They can bend, but its usually from hitting a hard object or too rough of handling from trying to remove it from a tough target. Probably the best all around arrow. I hunt with aluminums because I use a golden premier prong style rest and I want fletch clearance. The big aluminums work for me. Those shooting a drop away don't have to worry about that.

You really notice the difference when you shoot the aluminum/carbonm arrows. They have both benefits and kind of rid of the cons. They compliment eachother. I am saving up for the FMJ's.