Custom Bowstrings
Explore our full line of custom bowstrings, built for compound, traditional, and crossbow setups. Every string is handcrafted for precision, durability, and performance.
Crafted by BCY Fibers, 452Xtra is our top choice for compound bows thanks to its stability, durability, and dependable performance. This material delivers the consistency serious archers expect—shot after shot.
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Why We Use It:
- Strong and stable
- Excellent shot consistency
- Dependable under high poundage
- Zero creep
- Friendly 3D experience
- Holds up to the elements year round
- Compatible with all compound bow makes and models
- Available in all colors
Ideal for beginner, intermediate, and advanced archers who want a fast, steady, durable bowstring.
X99 is our second choice behind 452Xtra—but a strong performer in its own right. Made by BCY Fibers and selected for its blend of speed, stability, and clean shot feel, X99 delivers a fast, responsive string that many archers prefer for a sharper, more efficient release.
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Why We Use It:
- Thinner, lightweight material that produces a quick, snappy shot with faster arrow speeds
- Stable under high poundage
- Low creep to maintain reliable tuning
- Smooth shot feel with reduced vibration
- Works well on all modern compound bows
- Only available in solid colors
If you want an IGT string with a slightly quicker, more energetic feel than 452Xtra—while still maintaining solid stability—X99 is the material we reach for next.
8125 is the performance-driven material we use at IGT for traditional archers who want modern speed and responsiveness from their longbow or recurve. Made by BCY Fibers and built from high-modulus Dyneema, 8125 produces a quick, lively shot while keeping the string light and smooth.
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Why We Use It at IGT:
- Fast, responsive material ideal for performance-focused traditional bows
- Light and efficient for improved arrow speed
- Minimal creep for consistent shooting
- Smooth, refined shot feel
- Works well on modern recurves and longbows designed for low-stretch materials
- Preferred by Olympic recurve shooters
- Available in all colors
If you want a traditional setup with more speed and snap, 8125 is our recommended material.
B55 is our go-to material at IGT when a traditional bow needs a gentle, forgiving string that protects older limbs and classic designs. Built from polyester, B55 offers a soft feel, low stretch, and a smooth shot cycle that pairs perfectly with traditional bows.
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Why We Use It at IGT:
- Budget-friendly option that is safe for older traditional bows
- Forgiving material with low stretch
- Smooth, quiet shot feel
- Durable and easy on bow limbs
- Perfect for beginners, vintage bows, and archers wanting maximum softness
- Only available in solid colors
When preservation, comfort, and compatibility matter most, B55 is a lower-cost option that we trust.
This string material from BCY Fibers is our go-to material for building durable, dependable crossbow strings. Made from high-strength Dyneema®, this material is engineered to withstand the extreme energy and powerful release of modern crossbows while maintaining consistent performance.
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Why We Use It at IGT:
- High-strength Dyneema® designed specifically for crossbows
- Extremely durable and safe under heavy loads
- Handles the powerful release of modern crossbow systems
- Low to virtually no creep when built to proper strand counts
- Built using 26 or 28 strands for optimal performance
- Only available in solid colors
When reliability and strength matter most, DynaFLIGHT 97® is the proven material we trust to build crossbow strings that hold up, shot after shot.
Not sure which bowstring is right for you?
Give us a call! We can recommend the right material for your setup.