dacron differences?

[Andy Cooper]

What are the pros and cons regarding the different kinds of dacron presently available for bow strings?

[CG]

Andy,

B50 and B500 (brownell and bcy respectively) are basically homogenous.

I've not tried the new B55 from BCY.  Seems like some like it better while others aren't noticing any difference.

I didn't answer your question, but maybe my little tidbit will get someone else to chime in.

[Andy Cooper]

Thanks, CG...at least ya bumped 'er up!

[Andy Cooper]

Sent an email to Chad at Champion Custom Bowstrings. Here's his answer:

"There's very little difference between Brownell's B-50 and BCY's B-500--just different manufacturers.  BCY's B-55 seems to be an improvement--a little stronger, a little less stretch/creep vs. B-500.  It's not in the same class as FF type materials, but I think it's going to work out to replace B-500."