Serving Materials

End Serving

Our standard end serving materials are BCY 2X or .008 Spectra because they conform to curves very well and is resistant to separating. 2X also comes in a variety of colors. Premium servings include BCY Halo, BCY Powergrip, BCY 62XS, Bloodline BOA, and Bloodline ICE2.

Here's what we recommend based on your priorities:

Want a softer end serving feel - BCY 2X in black
Want the end serving to match the string material color - BCY 2X or Halo in color
Want the string material to show through the serving - BCY transparent Halo
Durability is the main concern - BCY Powergrip or 62XS

BCY 2X

Material: 100% Dyneema® or Spectra

Construction: Twisted

Coating: None

Size: .015"

Pros:

• Very flexible for bending around corners (like end loops)

• Comes in a variety of colors

Cons:

• Starts fuzzing faster than some of the materials listed below.

BCY .008 Spectra

Material: 100% Spectra

Consruction: Twisted

Coating: None

Size: .008"

Pros:

• Small diameter fits around curves well

• Durable and grips well

Cons:

• TBD

BCY Halo (.014")

Material: 100% Spectra

Contruction: Braided

Coating: None

Size: .014"

Pros:

• Comes in colors or transparent (to show the string beneath)

• Very durable

Cons:

• Not quite as flexible around curves

• Transparent makes then end loop more slippery

BCY 62XS

Material: Spectra or Dyneema®

Construction: Braided

Coating: None

Size: .014"

Pros:

• Very flexible for bending around corners (like end loops)

• Very durable

Cons:

• Available only in black

• Surface not as smooth as other materials

BCY Powergrip (.009")

Material: Spectra and nylon

Construction: Braided

Coating: Resin

Size: .009"

Pros:

• Grippy and less likely to separate

• Excellent for curving around loops

Cons:

• Available only in black

• A bit stiffer than other materials

Angel ASB Majesty - No longer available

Material: Izanas® & Polyester

Construction: Braided

Coating: Thermally bonded resin

Size: .015"

Pros:

• Very durable

• Slick surface from coating

Cons:

• Only comes in black

• Suseptible to cuts

Bloodline BOA

Material: HMPE, polyester, proprietary fiber

Construction: Braided core

Coating: Proprietary

Size: .014"

Pros:

• Very durable

• Stays round

Cons:

• Has quite a bit of memory (meaning if it gets cut it unravels easily)

• Suseptable to color transfer

Bloodline ICE2

Material: 100% HMPE Dyneema

Construction: Braided

Coating: Proprietary

Size: .014"

Pros:

• Very durable

• Grips the string material very well

• Resistant to color transfer

Cons:

• Only comes in one size

Center Serving

BCY Halo

Many center servings are done with BCY Halo in black as this has proven to be an excellent center serving material for recurve and longbows. It is slick for a clean release and provides a consistent nock fit.

Angel ASB Majesty

This serving is a very durable blend of HMPE and polyester. Practically the only way to destroy it is to cut it, so do be careful when tying in or cutting off the nock set. It is an excellent material for Olympic Recurve centers servings as its slickness provides a clean release, does not show wear, and produces a consistent nock fit.

BCY Powergrip

For those barebow shooters who are string walking as their aiming method, we recommend BCY Powergrip. It has grip from its resin coating and provides more grip to be able to hold a crawl without slipping.