Raven model composite bow has a carbon fiber core. Solid black graphite-fiber shaft cannot warp or lose camber. Weight usually 78-80 grams.  Two-year limited warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials from date of purchase to the original owner.  Repair or replace at discretion of maker after evaluation.  Excludes damage caused by improper use, accident, solvents, modifications.  See full warranty at the Revelle website.

Round pernambuco stick is nickel mounted.  The frog and center of adjuster are made of snakewood.  Weight 80 grams

Pernambuco bow, round stick, nickel mounted, ebony frog with single eye,  3-piece button.  Wt 80.7g

Otto Durrschmidt silver mounted pernambuco stick, octagonal (Germany)

Musing bows are made in Germany with a 3D-woven carbon shaft infused with epoxy.  The result is a stick whose resonance quality is similar to high quality pernambuco.  The C2  is nickel-mounted, the most affordable in the series, and includes a warranty.

Stick is pernambuco, round, nickel mounted with snakewood frog.  Weight 82 grams.  From Brazil, stamped by the maker.

Diamond SX combines a graphite diamond-weave stick with a kevlar acoustic core.  10-year warranty. 

Octagonal pernambuco stick, ebony frog with engraved silver, weight 82 grams, made in Germany.

Coda's master bow is the Marquise GS, or gold standard.  People buy carbon fiber bows for a variety of reasons, and if you are looking for a high quality bow under $2,000, you should consider it.  The design, materials and craftsmanship in this model allow for more resonance, heightened response of the bow to the cellist, and needs to be experienced.  Whether this is your primary bow, or a secondary to a fine wood bow, its mid-weight ~81.5 g fits many players' comfort zone.

Albin Hums, bowmaker 1882-1959.  Stick is pernambuco, round, with silver-mounted ebony frog. 

Coda GX gold is top of the line in their Diamond series and comes with a lifetime warranty.  Weight range is usually ~80-82 grams

Pernambuco octagonal stick, half-lined ebony frog is nickel mounted. Made in Brazil and stamped by the maker E. Comim.  Bow weight is 80.3g

Pernambuco stick, round, silver mounted ebony frog, stamped Manoel Francisco, weight 84g

Round pernambuco stick, silver mounted ebony frog, weight 80.3 g, stamped by the maker.  Button is silver, ebony with mother of pearl.

Pernambuco stick is round, horn frog is silver mounted with matching screw.  Weight 82.4 g

Octagonal pernambuco stick, ebony frog stamped Seifert, previously owned

SOLD  Round pernambuco stick, half-lined ebony frog, faux whalebone lapping, weight 81.8 grams.  Made in Brazil and stamped by the maker Juliano Oliveira.

SOLD Pernambuco stick, round, ebony frog, Silver, mother of pearl button 82g

Pernambuco bows, round stick, half-lined, nickel mounted, made in Brazil by a variety of makers.  Weights usually range from 79 - 83g

Pernambuco stick is round, half-lined ebony frog, nickel mounted, weight 80.7g.  Made in Brazil and stamped by the maker Siquiera.

Brazilwood workshop bow, octagonal stick, nickel mounted.  (Germany)  Weights ~ 80g - 82g

Brazilwood bow, round stick.

Pernabuco bow, round stick, stamped G. Werner.  (Germany)   Weight ~ 80g - 82g

The design and character of this bow may help if you want a lighter bow but are concerned about control at the tip.  Players' skill sets and expectations vary, as do the demands of the repertoire -- so results vary.  If you are visiting the shop, you may want to try it and see how it performs for you.