Arrow - The

: Best for wind performance and deep penetration.

To build or select the perfect arrow, you must balance its physical anatomy with the dynamic physics of how it leaves your bow. Every arrow consists of four primary components: Shaft : The long, straight body of the arrow.

: Carbon fiber is the most popular for its durability and ability to return to its original shape. Other options include aluminum, wood, or carbon-aluminum hybrids. The Arrow

: Often used in target archery to "cut" scoring lines.

: This is the measurement of how much an arrow bends. You must match the arrow's spine to your bow's draw weight and length using a manufacturer's spine chart. Diameter : : Best for wind performance and deep penetration

: The front tip, which can be a field point for practice or a broadhead for hunting. 2. Selecting Your Components

: The plastic vanes or natural feathers near the nock that stabilize the arrow in flight. : Carbon fiber is the most popular for

: The slotted plastic tip at the rear that snaps onto the bowstring.