For years the only string silencers I used were cat whiskers. Oh yeah, there were the propeller looking things and brush buttons but they were usually used along with cat whiskers.
A few years ago I was introduced to fur silencers and have had a love-hate relationship with them since.I love the way they look but have never really been satisfied with the job they do on my recurve.They are fine on my longbow but I am not really sure that it needs them. But they sure look good.
During the off seasons it was time to play. I was determined to get that fur to work. I would start with the 1/4-1/3 locations and move to every point in between trying various brace heights along the way.Then, as hunting season approached, off came the fur and on went the whiskers.
Well this time they are on to stay. I replaced my beaver balls again last weekend with cat whiskers. Found and marked the locations on the string, tied them on and shot them in. SILENCE.
I reduced my brace height by 1/2". This is the spot the bow likes best. Still silence.
I'll stay with rubber from now on. Granted, it aint pretty. It is hard to picture a hunter of old holding a bow with 4 rubber puff balls attached to the string but the darn things work.
Please don't get the idea that I am trying to sell anything.There are many other silencers out there. If they work for you, super.As for me, I'll be shooting with rubber.
Take care,
Ed