Next week when I go to the shop I will check to see if they are within "factory specs" for straightness, and I will check spine again with actual numbers for you on these tolerances. We have an arrow straightener, and a spine guage that measures over 28". We also have ACC's at the shop new in the package that I will do the same with. I will say that even Easton Cobalt X7's that I have put on the straightener that were brand new were NOT withing advertised straightness tolerances. Also, keep in mind, each of the arrows of mine has 2500+ shots on them and countless hits in the back end, they are only a year and a half old or so but have more shots on them than most people will take in 4-5 years.

My point is that the pro series GT arrows are as straight as they need to be for someone to shoot world record scores in just about any type of competitive archery, and certainly straight enough for the average guy to use hunting and in the backyard. They are also lighter, cheaper, and most importantly have a MUCH better component system which in my opinion makes them a better option.

Don't be confused with the fact that I am on GT staff. I shot nothing but goldtip for LONG time before I got on staff and I have access to just about any arrow I want for any venue of archery for cheap enough to get what I really want. I shoot them because I like them, and I believe in them. The only thing I don't like about them is that they have a bit of work to come up with something comparable to a X10 or CE Nano for FITA, but I only shoot one FITA event a year so it isn't a huge priority for me. If Tim G. can shoot a 1396 on a FITA face and take out Cousins and his X10's at 90 meters I am sure the GT's will work well enough for me and my shooting abilities.