Could someone please throw some light on the different string materials available and how they differ from each other?

Thanks

Red Dwarf

id like to know this too....

what exactly is the difference between

ts1,8125,450+,d97,b50

do certain bows like some strings better than others..or is 1 string material better than the other..

TS1, 8125, 450+, and D97 are "low stretch" or "fast flight" strings made of kevlar or spectra. They are different brands and will vary somewhat as to diameter and tensile strength, but accomplish the same thing. They allow for a smaller diameter, lighter weight string, which increases arrow speed somewhat. They are like cars in that everyone kind of has a favorite. All of them are smaller in diameter than B50, which is made of Dacron.

Some bows are designed to use only B50. Some can use any. Check with the bowyer if in doubt or post here and someone will know. B50 tends to creep more than the others, but its larger diameter is easier on the bow. B50 strings do wear out much faster than the others mentioned though.


Read the looong thread about O.L. Adcock's 4 strand string. It is kind of an education in strings, though it will take a while to get through all of it.


Hope this helps.

Can anyone explain the differences between FF, FF+, TS-1, D97, 8125 etc.?

Thanks

Red Dwarf

QuoteOriginally posted by Red Dwarf:
Can anyone explain the differences between FF, FF+, TS-1, D97, 8125 etc.?

Thanks

Red Dwarf

Mostly diameter and single strand tensil strength.  

 http://www.lancasterarchery.com/index.php?cPath=422_302  

Lancaster's descriptions list the differences in diameter and strength pretty well.  There's a few where they don't list the diameter.