Straight arrow,
The only reason I mention the basketball is because I don't want to have to practice with vanes and then hunt with feathers. I want to set up all of my arrows the same, then use them for everything from 3-D, practice on targets, basketballs, groundhogs and hunting big game.

I'm going to fletch a few arrows and then abuse them just like my vanes. The Blazers have been shot through the basketball numerous times and still look new, not a wrinkle. If the Feathers can't take it, I'll stick with the Blazers.