dave37

why does gold tip stick with there 6575-5575 etc. what do these numbers mean and why dont they just use the same as everyone else

Tikka 30-06

The chart you need to find your correct spine is found here.
http://www.goldtip.com/downloads/2006sizing-chart.pdf
As for why they don't use a standard system, I have no idea. Wanna be original maybe?

dave37

thanks - that helps out

archer 2

Carbon express is another one that needs to come up to date. Their 250 and 350 numbers have nothing to do with their spine being the 350 is actually a higher spine rate than the 250.

BGfisher

Almost every manufacturer has their own way of labeling arrows. So which would you say is normal or correct? I can tell you that Easton/Beman mark theirs according to actual spine deflection; 500, 400, 340, 300, etc, with the higher number meaning more deflection or weaker spine.

Gold Tip marks their Ultralight series according to deflection, too. The 5575 and 7595 designation on the Expeditions and XT's used to mean the approximate bow weights they could be shot at, but it's not as simple as that. You have to ask, "yeah, at what length?" Also I don't think they've kept up with the cam technology well as they should because a 5575 (400 spine)at about 29" cannot be shot well or safely from anything approaching 75#. Nor can a 7595 (340 spine)be shot at 95#. Maybe years ago before cams became so aggressive but not today. Simply put, the arrows are OK. They just need to relable them.

Carbon Express used to mark their 100, 200, 300, 400, with the higher number meaning stiffer. As mentioned the now 250 and 350 have nothing to do with spine deflection numbers. Blackhawk Vapor is the same way, except that they just add another zero on; 2000, 3000, 4000 and so forth.

What about all the other arrows you see that are marked 4560 (poundage again) or 5570? You see? They all have their own way of trying to sell something.

dave37

interesting

Flboarhunter

I agree, there should be a common numerical system with all arrow manufacturers. It does seem confusing at times![:@]

archer 2

They all need to go to the actual spine of the arrow measured at a 28 inch length. Would sure make life simpler in choosing arrows.

BGfisher

I heartily agree. Like maybe an AMO standard like many other things in archery? And while we're at it how about going back to AMO listings on bow speed. Maybe this way people would feel good about the speed their bows get when they shoot faster than listed instead of pushing the envelop trying to achieve an IBO speed that isso common today---that very few can achieve.

TFOX

I agree that spine should be the standard for labeling arrows.I wouldn't even mind if they gave AMO speeds as well.I would like to see them give BOTH.IBO and AMO