String makers I have a question

[Joeabowhunter]

I recently tuned my new Thunderhorn bow and want to get a second string for it.  The stock string is D97 (14 strand).  The bow is quiet and quick and I have no complaints as is.  My question is this:  Do I just buy another "stock string" OR go with a Fury or BCY X string.  If I do the latter, what arrow speed difference can I expect and should I expect to hear a difference as well?  I know everyone has favorite strings but I'd like real world comparisons if possible to decide whether changing from the OEM string is worth it.

Joe

[Charlie Lamb]

I'd stay with what you have unless you just want to experiment.  Most gains from string to string are insignificant at best. Everything is a trade off. I wouldn't expect more than a couple fps difference speed wise and noise is subjective. Often, added speed is negated by the need for additional silencing.

[TomMcDonald]

If it's a spare string I would highly recommend making it identical.

[Asummerlin]

string making to me is just a way to make myself more self reliant its not a real necessity but its nice to know how to do if you have the patience. but like tommcdonald said just make them consistent.

[SteveB]

I have 7 different BCY materials I can build my personal strings from including D97. My bows all wear X99 or Mercury. X99 is replacing the BCY X - no new X being made on BCY is running out of colors.