Bow Strings?? Radar where are you?

[buckhorn40]

I read on Archery talks forum that an after market string can add up to 6 fps, compared to the factory string. Any truth to this?

 

[Buckblaster]

Maybe after the factory one stretched??

 

[f1maxis]

If you're comparing apples to apples, meaning that both strings were made using the same material, then the answer is NO, you won't see 6 fps difference. Some string material is faster than others, so if the aftermarket string-maker uses a different string material, then it is possible to see faster speeds than factory strings.

 

[Radar]

It depends on the string material . I like to use 452X because it has very little creep , but there are faster materials such as 8125 .

Here is a link to the various string types .
http://www.bcyfibers.com/tech_forum.php/

 

[pjridge]

Depends on material and number of strands. Many 3d archers use fewer strands in their string for a few added FPS.

 

[buckhorn40]

Thanks guys, I am going to a heavier broadhead and didn't want to lose any speed.