New Strings (needed) What to buy, where to source?

[Deucebump]

So I need to replace the strings on my bow. Way over due. Give me suggestions, and best place to get them. I have a press and will do the work myself. Ive been pretty out of the archery world, other than just shooting what I have, for quite some time. So I really dont know whats out there, good or bad.

I looked at 60x briefly, and have read a little about JBK. Thats about the extent of my new string knowledge at this point.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Wheels]

Gas or Threadz are very good

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Gas ghost for me.

 

[sndmn11]

Bowstring Set - Bloodline VEC99

Our premium offering. VEC99 is a waxless blended material that utilizes a state of the art coating to protect and color the bowstring. This coating allows for MUCH tighter tolerances than a traditionally waxed bowstring giving you the most consistent product possible. This material is stable...

www.catfishcustombowstrings.com

 

[coyotecreek]

Support your local pro shop even if you are installing them yourself you can purchase from them and take them home

 

[svivian]

Another vote for Threadz

 

[Deucebump]

Support your local pro shop even if you are installing them yourself you can purchase from them and take them home

I am my local pro shop. I havnt used a shop outside of my basement in almost 20 years. Time is super limited to me and the nearest “pro shop” is over 30 mins away. I cant justify burning an hour or 2 for something I can buy online, and probably cheaper.

 

[onlybrowning]

Catfish Customs has been very good in my experience.


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[OR Archer]

What bow do you have? Also are you wanting something custom or just something you can get quickly?
Also don’t buy 60X. They’re awful. Much better options out there

 

[Jskaanland]

Bowstring Set - Bloodline VEC99

Our premium offering. VEC99 is a waxless blended material that utilizes a state of the art coating to protect and color the bowstring. This coating allows for MUCH tighter tolerances than a traditionally waxed bowstring giving you the most consistent product possible. This material is stable...

www.catfishcustombowstrings.com

Another vote for catfish

 

[Deucebump]

What bow do you have? Also are you wanting something custom or just something you can get quickly?
Also don’t buy 60X. They’re awful. Much better options out there

Im still shooting a 14 yr old Bowtech Destroyer 340. I dont need them super quick, mine are still ok to shoot, they just need replaced sooner than later. So if it takes a week or 3, I dont care. Im just going to overhaul my bow now (new strings, rest, sight) so I dont have to worry about it this spring/summer and can just shoot it all summer hopefully without any changes.

Thanks for the heads up on the 60x strings. I was getting that vibe when they werent mentioned one time.

 

[Peaks&Creeks]

Catfish Custom or Gas. I just put catfish on mine last summer and they are great strings. The VEC99 strings are waxless and don’t stretch.


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[Trout&Buck]

I've been happy with my last two sets of ABB Platinums.

 

[WCB]

? I've never had an issue with Vapor Trails. I've probably had 15 sets since 2004. Both of my Bowtech Prodigys have them on their now.

 

[Billy Goat]

Personally I like 452x, there's not too much difference in any maker, assuming they are laid up correctly.


Can nerd out on different fibers, but 452x is really stable.

Always measure before installing, no matter who made them.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I had back to back sets of vec 99 strings from Catfish with 90 degrees of erratic peep rotation. He's now added a warning that he won't warranty for peep rotation. How he gets recommended so much is beyond me.

 

[Deucebump]

Thanks for all the replies so far. Keep em coming.

And yes, Billy, it is very easy to go down a material rabbit hole, as I have found out lately!

 

[Shooter Mike]

What bow are you putting strings and cables on. If it’s a Mathews, I would not recommend Gas. The way they make their cables, if you don’t twist the yoke splitter end correctly, and enough, you will absolutely 100% be under draw weight. I say go with something that’s made the correct length and ready to install. I have had ZERO problems with Threadz. I’ve used Threadz for many years on any bows.

If you talk to Gas they will tell you that the calls they get for bows being underweight is due to the cables being installed incorrectly. For the life of me I don’t know why they make the yoke splitter end in two separate bundles that have to be twisted together during installation. It only invites the opportunity for incorrect install. Pointless.


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[aMurderOfCrows]

Vapor Trail has been pretty bad. Tons of twisting needed to get to speck.

GAS Freakshow have been real good.

John’s Customs are awesome.

I’m going to try the wax less material from Unbound Archery on the next set.

 

[Shooter Mike]

Im still shooting a 14 yr old Bowtech Destroyer 340. I dont need them super quick, mine are still ok to shoot, they just need replaced sooner than later. So if it takes a week or 3, I dont care. Im just going to overhaul my bow now (new strings, rest, sight) so I dont have to worry about it this spring/summer and can just shoot it all summer hopefully without any changes.

Thanks for the heads up on the 60x strings. I was getting that vibe when they werent mentioned one time.

There's something to be said for a bow that has lasted 14 seasons. FWIW, Threadz ships within two days - that's been my experience with them for as long as I've been using them.

During your bow overhaul, if you haven't done so, have you considered replacing cam bearings? They're cheap enough to do, that you might as well. Maybe pull the limbs and clean the pockets and apply a little white lithium grease to the limb pockets.