Redhead arrows are made by carbon express they are not rejects however, i have shot redhead arrows for a couple of years and see no downside to them i have killed probably in upwards of 100 animals with redhead arrows. as far as price vs. quality yes its true that you get what you pay for. Thye accuracy will inprove with more expensive shafts but penetration on the other hand shanges with the KE of a setup. the reason redhead arrows are cheaper than those of carbon express is because of the name.