Traditional archers love wood arrows simply because they are more comfortable with them. As for the rest of us who are not on that nostalgia train, wooden arrows might not be enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accuracy depends on so many factors, and arrow type is just one of them. Everything comes into the picture when you’re trying to shoot your target, starting from the heaviness of an arrow to the archer’s stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing with arrow material is you want the weight to be accurate. Heavier arrows have greater accuracy in the sense they can withstand the wind and other factors. But lighter arrows are better for hunting as they go faster and can hit the target before it gets a chance to run away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further, the arrow material needs to be strong enough to survive a full draw. And if it’s on a powerful compound bow, then the task becomes next to impossible for wood arrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, arrow manufacturers have come a long way, but it is difficult to match every wooden arrow shaft material in terms of specs. Even a tiny variation in shooting arrows can throw off your shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you might not be aware of the difference at a glance, you will opt for your usual style. But changes within the batch will be reflected in how the shot turns out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with compound bows, every arrow can be identical if you wish them to be. And you have the option to get different specs should you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know about your options, the decision should already be pretty straightforward for you. But for beginners who are still unsure about which to go for, a lot depends on what you’re trying to get out of your bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Longbows are the most recommended bows for wooden arrows. While recurves do the job as well, but longbow and wood arrow have a history that just can’t be beaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, wooden arrows have been there for the longest time, and they are still the favorite of many archers. But they are not suitable for the more technically advanced bows. Hence, traditional bows are the answer for wood arrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not all recurve bows are recommended for wooden shafts. Recurve bows themselves are coming in newer varieties. Further, many of these have a lot more power. So, when shooting recurve, one should consider more force now and could shatter the wood arrow shaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, much like the case with a compound bow, the powerful recurve bows also become too significant a burden for wood arrows. So, for safety and not to shatter a wooden arrow, it is recommended to use woodies with longbows only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use high-quality arrows which are made to withstand the force of the recurve bow. But even then, there’s a considerable risk of injuring yourself with a razor-sharp arrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trade-off for your safety is your nostalgia and comfort of shooting wood arrows, and it’s a trade-off you will not have to make with longbows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A compound bow and wooden arrow don’t go together, but what about a carbon arrow on recurve string or aluminum on traditional bows? In archery, the short answer is, if you’re confused, go for carbon fiber arrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use different types of arrows with other bows, but every archer has their preference. While some shoot best with the traditional bows and arrows to be in touch with their long history, others capitalize on the modern bows and arrows for better results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trying out cedar arrows or wood shaft occasionally is alright as long as you are careful with it and understand the nature of your bow and the limits of your shaft. The last thing you want is a field point in your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n