So it is more control oriented with comfort and doesn’t play lively like some softer polys?I was one of the play testers. I liked the string and have ordered a reel for personal use. Will try to start introducing to customers. I had good control and spin.
Word on the street is that it is similar to big hitter black 7. Maybe even a derivative. Will have to get me a set.
Hey, guys! I'm the Dan behind Black Bear strings. Thanks to those play testers who chimed in about how the string plays. What I've been very pleasantly surprised about Bear Claw is that it has played with a lot of spin but it's not the typically harsh (stiff) spin string. It's soft and comfortable plus I've had a set in now for 12 plus hours and it hasn't moved a bit.
"Word on the street is that it is similar to big hitter black 7. Maybe even a derivative. Will have to get me a set."
I played with BH7 years ago and I wouldn't put Bear Claw in the same category. I think it's softer with better tension maintenance. Plus it's 5 sided. PM me and I'll send you a coupon code!
Thanks to all for your interest!
I played with BH7 years ago and I wouldn't put Bear Claw in the same category. I think it's softer with better tension maintenance. Plus it's 5 sided. PM me and I'll send you a coupon code!
Super excited to try it out! I was lucky enough to win a reel of it in the giveaway. It gets here Saturday, and I'm stringing I think that night hopefully. Sounds like a great option. I've fought about every arm injury in the books but still love the few shaped polys I can play with. I'm very hopeful I'll be adding Bear Claw as one of my go to strings!
I'm putting it in my Phantom 100P. When I'm using cyclone I usually go 48. Thinks that's good or should I a notch lower?Please let me know what you think! If you have some arm issues, string it down a bit to soften the feel. You'll maintain good control and the spin will be excellent!
try it at 48 and see first how it feels on your arm
Soft, good tensiom maintence and round option for 2019?
All true! Plus, new color options. What do you think?
Signed up for a playtest long time back but never heard back can you pls check if I'm on the list @drummerdan?
Ah, thanks for input @drummerdan. I purchased 1 set to check out. I’ll be playing it side by side on my TC95s with Black Night and comparing.
Wow but i have explained I play a comfortable control poly @46 so that is a massive jump. I am simply adjusting to characteristics of a new string so wondering if i need to adjust a bit higher if it is pretty soft or plays more lively for a polyI string it at 55 and 10% prestretch
Wow but i have explained I play a comfortable control poly @46 so that is a massive jump. I am simply adjusting to characteristics of a new string so wondering if i need to adjust a bit higher if it is pretty soft or plays more lively for a poly
Cool, I will try it @48lbsAs I said try 2-3# higher and go from there. Its not stiff and lively but its more controlled and softer so it sounds like it may play to your liking based on your go to poly
Its not a lively string, but it does play on the softer side and there is power when you want it.
I always suggest staying at the same tension when testing a new string unless you know it's significantly stiffer or softer. I think the strings will be comparable, I'd keep the same tension the first go around.For those who have already played Bear Claw string 1.29. I string Tier 1 Black Night 1.28 @ 46 or 47lbs on my TC95s. What is a good starting point tension wise to test Bear Claw? I don’t know if it plays lively or truly a control poly and description says soft. Not sure what tension to test it at.
Are you kidding me? Invite me over and I'll come play with them!We get lots of Black Bear in our back yard, but I refuse to play with them [emoji38]
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I always suggest staying at the same tension when testing a new string unless you know it's significantly stiffer or softer. I think the strings will be comparable, I'd keep the same tension the first go around.
I hope you don't mind playing with dear, raccoons, coyotes, too?Are you kidding me? Invite me over and I'll come play with them!
Raccoons and deer are hit-or-miss, but definitely coyotes!I hope you don't mind playing with dear, raccoons, coyotes, too?
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