I shot aluminums for a long time and got tired of if you hit something wrong or shot a deer that arrow was done because it would be bent usually. I shot carbons now and I have only broke 2 and one I robin hooded and the other I almost robin hooded I have had a neighbor who shoots the trophy ridge carbons which are good and durable shoot it through a cinder block with only minnor scratches nothing that affects how it flies. It is just a personal preference but yes the industry is moving away from aluminums. Look at Bass Pro Carbon Furries or Cabela's Stalker extreme arrows if you are on a budget but want pretty good carbons