Where should I put Speed nocks?
Solo cam bows will typically benefit from the speed nocks being placed near the cam and not the idler wheel. These speed nocks go on the serving, not on the string. Be sure not to place them too close to the cams or they may hit the cams as the cams rotate through the shot just before they are at rest.
Do I Need Speed nocks on my bow?
The answer is “no,” your bow does not need speed nocks to shoot. However, in almost every case, they will make the bow perform better. The general rule is if your factory string has speed nocks on it, try to duplicate similar weight and location on your new custom string.
What are Speed nocks on bow strings?
Speed Nocks – Most commonly a group of brass “nocks” or “nock-sets” crimped onto a bowstring in specific locations to achieve better performance. That objective is adding weight on the bowstring in specific areas to create the perfect reaction of the string once the arrow is fired.
How do I increase my bow speed?
5 Tips To Make Your Compound Bow Shoot Faster
- Increase Draw Length. When you draw the bow farther, you store more energy.
- Increase Poundage. If you do not overburden yourself and you boost poundage, penetration and speed are increased.
- Use A Smoother Trigger.
- Change Your Arrows.
- Upgrade The Cam.
- Conclusion.
What is a speed button on a bow string?
The rubber Speed Button keeps release aid from pinching nock & interfering with arrow flight, ensures positive nocking, helps hold peep sight aligned to your hunting or target sight.
What do speed buttons do on a bow string?
The rubber Speed Button also helps keep the peep sight aligned and increases the overall bow speed by as much as 12 fps, making it the perfect accessory for archers looking to get a little extra speed from their old bow or looking to turn their new bow into a lightning fast, turbo charged rig.
Does longer draw length affect arrow speed?
The longer your draw length, the longer your bow’s powerstroke will be – and the faster your bow will shoot. As a general rule, 1″ of draw length is worth about 10 fps of arrow velocity.
What is a TPU on a bow string?
TPU or Thermoplastic Polyurethane centralizes the weights at approximately 20 grains each and centralizes the weight for performance. The TPU’s are a safer alternative to brass nok sets and will also increase arrow speed while lowering vibration & silencing string noise.
How do I find my perfect draw length?
To measure your draw length, stand with your back to a wall stretching your arms out against the wall. Measure the distance from the end of your middle finger to the end of your other middle finger, basically the length of both arms, hands and chest. This measurement, minus 15 then divided by 2, is your draw length.
Where to place speed nocks on a bow?
Before adding speed nocks make sure you know the current speed of your bow setup. (pictured here is speed before nocks are applied) The easiest way to start is by placing a single brass nock at 0.5” from your top and bottom cam. Solo cam bows will typically benefit from the speed nocks being placed near the cam and not the idler wheel.
Do you need speed nocks to increase arrow speed?
Finding the perfect position that will enable the bow to increase in fps will take time. However, when all is said and done, it is very common for speed nocks to help you gain anywhere from 4-12 fps in arrow speed. Remember, each bow has a sweet spot for where speed nocks should be placed.
What’s the best way to increase bow speed?
These little guys can boost bow speed and performance when applied correctly. Basically, speed nocks are weighted items, the most common are small brass nock sets that are strategically placed near the top and bottom cams. Other materials you could use are speed balls, eliminator buttons, and speed studs, just to name a few.
How many FPS can you gain with speed nocks?
However, when all is said and done, it is very common for speed nocks to help you gain anywhere from 4-12 fps in arrow speed. Remember, each bow has a sweet spot for where speed nocks should be placed. There are no complicated tools required to apply speed nocks to your bow….just a simple dose of patience.