Which bow is the best for my Cello?

Question

I know that it all depends on the Cello, but i need more answers than that. Should I get a wooden bow, or synthetic, or any other qualities I should look out for such as the frog, tip, flexibility, and so on.

Answer 1

Try a carbon bow

Answer 2

unless you're prone to breaking bows, always get a wooden bow. there's the original quality and authenticity of wooden bows (they have, after all, been used since bach and mozart's days)
...at least in my own opinion. in this one article i read, it said that synthetic bows have a "brighter, less complex sound than wood, but have the advantage of being consistent, inexpensive, and virtually indestructible." like i said, only get a synthetic-material bow if you break bows a lot.
if your bow-buying experience will be like mine...the following is what SHOULD happen if you go to a nice string instrument shop (go to a shop that specializes in violins, violas, cellos, basses):

1. bring your cello to the shop so you can try out different bows on your cello. if there are no other options at hand, ask to borrow one of the shop's cellos.
2. state the price range you'd prefer, and the person behind the counter should bring out a couple (maybe 2-5) bows for you in that price range.
3. try out each bow. play some long bows, short spiccato bows, bouncy bows, and see if the grip on the string is how you like it.

i'm not too experienced in choosing bows though.
i just chose the bow i liked best. and sounded best on my cello.

Answer 3

I would try a titanium 9 iron if I were you