I was wondering if this type of string loop is better than using a tied on sting style string loop? Does anyone out there have experience with plastic or aluminum style string loops and whats their pros and cons? Thanks!

Most of what I've read here has been pretty negative as far as the metal loops go however alot of folks seem to use string style loops, I myself just started using whats called a catfish loop, it seems pretty good so far but I haven't been shooting it that long, if you want to read about the catfish loop go to the Oneida Eagle web sight and check it out under the heading quieting your Oneida Eagle bow.

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Edited by - gromage1 on 03/03/2002 23:41:01

The metal loops are realy heavy, cuase more serving wear, and can cuase some problems with arrow flight depending on your setup. For my money a string loop is much better, and cheaper. You get all the benifits with none of the negitives that come with the metal loops. I also use the "catfish" loop, but the stander string loop works just as well it tied properly.

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Metal loops are not the best by far. I refuse to warranty any part of any string or cable system when they're used. I've had customers cut the cables due to the forward travel of the string with them. also have had them cut the serving and some strands under the metal loop. Lotsa performance loss with them also.

Thanks alot guys for the input. Doesn't look like I'll be using a metal loop.

They will also cause the string to slap you in the wrist and believe me it hurts. Went to a string loop no more bruises on my wrist.

I really don't feel that metal loops have any advantages over shooting off the string with a release. I would say the same, with less certainty with regard to string loops. The only advantage a metal loop has over a string loop is less chance of failure. I haven't, for instance shot the TRU metal loop, but all their stuff is really well made, and screw attacheable. I can't see them leaving themselves open to leagal attack by making a product that would break. I haven't had a loop pull off a string after it was properly tightened, but I can easily see how it could happen, particularly to those who are not do it yourself or knot oriented. I use standard loops when I use them at all, but I conceed that the catfish loop (lots of strands of serving wrapped and whipped around the string to form a loop) should be bullet proof.

Anybody out there who attends the large shoots have any idea what the big time pros are using these days? There are at least 5 options: Standard loops; loops tied in weird places, like under a nocked arrow; releases with ropes; releases on the string; misc. stuff like TRU balls (Tom Crowe) or metal loops or whatever.

Hi, I use the metal loop. I use the one where the nocking point is a the top of the device. I use a ball bearing type release. I have had no problems. It does not cut my string or show any unusual wear. It doesn't hit anything and my bow shoots quiet. I can pull my bow to full draw and let it down and my arrow stays fully nocked. The only way to know if it will work on YOUR set up is to try it. Good luck and have fun.