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Blog articles: Materials

7 articles

Julie Bergen

4/18/2025 • 6 min read

Materials

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The Data Behind How String Color Can Impact Performance and Precision

After building thousands of strings I know there is variation in the material. But how much and what do archers need to know?

Julie Bergen

4/10/2025 • 5 min read

Materials

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The Great American Shoot-off: String Material Week

Can archers really tell the difference between string materials ? That's what Diane Cochran set out to determine when she contacted me...

Julie Bergen

10/1/2023 • 3 min read

Materials

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String materials :: New for 2023!

I originally posted an article comparing string materials 2 years ago. Here's an updated look at how these materials stack up against...

Julie Bergen

4/11/2023 • 2 min read

Competitions

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Barebow strings

Let's keep it legal!

Julie Bergen

4/2/2023 • 1 min read

Strings

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Does string color matter?

Most archers select their string colors based on the color of their bow. And there's nothing wrong with that. But there are a few things...

Julie Bergen

7/3/2022 • 2 min read

Strings

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Bow string autopsy

I've gotten a few requests to make strings to a particular weight. I'd love to accommodate such a request, but that's easier said than...

Julie Bergen

8/19/2021 • 3 min read

Materials

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What is the difference between string materials?

8125, 652, 97, 99, 450, 8190, 777 ... bingo??? It sounds like the number edition of alphabet soup. What does all this mean and how do I...

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