The new design of the D Z Strad bows is taking the next step to improve the playing and the sound of your instruments. They are completely handmade. The workmanship let it stand out from anything else in its price range. This beautiful bow is properly balanced for quick response and resiliency. It is crafted with great play ability within a medium to strong range of stiffness. This is a pernambuco wood violin bow equipped with genuine white, unbleached, Mongolian Grade AA Horse Hair.