wangbow

I'm from a bow maker family. I'd like to share with you some knowledge about violin bows here, and also viola, cello, double bass bows.
The average weight of a violin bow is about 60 grams (a viola bow is 70 grams; a cello bow, 80 grams). But remember, this is only an average. Many bows by the great makers of the past weigh as little as 54 grams and yet play beautifully. On the other hand, a 66- or 68-gram violin bow would be too heavy for almost anyone.
Proper balance is far more important than weight. Pick up a bow and hold it at a 45-degree angle. A bow should feel natural in the hand–well balanced from tip to frog with equal weight throughout.
The local dealer categorize bow in there own way, within certain grade, it’s normal that a less expensive bow suits you better than a more expensive one. So, don’t select bows on price tags at your local shop. The experience of some players, if you think several bows are all fine, choose the less expensive one. Of course, some prefer to buy the most expensive master bows anyway.