I shoot a PSE Nova, too, only mine is 7 years old. I used a drop away for a few years and liked it fine. Last year, though, I decided to change a few things. I went to carbon arrows, different broadheads, and the WB. I have not had a single problem with fletching on my arrows. Granted, though, I might not practice as much as some others do and the volume of shots might make a difference. I don't think it slows my arrows down significantly and I think the carbon arrows probably made up for any lost speed caused by the WB. Since switching, I have taken 6 shots at deer and have 6 kills. So it will work!!!