I also dont like that green band. I think it is a sticker. Last year I used the black gold tip XTs and they didnt have that. This year I ordered the camo arrows and they came with that green band. It is very sticky. You can run your finger down the camo shaft and it is very smooth, then you get to that green band and it stops your finger.

I even thought that that sticky band would effect penetration but Im still getting all passthroughs. When I order more arrows I was going to ask if they could not put that green band on there.

But since you asked, I got a dime and if you apply just a little pressure you can rub it off. Dont know if thats a good idea though.