D Z Strad Double Bass Bow - Model 3616 - Braided Carbon Fiber Bow with Ebony Fleur-de-Lis Frog (German Style) Braided carbon fiber, fully silver-lined, round stick with premium polished German-style Ebony frog and fleur-de-lis inlay Carbon fiber stick is more resilient and less susceptible to changing environmental conditions than traditional wood Equipped with genuine white, unbleached Grade AAA Mongolian horsehair Properly balanced for even playing response; produces a powerfully dynamic sound Using advanced technology, it has excellent balance, powerful tone and gives a professional performance. Traditional Frog made from Polished Premium Ebony.