I use Excal's dacron flemish string. It is a two coloured non-continuous, dacron string. You loose a bit of speed, it is easier on the limbs, it is more quiet, and looks cool. You can get different colours.
Reb, that link doesn't work. BTW for an old geezer you are pretty amazing on a computer, most guys my age or older know sweet ---- all and are afraid of computers. Good for you Reb!