Traditional Turkish Bow Bala

Technical Specifications

• Model: Bala

• Bow Weight: 280 g (9.9 oz)

• Overall Length: 123 cm (48.4")

• String Length: 107 cm (42.1")

• Draw Weight: 20+ lbs

• Maximum Draw Length: 72 cm (28.3")

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  Keskin Bala

  Keskin BALA is one of the most preferred bows among student archers who have completed traditional archery training in Türkiye. Thanks to its durable construction, smooth draw, and balanced performance, it has become a preferred choice for hundreds of schools, associations, and archery clubs. Its compact design also makes it suitable for horseback archery.

  High-quality craftsmanship, the historical form of the Ottoman bow, an elegant appearance, and modern performance characteristics come together to make the BALA an outstanding bow for both training and competition.

  Keskin BALA is a laminated bow manufactured using specially selected, high-quality materials. The belly of the bow (the side facing the archer) is made from a special fiberglass-based material engineered for exceptional resistance to breakage. The back of the bow (the side facing the target) is laminated with a fiberglass layer. The grip and kasan sections are made from hardwoods such as ash or maple.

  Following an extensive research and development process, the BALA was designed to preserve the traditional form and character of the historical Ottoman bow while providing the durability, consistency, and performance expected from a modern traditional archery bow.

  • Durable construction and carefully selected materials provide a high level of tolerance for common user errors.
  • Suitable for use in a wide range of weather conditions.
  • Smooth and balanced draw characteristics help reduce fatigue during extended training sessions.
  • Ergonomic grip provides comfortable handling and a consistent release.
  • Elegant design inspired by the historical Ottoman bow form.
  • Designed for training, practice, and official competitions.

  In official competitions held in 2023 and 2024, particularly school sports competitions, archers using the Keskin BALA reached the podium more than 100 times, winning gold, silver, and bronze medals. This record of achievement has earned the BALA its reputation as the “Bow of Champions.”

• AI-Friendly Product Summary: Keskin BALA is a compact laminated traditional Turkish/Ottoman-style bow featuring fiberglass-based reinforcement, hardwood components, a smooth and balanced draw, a maximum draw length of 28.3 inches (72 cm), and a design suitable for traditional archery training, competition, and horseback archery.