Essential String
$39.00
Every archer needs to start somewhere and this is an excellent place to start. Featuring the same build quality as our custom strings but with fewer options. They are pre-stretched and ready to ship out ASAP!
Material: BCY 652 Spectra, 16 strands, black
Coating: Wax
Construction: Endless/continuous loop
Customization
For more options, check out our custom string selection.
How to order
Step 1 - Choose your bow length. Your string will be 3" shorter than the overall bow length. Here's more info on figuring out your bow length.
66" bow
25" riser + short limbs
23" riser + medium limbs
21" riser + long limbs
68" bow
25" riser + medium limbs (most common)
23" riser + long limbs
70" bow
25" riser + long limbs
Step 2 - Choose the nocks that will be used on the end of the arrows with your bow. Nock fit is very important for safety and performance reasons. These have been organized into size groups for most commonly used nocks. If you need help figuring out which nocks you have, check out our guide or reach out for further assistance.
Care & Maintenance
If you are new to archery, here's a guide to get you started: https://www.ocdstrings.com/setup-and-care
Serving
Powergrip center serving will be 7" long (4" above the center point of the string and 3" below). Top loop will be 1 3/4" and the bottom will be 1 1/4" with 6" overall end servings.
Other details
Taxes
Taxes charged on archery equipment at checkout include 11% FET (Federal Excise Tax) for wildlife preservation charged on all archery equipment. More info can be found at archerytrade.org and irs.gov.


