[Hidden Hippo]

If you have a look in one of the string threads around here (can't remember which one) Buzz Lite Beer came up with some interesting results in terms of the effect of strand count on speed/stability. In short, the 16 strand string was around 1fps faster but didn't lose any "stability" in terms of group size. I'm sure he can give you more detailed info about the difference in how they feel to shoot if he sees this thread.