I've had this string problem also with Parker. Their strings/cables are bad. On the Phoenix they now use Stone Mtn. Yahoooo, now I hope they listen to everyone and put this quality string/cable on all their bows! Here's the answer to string/cable lengths for Parker bows, subtract 3/4" form the string length and a 1/4" from cable length, boom, the correct twisted length. I know this from experience too! So if the string says 90" on the bow sticker, order a 89 1/4", if cable says 44" on sticker, order 43 3/4". Hope this helps everyone who has questions about Parker strings. If anymore questions, please feel free to pm or e-mail me. I wish all bow manufacturers would put pre stretched string/cables on their bows! I'ld pay the extra $20!!