Is it better to be over spined or under spined?

The best way to tell if an arrow is too stiff or too weak is to videotape the flight of the arrow. An “over-spined” arrow can lose energy and velocity as it veers off-target. An under-spined one is less tense, or weaker, and may wobble and stray off-course.

Can you be Overspined?

Any stiffer spine and things go haywire. So yes you can be overspined.

Is being over spined bad?

As far as I know there’s no downside to being over spined. You might add a little weight, but one level up in spine won’t have that much of a difference in point of impact. You’ll hardly notice it once you adjust your pins. As others have said, some prefer it even if not needed.

What happens if your arrows are too lightly or too heavily spined for your bow?

If your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow, the “archer’s paradox” movements will be extreme, resulting in poor arrow flight and loss of accuracy. Arrow manufacturers publish selection charts that match bow weights to proper arrow spine. Your local archery shop will help you match your gear.

Does arrow spine really matter?

Having the proper arrow spine is key to optimizing the grouping of your arrows and for the best possible accuracy. Shooting an arrow that is not stiff enough, or a group of arrows that vary in stiffness, will cause you to be less accurate.

Can I shoot a stiffer spine arrow?

You can manipulate the dynamic spine of an arrow and make it act stiffer when shot from a compound bow by decreasing peak bow weight, point weight or the point/insert combination, using heavier bow string material or adding more strands to the string, heavier vanes, heavier serving material and/or nocking point and …

Is it better to shoot a stiffer arrow?

The stiffer the arrow, the less the bend. The less the bend, the more energy that goes into forward speed and the less drag on the arrow. When you think about it, logic seems to indicate that for a compound bow, using a release aid and a properly set up rest, the stiffer the arrow, the better.

How does Spine affect arrow flight?

Here is what arrow spine means and how it affects the flight of your hunting arrow. The spine rating of an arrow is simply a measurement of its stiffness. The same Easton arrow comes in a variety of stiffness: the lower the number, the stiffer the arrow. weight is suspended from the center of the arrow.

Which is better under spined or over spined arrows?

Bottom line is being over-spined is MUCH better than being under-spined. If you can tune a bow with any degree of success then you shouldn’t have an issue going with an arrow that is on the stiff side. IME the ones that aren’t knowledgeable enough of the tuning process typically stay away from the heavier/stiffer arrows for that reason.

What kind of Arrow is 260 spined?

I recently got a new bow (70 lbs with 28″ draw) and decided on Easton Axis 260 spine arrows with 200 grains up front (125 broad head and 50 brass insert).

What causes an arrow to not shoot straight?

An arrow must flex just the right amount to shoot straight. If it does not flex enough it is too stiff or over spined and if it flexes too much is is too weak or under spined. The most common problem especially for recurve archers with carbon arrows is over spine.

Why are my arrows all over the place?

If you notice your arrows are all over the place, and you’ve already checked your form, your technique and your equipment, then arrow stiffness (or lack thereof) may be the problem. This stiffness, called the arrow spine, is crucial in the flight of your arrow and the accuracy of your shot.