Wolfden makes some good strings. Im not sure if they are still makin em anymore or not, though.

bigbull, You really made this old guys day. Your comment really makes me feel great against my competition. In particular, the three fellow archers in my class that recently payed $100 each on Winners Choice strings looking for that extra edge. But to their dismay I still consistently beat them with my stock Hoyt strings and cables. I set my Pro Tec up in 2003 right out of the box. Shot a 60 arrow set indoors, mounted the hardware and Accu Peep and nothing has changed or been altered since. I can't wait until the Atlantic City Archery Classic to compare scores. Oh! and by the way, check the NO STRETCH deal out thoroughly. Then check a stock manufacturer's string of the same material. I think your in for a big surprise. Anything that give a shooter confidence is an asset. Maybe I should switch! Thanks again, and hope to hear from you soon.

That's the problem though. Most bow manufacturers don't use the same stuff that the custom string makers use. The ones that do actually do this they are definetly superior strings.

Many are begining to come around though. Hopefully more and more will follow suit.

Kodiak is using Winners Choice, Jennings is now using TS1 material, looks like Parker is upgrading their strings.

Not sure what Hoyt was using on their bows last year.

How long do those winners choice strings last? I have had a set on my q2 for four years and they are not showing any sign of wear. I know I don't shoot as much as some of you. Only about 15 or twenty arrow per day. My original strings were zebra and they lasted about three months. If you compar that, I would say that the winners choice were cheap. I was replacing strings every year and repairing them every three months. I bought my winners choice strings from a privit vender for around $65 dollars and have not repaired anything on them. I am going to put new strings on this year even though my old ones look good. You can bet I will go back with winners choice.

bigbulls, Years ago I shot recurve and strings were a big advantage. I started to make my own with the help of a fellow club member that was experienced. Brownell had all kinds of materials available that many string makers did not use. You name it, I tried the material. Probably the best for not stretching was the Kevlar. The string, when jigged properly would not stretch at all. The problem was they only lasted about 300 to 350 shoot before letting go without any notice. There has to be a little rebound in the string or it becomes dead. I don't know how to explain this situation, but a fresh string seems to work with and complement the limbs. After shooting the string for a long time it's like the limbs are doing all the work and string is just, well, dead. Hoyt's using the Brownell D-75 strings and to be truthful, I can't do any better with a hand made unless I want to change strand count or serving material.

Try 2 1/2 inches of stretch on the original string on my Parker in one year.

BobCo, Do you know what kind of string was supplied with your bow? If you have not replaced your string, do it now, this is extreme. There is no 2" of stretch in a short bow string without MAJOR stand failure. Something else is going on here. Most strings will let go at the nock set at the point of the axis when at full draw. I made strings with Dynema, known for stretch, for a 70" recurve bow and the most the stretch I ever encountered was 3/16". If your string is sound have your bow throughly checked. My Son-in-law shoots a Parker, but I don't know the model. It's very short with a wheel below the grip. He had 1/2" stretch from new and I thought that was nasty.

What kind, no, but it was the manufacturers supplied string. You have to be a bit careful when making gereral statements. As far as short bow strings, I'm a little confused. Did I say that it was short? It was for a single cam bow, so it was quite long. As far as replacing it, I sure didn't pull it, measure it, and put it back on. I can assure you there was not major strand failure.

The best bow string?The ones I make myself

Sorry BobCo, I should have stated "QUALITY" manufacturer[:'(]