Arrow Shafts
February 9, 2010 by Bowhunter
Filed under Arrow Shafts

Archery arrows shafts play a huge role in determine the effectiveness of your archery shooting. However, trying to get a handle on all the information and propaganda that comes from different archery companies and brochures can often be daunting. To help you figure out what archery arrows shafts will work best for you, we have put together a list of tips to help you pick out winners:
1. Recognize the weight of the arrow is a key component to good archery shooting.
Although a lighter arrow will go farther in the air than a heavier arrow, it will not hit the target as hard. For hunters, this is important because you definitely want the arrow to do some serious damage. Therefore, the ideal situation for hunters is to find lightweight and strong arrows. These arrows will have shafts that are made of highly durable materials. The most promoted in this area are the carbon arrows with the newest version carbon arrows made from carbon nanotubes. These arrow shafts are scientifically made to deliver strength and lightweight power.
2. Stiffness of the spine determines how straight the arrow travels in the air.
The more stiff the spine or arrow shaft is the less the arrow's shaft will oscillate while moving through the air. Archers are interested in a straighter shot because it gives them more consistent shooting and is less likely to be impacted by wind or other conditions. Again, carbon arrow shafts tend to be the heaviest and offer the stronger straighter shots.
3. You get what you pay for in archery arrow shafts.
Generally speaking, you will have to pay more for better performing arrows. This means wooden arrows will usually be the cheapest; however, they offer poorer performance compared to other arrows. Fiberglass or aluminum arrows are the next step up and offer a more stiff spine and are less likely to be destroyed than wooden arrows; however, they are not as good as carbon arrows. Carbon arrows offer the best performing arrows and thus, they also come at slightly higher price tag. However, even in the carbon arrow range you will need to decide whether to go with a core carbon shaft, a carbon allow composite, or other carbon shafts like those using carbon nanotubes.
4. Caring for your archery arrows is important for improved archery shooting.
A few archery arrows in a dozen that get slightly warped can easily throw off your archery shooting. Even if you opt for carbon and aluminum arrow shafts which offer highly durable arrows, it is important to take care of your archery arrows shafts and address any issues of warping. Nowadays, this can be done by simply going to a sporting goods store and having them straighten out these shafts. However, if you have wood arrows, this is a little more challenging. The best thing you can do for these arrows is to use preventative treatment by applying wax to the shafts and storing them in room temperature rooms where the humidity is limited. The reason for this is you want to keep them from getting warped.
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EASTON LEGACY 2016 ARROW SHAFTS | ![]() |
4 Bids | US $37.00 | 1h 7m |
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23 Port Ortford Cedar Shafts | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $13.51 | 1h 31m |
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One Dozen Blue Jacket 230 Carbon Arrow Shafts | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $20.00 | 1h 42m |
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CARBON EXPRESS Maxima 350 Hunter Mathews Edition Arrows | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $98.50 | 2h 21m |
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12 VICTORY VFORCE 400 CARBON SHAFTS | ![]() |
8 Bids | US $46.00 | 3h 10m |
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doz easton CAMO full metal jackets SHAFTS 500s | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $85.00 | 4h 44m |
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DOZ easton AXIS infused shafts 340s | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $69.99 | 4h 45m |
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DOZ BEMAN ICS HUNTERS 300 SPINE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $55.00 | 4h 48m |
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1 Dz Carbon Express CX400 Shafts Free USA Shipping | ![]() |
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US $64.99 | 5h 29m |
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Carbon Express Heritage 150 Shafts 1 dozen | ![]() |
9 Bids | US $66.00 | 6h 40m |
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3 Arrow Cut Off Chop Saw Blade Wheel Archery QTY 3 | ![]() |
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US $9.00 | 8h 19m |
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XT HUNTER Bare Shafts Black By Gold Tip New FREE SHIP | ![]() |
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US $79.95 | 9h 40m |
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EASTON LEGACY 2016 ARROW SHAFTS | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $37.00 | 11h 20m |
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12 Carbon Express Maxima 350 Shafts W Inserts Nocks | ![]() |
13 Bids | US $66.00 | 16h 39m |
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12 Carbon Express Maxima 250 Shafts W Inserts Nocks | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $41.00 | 16h 41m |
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Easton Mossy Oak Breakup Shafts size 2315 1 dz NEW | ![]() |
