Arrows & Points
Arrows matter as much as the bow. Learn how to read a spine chart, choose arrow length and point weight, understand carbon, aluminium and composite shafts, and set up nocks and fletching for consistent flight.
ComparisonsFeathers vs vanes compared: weight, forgiveness off the shelf, speed, drag, weather, durability, noise, rests, broadheads and which fletching suits your bow.
Updated September 30, 2026 · 5 min read
ComparisonsCarbon vs aluminium arrows compared: weight, stiffness, durability, straightness, consistency, safety checks, cost and which suits target, hunting or youth.
Updated May 14, 2026 · 7 min read
ComparisonsFixed-blade vs mechanical broadheads compared: flight, tuning, cutting diameter, energy needs, durability, hybrid designs, regulations and which suits your bow.
Updated February 13, 2026 · 6 min read
ReviewsResearch-based Gold Tip Hunter XT review: ±.003 in straightness, .246 in bore, spines 250 to 500, how to pick a spine for your compound, and who these.
August 6, 2025 · 4 min read
ReviewsBohning Tower Jig review: fletching three vanes at 120 degrees, straight, offset and helical arms, clamps and centring pins, shaft sizes, and how to use it.
June 4, 2025 · 6 min read
ReviewsResearch-based Easton XX75 Jazz review: 7075 alloy, ±.005 in straightness, sizes 1214 to 2016, how to pick a size for your recurve, and when to move to carbon.
Updated August 6, 2025 · 4 min read
GuidesHow to choose arrows: what spine means, reading a spine chart, measuring arrow length, arrow weight and FOC, fletching, and bare-shaft tuning to confirm it.
Updated June 26, 2026 · 9 min read
GuidesHow to choose a first recurve bow: takedown vs one-piece, draw weight, bow length for your draw length, riser types, eye dominance, and essential accessories.
Updated February 6, 2025 · 11 min read
TrainingHow to measure archery draw length with the wingspan method or at full draw, what the AMO standard means, and how it affects bow size, draw weight, and arrows.
Updated February 6, 2025 · 8 min read
