RE: Carbon Express Maxima or Beman black max
I have been using the Carbon Express arrows for 3 years now and think they are great. I currently have CX200's in my quiver but I also have some CX300's and CX200 Hunters. I have a dozen Maximas that I bought to play around with but then decided "why?" The Maximas do look sweet with the carbon fiber look. I might exchange them for some Edge arrows just to play with because they are heavier.
I have never shot the Beman arrows so I cannot comment on them. I didn't like the way the originals had the nocks and inserts over the shaft but that's all changed now. I'm sure they are a quality arrow being associated with Easton.