Arrow types

Aluminum Arrows: Spine, Weight & Selection Guide

Aluminum arrows are archery shafts made from aluminum alloy, valued for their lightweight feel, consistent spine, and lower cost compared...

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,...

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 Flight Explained

The arrow tail is the rear section of any arrow, made up of two components: the nock, which clips onto...

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

A dead shaft is an arrow that is made from a stiff material and does not flex or bend 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: Range, Fletching & Best Uses

Flu flu arrows are specialized shafts built with oversized fletching that generates intentional drag, slowing the arrow rapidly after approximately...

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, Fixes, and Scoring Rules

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

Hit Arrow 

In archery, a hit arrow is any arrow that successfully makes contact with the target. This can include arrows that...

Home Arrow: Alignment, Anchor, and Release

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...