I bought this bow as a starter bow. As a Historical Music student at the University,i'm familiar with historical bows .The bow is perfect for a beginner in baroque music and in my opinion very good for a basic baroque style playing. Very light bow and very good crafted ( they are handmade by GEWA Professional Luthiers). The bow is perfect for playing fast passages and long notes as well. The bow responded to all articulation techniques very well. Although the bow is not a professional bow.