When compound bow manufacturers advertise their latest bow, it's all about the power and speed with which it will fire an arrow. What they fail to mention is that the kind of arrow you use will have a huge say in how fast it will be fired. Not only that, the type of arrow you use will have an effect on the accuracy with which it shoots.
The heavier the arrow, the more force is going to be required to shoot it and the more flaws in the arrow construction the less accurately it will fly. That being said, different arrows are made for different circumstances and you will have a need for each different type at some point or another.
The key to successful archery shooting isn't so much in the quality of the compound bow you use because they are all fitted with similar features. After all, they're precision instruments. Where you will really find your edge is in carefully choosing your arrows, both in the materials they are made from and the quality of the manufacture. Make sure the arrows you buy are straight, that they suit the bow you use and the type of shooting you will be doing. Factors such as the length of the arrow you need are governed by your draw length.
Arrows are mainly available made from 4 materials: wood, fiberglass, aluminum and an aluminum-carbon mix. They each have positives and negatives depending on what kind of archery you plan on doing. Essentially, the carbon arrows are the lightest and most expensive with strength and durability thrown in. This makes them a popular choice for many archers but may not necessarily be the arrow that suits you.
It's true, buying an appropriate compound bow is a critical step when taking up the sport of archery, but just as important are the arrows you use. You may think that you are saving money by skimping on the cost of your arrows, but you may actually be degrading the worth of your bow.