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US $27.50 | 18h 40m |
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Easton HD Green Carbon Shafts size 500 dozen NEW | ![]() |
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US $33.00 | 18h 41m |
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Carbon Express Maxima Hunter Mathews Edition Arrows 6pk | ![]() |
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US $82.00 | 20h 49m |
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ABRASIVE CUT OFF WHEEL ARROW SAW BLADE 5 PACK 2 | ![]() |
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US $9.75 | 21h 28m |
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CARBON EXPRESS Maxima 350 Hunter Mathews Edition Arrows | ![]() |
5 Bids | US $73.00 | 23h 21m |
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Carbon Express Maxima Hunter 350 Shafts | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $100.00 | 1d 50m |
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50 Arrow shafts 30 Port Orford Cedar 23 64 | ![]() |
4 Bids | US $26.01 | 1d 51m |
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Carbon Express Maxima Hunter 250 Shafts 1 Dozen | ![]() |
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US $110.00 | 1d 51m |
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50 Arrow shafts 30 Port Orford Cedar 23 64 | ![]() |
5 Bids | US $19.49 | 1d 51m |
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50 Arrow shafts Port Orford Cedar 23 64 | ![]() |
5 Bids | US $17.51 | 1d 53m |
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5 NEW EASTON CARBONAEROS SHAFTS WITH INSERTS SIZE 400 | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $24.00 | 1d 1h 43m |
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1300 Easton Aluminum Arrow Point Inserts Normally 350 | ![]() |
5 Bids | US $16.05 | 1d 3h 10m |
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EXTREME ARROW WRAPS FIRE FLAMES 36 PACK FREE SHIPPING | ![]() |
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US $19.99 | 1d 3h 22m |
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EXTREME ARROW WRAPS FADES 36 PACK FREE SHIPPING | ![]() |
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US $19.99 | 1d 3h 22m |
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EASTON X7 ECLIPSE SUPERLITE ALUMINUM ARROW SHAFTS 2014 | ![]() |
4 Bids | US $19.05 | 1d 3h 34m |
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12 New Easton Stalker 2117 Shafts Arrows | ![]() |
4 Bids | US $20.01 | 1d 3h 50m |
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1dz New Gold Tip Ultralight Pro 400 Shafts unopened | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $76.00 | 1d 4h 4m |
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2 Dz Carbon Express X Jammer SS Shafts New | ![]() |
12 Bids | US $113.50 | 1d 4h 6m |
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26 OREGON PORT ORFORD CEDAR ARROW SHAFTS 50to55 | ![]() |
10 Bids | US $20.50 | 1d 4h 8m |
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10 Gold Tip Ultralight Pro 400 arrows | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $12.50 | 1d 4h 15m |
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EASTON Full Metal Jacket FMJ 400 arrow shafts 1 Doz | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $80.00 | 1d 4h 21m |
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2 Dz Carbon Express Rebel Hunter 6075 Shafts 400 | ![]() |
10 Bids | US $89.50 | 1d 4h 25m |
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2 Dz Carbon Express CX 400 Shafts New | ![]() |
5 Bids | US $92.00 | 1d 4h 40m |
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RECURVE COMPOUND EASTON ACC 2 39 HYPERSPEED | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $71.00 | 1d 4h 43m |
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2 Dz Carbon Express Rebel Hunter 7590 Shafts 400 | ![]() |
7 Bids | US $46.00 | 1d 4h 45m |
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2 Dz Carbon Express Rebel Hunter 4560 Shafts 400 | ![]() |
6 Bids | US $71.00 | 1d 4h 51m |
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3 VINTAGE WOODEN ARROWS WITH BRASS TIPS 30 | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 1d 5h 20m |
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Beman ICS Hunter 340 | ![]() |
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US $30.00 | 1d 5h 59m |
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EASTON LEGACY 2016 ARROW SHAFTS | ![]() |
4 Bids | US $31.00 | 1d 10h 21m |
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Easton XX75 Mossy Oak Breakup 2216 Shafts NEW | ![]() |
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US $27.50 | 1d 14h 39m |
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Easton HD Green Carbon Shafts size 300 dozen NEW | ![]() |
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US $27.50 | 1d 14h 41m |
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1 dz New 2018 4 Fletch natural barred Hunting Arrows | ![]() |
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US $90.00 | 1d 15h 52m |
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1Dz New Axis Full Metal Jacket Camo Shafts size 500 | ![]() |
12 Bids | US $72.50 | 1d 22h 8m |
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6 xx75 2514 easton arrow shafts nocks inserts | ![]() |
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US $17.00 | 2d 27m |
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Brand New Dozen Carbon Express Maxima 350 Arrow shafts | ![]() |
9 Bids | US $80.00 | 2d 1h 6m |




























































