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Archery term

Brace Height

Definition

Brace height is the distance from the deepest part of the bow's grip (the throat or pivot point) to the string when the bow is strung and at rest. It is measured perpendicular to the string and is one of a bow's core setup dimensions.

Why it matters

Brace height affects how long the arrow stays on the string during the shot, which influences both speed and forgiveness. A shorter brace height generally yields more speed but is less forgiving of form errors, while a longer brace height is more forgiving but slightly slower, so it is set within the manufacturer's recommended range during tuning.

Where it applies

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