they don't seem to stand much abuse. I play quite hard and broke two E-strings in two weeks (once playing with my fingers (!), at the bridge and once playing with a pick, at the nut), so I have to find an alternative.

So, what's the smoothest feeling stainless steel rounds available aside from the DRs?

[madbassplaya]

Dean Markley Helix, Sadowsky Steels (Blues), and Ken Smith Steels.

I'm not really a stainless guy, but those are the smoothest that I have played.

Those can all be found at http://www.bassstringsonline.com email Jason there. He will help you pick a string for your needs!

[jamerson_fan]

Thanks for the reply, madbassplaya!

Any other brands, people?
(I've read some good things about Dunlop stainless steel sets, anyone wanna comment?)

[AccolaStudios]

The Fender 7250s are nickel-coated steel. To me, the feel much more smooth than many other steel brands.