Black glass vs. Brown glass...which one ?

[Zbone]

Anyone tell us why black glass is faster/fastest?

[Ric O'Shay]

Originally posted by Zbone:
Anyone tell us why black glass is faster/fastest?

I asked Craig at HHA about that one time. He told me that he had found no performance difference in the two. Suggested that it might be an "old wives tale".

[Bill Leeming]

Herter's used black on the back

[BWD]

Originally posted by Zbone:
Anyone tell us why black glass is faster/fastest?

Because it doesn't show streaks like clear.  

[threeunder]

Originally posted by Bowwild:
I love Macassar Ebony but Cocobolo is my second favorite. I don't have many black or brown glass backed or faced limbs. I have a green glass Grayling (bubinga riser) and a carbon weave pattern that is black on an ILF.

Here's a picture of a Rosewood Diamondwood and Ebony Schafer. The limb veneers are myrtle though. I think a bow with Coco and Macassar Ebony would be beautiful.

I just love beautiful wood too much too not go with exotic veneers on the limbs.

I do have a Sasquatch BW Ebony with black veneered limb faces and ebony backs. I'll hunt up a picture.

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Now Roy....if you ever decide to get rid of that one....I'll be ready!!!!
Beautiful Bow!

[Michael Arnette]

I have always disliked black because it sticks out like a sore thumb in the woods. My next 58" limbs for my TallTines will be brown glass...I like the simple look.

Is there really a difference in performance?

[lpcjon2]

I like both but the old green glass has a really cool look that I think is classy