I am looking at switching to a carbon arrow. I shoot a Parker Force Multiplier (best bow I have ever shot), with a muzzy zero effect rest, 125 grain spitfires, and 28.5 inch arrow. What are you suggestions??????
What's your draw length & draw weight? Also - what are you using them for (hunting or 3d or spots..??)
I shot goldtip 3D Pro's this year for the 3D season & didn't break a single one which AMAZED me!!!
For hunting I used a Beman Matrix (carbon wrapped aluminum) to increase my KE a bit & these too performed well.
I would recommend staying AWAY from the cheaper carbons and expecially the 'camo' ones - from what I've seen they really burn into targets & can be a HUGE PITA to remove.
Right now I'd probably recommend the GoldTips - if your DW is 55-75 use the 5575's if it's 75-95lbs use the 7595's.
I shot 67lbs with a 28.5 in draw length. I would use these for hunting. Not much into 3D. I like to spend my spare time in the woods scouting and stump shoting. This is one of the reasons I am thinking of switching, I want to know for sure that if opps, I mean when I find my arrow stump shotting, it is either broken or straight. Thanks for the help.
As soon as i say this someones gunna think im crazy. But, i actually love my carbon excels by easton. Even better than i did Beman ICS hunters or Game Tracker carbons. They shoot great, they fly great, and there not going to break your bank. Just my two cents. Id really consider taking a look at them though.
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I guess maybe I'm crazy too, but the best carbons I've found for the money are the Easton Carbonaero Epics that I'm currently shooting. I shoot at 65 lbs and 29" so it's very similar to your setup. I haven't had any problems with durability but I haven't done any stump shooting either. I'm not sure how well any arrow will stand up to consistant impacts with solid objects like stumps.
See, told you you'd think I was crazy. But, i also shoot tournements just for my enjoyment. Im not into the big time money things yet. So, why spend all the money when I can do that same with cheaper. Plus, i use my same setup that i use hunting during 3D, so i can get use to it. I still recomend them.
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I shot two types of carbons before shooting the GoldTip 3D Pros and the GoldTips were the only arrows that DIDN'T break during the season AND I'm quite certain I've got a ton more shots throught the GT's than the others...
So - although the GT's were more money I still have all 12 of them, prepped for re-fletching, and resting up for the indoor 3d season this year.
Carbon Arrow Choices
