Arrow types

Aluminum Arrows

Aluminum is a popular material used in the production of archery arrows due to its combination of lightweight, strength, and...

Archery Arrow: Parts, Anatomy & How It Works

An archery arrow is a fin-stabilized projectile launched via a bow. Every arrow consists of four core components: a long,...

Archery Hit: Scoring, Location & Arrow Stability

In archery, a hit is any arrow that successfully makes contact with the target face. A target hit does not...

Arrow Barrel: Shape, Flight & Barrelling Explained

The term arrow barrel appears in two different archery contexts. The first is a shaft design: a barreled arrow shaft...

Arrow Tail: Bob-Tailed Arrow Guide for Compound

The arrow tail is the rear section of any arrow, comprising the nock and the fletching — the vanes or...

Blunt Arrows: Types, Uses & Limitations | Legend Archery

Blunt arrows are arrows fitted with a rounded or flat, non-penetrating tip instead of a sharp point. The blunt tip...

Carbon Arrows: Shaft, Spine & Component Guide

Carbon arrows are fin-stabilized projectiles made from carbon fiber, launched via a bow. Each arrow consists of a long, straight,...

Chested Arrow

The chested arrow design is a type of arrowhead used in archery that features a broadhead with a concave shape...

Compressed Arrow Shaft

Compressed arrow shafts refer to arrows that have been reduced in diameter by applying pressure or heat to the shaft....

Dead Shaft Arrow: Stiffness, Trade-Offs & When to Use One

A dead shaft arrow is an arrow made from a stiff material that does not flex or bend meaningfully when...

Flight Arrow: Design, Uses & Arrow Flight Guide

A flight arrow is an arrow specifically designed to maximize distance and maintain accuracy over long ranges. Unlike standard target...

Flu Flu Arrows: What They Are & How They Work

Flu flu arrows are arrows built with oversized fletching that creates intentional drag, slowing the shaft rapidly after approximately 30–40...

Footed Arrow

A footed arrow, also known as a "barreled arrow" or "spliced arrow," is a type of arrow used in archery...

Hanging Arrow: Causes, Effects, and Fixes

A hanging arrow is an arrow that drops below the level of the other arrows on the bowstring, or —...

Home Arrow: What the Home Position Means in Archery

In archery, a home arrow describes the moment when the arrow is fully aligned with the bowstring and aimed directly...

Overshooting in Archery: Causes and Fixes

Overshooting occurs when an arrow travels beyond the intended target. It is the opposite of undershooting, where an arrow falls...

What Is a Crossbow Bolt? | Legend Archery

A crossbow bolt is a short, heavy projectile fired from a crossbow. Compared to traditional arrows, bolts feature a thicker...