RE: What Arrow Shaft Material
I use either carbons or woods. Carbons are fast, always either broke or straight, and I believe the penetration they give is superior to other shafts.
That said, I got some very nice POC shafts and have made up some to hunt with. Fly great, and with whitetails are more than adequate. I've noticed woods are quieter, I don't know why. They are also much more fragile / apt top break.
My goal is to be hunting with those POC I made - gives the Hunt more importance and meaning IMO