Bow anatomy & construction

Actionwood: Strength, Grain & Bow Performance

Actionwood is a laminated wood material used in the construction of traditional recurve bow and longbow limbs and risers. In...

Archery Grip: Types, Styles & Technique Guide

The archery grip is the section of the riser that the archer holds during the shot. Positioned at the center...

Arrow Plate: Function, Types & Bow Setup

An arrow plate is a small piece of material — traditionally horn, leather, or shell — fixed to the lateral...

Arrow Shelf: Types, Materials & Why It Matters

The arrow shelf is the horizontal ledge built into the bow riser, located just above the grip and below the...

Bow Back: Reflex vs Deflex Shape Explained

The bow back refers to the shape a bow's limbs take when the bow is unstrung. It is one of...

Bow Backing: Materials, Benefits & Installation

Bow backing refers to the material laminated or glued to the back of a bow — the side facing away...

Bow Backset: Definition, Fit & Shooting Form

Bow backset is the amount the bow handle is set back from a line drawn perpendicular to the bowstring at...

Bow Belly

The belly of a bow refers to the side of the bow that faces the archer when the bow is...

Bow Centerline: Alignment, Center Shot & Accuracy

The bow centerline is an imaginary vertical plane running through the center of both limbs and the grip, perpendicular to...

Bow Core

The core is the central portion of an archery bow that runs along the length of the limbs. It is...

Bow Delamination

Delamination in archery refers to the separation of the layers that make up a bow's limb. The bow limb is...

Bow Face

In archery, the bow face refers to the side of the bow that faces away from the archer when the...

Bow Fadeout: Limb Anatomy and Shot Performance

The bow fadeout is the tapered section of a bow limb where the rigid riser gradually transitions into the flexible...

Bow Handle: Parts, Materials & Grip Technique

The bow handle, also called the riser, is the central structural section of a bow. It connects both limbs into...

Bow Lamination: Materials, Layers & Benefits

Bow lamination is the process of bonding multiple thin layers of different materials together to form a bow's limbs or...

Bow Riser: Parts, Materials & Setup Guide

The bow riser is the rigid central section of a bow that you hold while shooting. On a recurve, it...

Bowstring Cables: Types, Materials & Bow Fit

Bowstring cables are essential components of bows, providing the tension and support that store energy in the limbs and release...

Compound Bow Limbs & Recurve Limbs Explained

The limb of a bow is the upper and lower flexible section attached to the riser — the part the...

Dished Grip

A dished grip is a design feature found on the handle or grip of an archery bow. It refers to...

Limb Pockets: Function, Types & Materials

Limb pockets are the structural connection points on a bow riser where each limb butt seats and locks in place....

What Is a Bow Cam? Compound Bow Cams Explained

A bow cam is a rotating, elliptically shaped pulley mounted at the tip of each limb on a compound bow....

What Is a Bow Wheel? Idler Wheel Guide

A bow wheel, also called an idler wheel, is a circular disc mounted on the top axle of a compound...

What Is Micarta: Material Properties & Archery Uses

Micarta is a thermoset composite material made by layering fabric or paper—such as linen, canvas, or cotton—and impregnating those layers...