I've always wanted to try my hand at traditional stringing so I bought a kit. There was enough cross lace (gut string) to get a little fancy with a pita pocket, the shooters feel good, the shipping was quick and it costs about the same as a mesh pocket. I've only used it for a week now and I oiled the leathers but it is breaking in so nice with amazing hold without the nasty whip. I didn't know you could get one without the other! Solid product, I just picked up a head for cheap so I'm buying another kit!