D'addario vs Circle K Strings, Tension-wise?

[Nile]

Same string gauges and everything, but is there any discrepancy tension-wise between the two brands? I've heard of people saying Circle K's are higher in tension naturally.

 

[AliceLG]

Given the same gauge the CK's will tend to be heavier, therefore for the same pitch and scale length the resulting tension will be higher.

 

[Winspear]

Correct. Most of the string gauges they offer don't match up anyway, CK doing mainly odds and D'addario doing maybe evens. But take a look:
len 25.5
E2 .046 danw == 17.48#
E2 .048 danw == 18.93#

E2 .045 ckwng == 18.53#
E2 .043 ckwng == 16.76#

A 45 is almost as tight as a 48.

The fact that they are a higher tension and sound better in the higher gauges is just a huge win.

 

[Dayn]

Yep, Circle K's have a higher unit weight, so they need less volume for the same mass. Unless you used stainless steel D'Addarios perhaps, but Circle K strings will have more tension.

Plus they sound great. I must reorder whenever I next get the chance...