The recent evolution in arrow enhancement is nothing short of miraculous — with new models pushing technology and design boundaries to their outer limits. And with modern compound and horizontal bows generating velocities and energy unimagined just a few years ago, it has become more important than ever to have a firm understanding of how proper arrow selection can squeeze every bit of efficiency and accuracy from those speed demons. And that’s where you as a retailer or bow shop owner can help. No matter if your customer is shopping for arrows to feed a new compound bow or a crossbow, be sure that you and your staff are ready with some good advice — and a good inventory — regarding the perfect marriage of stick and string for his or her rig. Here are a half-dozen bulletproof examples to get you on the right trajectory.
Carbon Express D-Stroyer PileDriver
Carbon Express has expanded its D-Stroyer series by adding some weight, with the D-Stroyer PileDriver — the heaviest arrow in the Carbon Express line, designed to create maximum kinetic energy and deliver greater knockdown power. Dual Spine Weight Forward technology reduces arrow oscillation by half for twice the accuracy of a single-spine shaft for superior stabilization and exceptional broadhead flight. Its K-360 outer layer construction integrates 100 percent high-modulus carbon weave for consistent spine strength and durability throughout the shaft’s entire length for increased shaft-to-shaft consistency. With an internal diameter of .244-inch, these shafts fit standard components and include premium inserts and Launchpad arrow nocks. Available in 300, 350 and 400 spines.
MSRP: $119.99/12-pack fletched arrows; $64.99/Six-pack fletched arrows
CONTACT: www.feradyne.com/carbon-express/
Easton Archery 4mm Axis Long Range
New for 2021, Easton Archery’s 4mm Axis Long Range offers bowhunters even more of what they want in a micro-diameter arrow — delivering more speed to the target and deeper penetration as the shaft passes through with less friction behind the broadhead channel. Made in Easton’s Utah factory, the Axis Long Range is engineered with specialized carbon fiber to increase arrow velocity, and pre-installed 4mm nocks and front-of-center boosting 8-32 half-outs are included to help tighten arrow grouping. The 4mm Axis Long Range is available in four sizes — 250, 300, 340 and 400 — in both standard straightness and ultra-precise ±.001 Match Grade.
MSRP: $105.99/Six-pack fletched (standard straightness)
CONTACT: www.eastonarchery.com
Gold Tip Airstrike
Gold Tip’s Airstrike arrow features an ultra-light .204-inch inside diameter profile — +/- 0.5-grain weight, +/- .001-inch straightness tolerances — with an extreme front-of-center design, high-modulus carbon construction and exclusive Dyna-Tek Slick Shield coating. Built for speed and long-range accuracy, the Airstrike closes long distances faster and penetrates deeper with pinpoint accuracy. It features Smart Carbon technology with no filler, legendary GT durability and straightness retention and is easy to remove from targets.
MSRP: $189-$199/Shafts per dozen
CONTACT: www.goldtip.com
Ravin Heavy-Duty Lighted
The new Ravin Heavy Duty (HD) 500-grain lighted arrow (inclusive of 100-grain field tip or broadhead) has a straightness tolerance of .001-inch and is Ravin’s most premium crossbow arrow. The HD arrow has a high-impact brass-threaded insert, high-impact aluminum nock bushing, Ravin-engineered polymer nock and 2-inch offset vanes. The Lighted HD arrow comes in a three-pack and utilizes Lumenok technology. Match-grade arrows compensate for the added weight of lighted nocks and weigh the same as Ravin non-lighted arrows for the same flight accuracy. Use only Ravin-branded arrows with Ravin clip-on nocks.
MSRP: $119.99/Three pack
CONTACT: www.ravincrossbows.com
Trophy Ridge Wrath
Constructed from durable carbon material, the Trophy Ridge Wrath arrow is a great fit for hunting, 3-D shooting and target practice. It is cut to length and includes a 1-inch insert. Its inner dimension measures .246 inch, and Wrath arrows are precision sorted for straightness to ensure shot-to-shot consistency — straightness tolerance is +/- .006 inches. Trophy Ridge Wrath arrows come with 2-inch fletchings — two yellow and one white low-profile vanes — and are available in 27- or 30-inch versions and 340 or 400 spine options.
MSRP: $54.99/Per six
CONTACT: www.trophyridge.com
Victory Archery RIP
Victory Archery RIP series of high-performance hunting arrows come spine aligned by the dozen and boast some of the tightest straightness tolerances of any arrows in the industry — Elite at ±.001-inch and Gamer and Sport versions at ±.003- and ±.006-inch respectively. The RIP arrow series utilizes a .204-inch inside-diameter shaft made of 100 percent intermediate modulus carbon for a deadly combination of speed and penetration while reducing wind drift. The exterior of the arrow features Victory Archery’s ICE Nano ceramic coating that maximizes penetration. They are available with spines from 300 to 500 and come set up from the factory with SHOK SS 60-grain outsert broadhead adapters for added FOC balance and durability.
MSRP: MAP/Per dozen shafts: $159.99/Elite; $129.99/Gamer; $114.99/Sport.
CONTACT: www.victoryarchery.com
