Hey JeffB

[Rangeball]

Just curious of what your thoughts are on the Gold Tip 3-d select ics carbons, specifically the 7595s? Do they have spine or tolerance issues you've found prevalant in other ics carbons?

[JeffB]

RB,

Heh...you've two different arrow's confused. 3D Selects are Carbon Express. 3D Pro's are by Goldtip <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Yes I ahve shot the 3D Pros. I think they are among the best IC Carbons out there. I have one size 55-75 arrow w/ unibushing I've had for 2 years now, that I cannot seem to destroy no matter what abuse I put it through.

IMO Goldtips are the best durability-wise that I have tried. The 3D Pro's are quite consistent as well about equal of the C/X 3D Selects.

I do have some things I don't like.

1) Factory Lock Nocks let me put this frankly, suck. Install uni-bushings and G-nocks. Warning ACC 3-60's are a bit too small. Goldtip makes thier own, I suggest you try them.

2) I still get a flyer or two from each dozen..typically a spine issue.

Weights have been very good, and straightness consistency seems a touch better than the C/X Selects on average (and it is measured across the entire shaft on the 3D Pro vs. 28&quot; on the 3D Select). Admittedly though, it's been quite some time since I bought a new dozen of the GoldTip 3D Pro's, so it's possible they have improved (or worsened)

I don't care much for the lessor quality shafts Goldtip makes, but I've no problem with the 3D Pro's. Prices are pretty good, durability is excellent (especially with a uni-bushing), and tolerances are pretty good.

JeffB





Edited by - JeffB on 10/11/2002 20:51:54

[Rangeball]

What, me? Confused? Bah...

Thanks for the info. I'm leaning towards the high end gold tips. I've shot GT for the past 4-5 years, only broke one, and it was sticking out of a 300# 11 pointer when he fell and rolled down a hill Only problems is I'll have to buy a dozen, as no one around here stocks the 7595s. Oh well.