How to determine the correct arrow type?

[TSadler]

If you are willing to spend about $70, I recommend getting Archers Advantage.

After you plug in the variables (and there's a lot), it will recommend the best arrows (and sizes) on the market for your set up.

I was shooting Carbon Express 200's for my bow because everyone said they were good arrows and the factory rep suggested that size. I wasn't happy with the way they shot, though. They were properly selected so I couldn't figure out why everyone loved those arrows.

Then, I got Archer's Advantage. It did not recommend ANY Carbon Express arrow for my bow. It did recommend about 30 others and provided weights and estimated speeds and spines for me to make my own decision. The spine chart was very simple to understand, too. So, I switched to Carbon Tech Cheetahs for my target bow. And man, was I impressed. I haven't decided which arrow to use for my hunting bow - either the Easton Axis or the Carbon Tech Rhino. But I am confident that both will shoot well with my set up.

The other thing is, you can change your varibles to see how it will change your arrow selections. My brother in law is sold out on Beemans, but the program doesn't recommend them for his set up. So, he changed the draw weight until it did recommend the Beemans. (I don't recommend doing that unless you already spent lots on arrows.)

Good luck!