Why the Slower FPS?

Mitten_archery13

FNG
Classified Approved
Joined
Jul 14, 2024
Messages
17
Hey there.
I am fairly new to bow tuning and learning ot as I go.
My current setup lost FPS compared to a month ago and I am confused as to why.

Here is a little background as to what was going on with my bow.
Ordered new 70 pound limbs last summer and installed two months ago.

I was practicing the other night for TAC and the bow string came apart. Not sure how old string was as I bought the bow used.
Called around and had a custom string made, from my understanding a reputable builder, since no shops around had one in stock.
Installed the string, increased draw weight to 74 pounds by technician twisting the cables.
Paper tuned.
Shot 12-18 arrows while tuning

Shooting same arrows as other month but lost 5fps.

Specs:
2015 Hoyt Carbon Spyder ZT Turbo
Cam # 3. 29 1/2” DL
70 pounds limbs, pulling 74 on scale.
580 gn arrow.

Old FPS was 265@ 70 pounds
New FPS is 260 @ 74 pounds

Am I understanding this correctly, twisting cable = increase in draw weight and length, which should increase FPS?

What would the reasoning be for decreased velocity? I was hoping the velocity would increase after everything was done.
 
Different string material maybe, stiffer like 452x will be slower compared to some of the stretchy blends some of the new makers are using. Ie. that’s why system x gas strings are faster but you can feel the stretch in the back wall compared to ghost. I would check your specs though
 
Back
Top