The string on this was a little loose, but I was able to tie the knot in the notches closer and it was tight enough to use. I also created notches in the arrows so it was easier for my son to hold on to, as he is 4. We used this as a favor on one of the movie tables for my husbands 30th b-day and my son and my husband love to play together with it. Decent for the price I paid.