quick d'addario prosteels v/s nickel question

[thehangingmist]

Is it possible the pro steels of the same gauge might feel slightly stiffer than the nickels even though the tension chart says the prosteels have lesser tension on them?

i tried the nicke 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 130 set and am wondering if the prosteels set with the same gauges would let me dial in a lower action setup!? the nickels didnt feel that great honestly something a tiny bit stiffer might be perfect! so yeah any ideas!?

 

[Sheffield]

The Prosteels will actually feel looser than XL's in the same gauges.

Paradoxically: you might want to increase the tension of the gauges you're using to get a lower action. I know, but hear me out.

I used to play very light gauges and have gravitated over the years to playing with heavier-to-heavy gauged strings. The increased tension means less string excursion, meaning that you can a) decrease your relief, and b) lower your action.

 

[thehangingmist]

It does make sense all the way through but i only have these strings available at the moment.
I also dont like very stiff strings but i would like try lo riders actually but they only offer medium gauge strings and shipping one set to my location is not practical! Let me see what i can work around this time!
Thanks for the response!

Ps- lo rider 30 40 60 80 100 130 can be where it is at for me! Just Maybe!