I've tried numerous strings over the past 15 years: ghs, elixir, fender, dunlop, ernie ball, daddario, etc. Ernie Ball and Daddario are the ones I narrowed my search down to. However, I prefer Daddario as sonically they sound better, acoustically louder if it makes sense. I have three Telecasters and this package is basically what I need to give them a fresh touch once per quarter. And I really like how Tele with 11s sounds comparing to 10s, wider if you will. Also, stringing top E and A with vintage-style tuners easier as top strings are stiffer so tend to not slip out from a tuning peg.