The Easton Carbon Excel is a great arrow, and IMO, for the money you can't beat them. The specs are the same as the Gold Tip XT Hunter. I've been shooting them for a while, even robinhooded one the other day. They take lots of abuse and shoot very well. No, the tolerances aren't as tight as some of the top end arrows, but for the average archer, such as myself, it's not a difference I am going to notice. Go with the Excel. Excellent choice. In fact, at our shop, it's our top selling arrow.