Bow string color

[unfazed]

Trying to pick a color for my Hoyt RX7 strings. Torn between all black, red, or od green. Help me pick!

Pics of my current all black and a random red. Can’t find a black bow with OD green.

 

[Warmsy]

Obviously, it has to be red. OD green would be cool though.

 

[BigAntlerGetter]

If it doesn’t match your camo perfectly then the animals are going to see you…. Better think about that


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[180ls1]

Agnostic to bow string color but I want the d-loop to really stand out. Pink / orange.

 

[Wheels]

Are you guys taking your bows to prom or hunting with them?

 

[unfazed]

Are you guys taking your bows to prom or hunting with them?

She would look good in a dress. They don’t call it a “D” loop for nothing

 

[Mish-pop]

She would look good in a dress. They don’t call it a “D” loop for nothing

Haha. Don't matter much but my two cents say red

 

[KBC]

One of the guys at my club swears colour affects tune. He only buys replacement strings without any dyes. Black strings get hotter in the sun so they stretch more, when you get two colours twisted together, they won’t stretch at the same rate because the darker colours get hotter faster.
Do you guys think the coloured dyes affect strings?

 

[sndmn11]

Do you guys think the coloured dyes affect strings?

I think there is a difference from the standpoint of dye and wax have added mass. I don't have any proof that it has an effect a person can tell.

 

[Maverick1]

Are you guys taking your bows to prom or hunting with them?

Brunette. Definitely go with the brunette. Sporty. Refined lines. Very pleasing to the eye. And even more so to the touch.

 

[TheHammer]

could try one of the dye-less naked strings. Seems some compelling info on that route if someone wants to go down that rabbit hole.

I always end up with a green/brown twist on all my bows.

Of the options you gave, green would be sweet! Good luck and keep us posted.

(My one daughters carbon Hoyt is black with a silver string, looks alright!)

 

[thayerp81]

There is absolutely a difference in the strength/ stretch of colored bow strings vs natural strings, just a question of how much of a difference it makes. The last two strings I've ordered were the Gas Freakshow (no dyes, ultra low wax) They will stretch the tiniest bit on the first couple dozen shots and after that they hold a tune like nobody's business. Incidentally, they have 28 strands vs 24 in the Ghost Line, with no change in OD, so in addition to being a stronger material it's also smaller diameter because of the lack of dye and wax.

 

[Elkhntr6]

Are you guys taking your bows to prom or hunting with them?

Yes.

 

[NMJM]

If you are seeing a performance difference based on the color of your strings you are all way better shooters than me.

 

[thayerp81]

I picked up about 2-3 fps with the Freakshow string vs factory, I also have never needed to re-tune/ time my bow after the initial shoot in. My last string had probably 4K shots on it in a year, shot in rain, heat, transported in hot cars, taken to alsaka etc and never budged. For me its less about performance and more about not needing to be constantly tuned/ timed with the amount of abuse I put my bow through.

 

[kcm2]

I like a two color string, in part because a camo bow can be hard to find. A little orange or bright green in the string makes it easier, and it has not bothered the game any. (Heck, every time elk get near me when I'm carrying a bow, the wind shifts.....)