Arrow selection... Right on the edge...

[RussellvilleRob]

I am right on the edge between a 340 spine & 400..... Which would be a better way to go... Should I go up tp 400 or go down to 340?

 

[Hoss]

340 is stiffer than 400 (at least in the Easton method of ennumerating carbon arrows). I would go with the 340. I am of the belief when faced with a choice, choose more spine not less.

 

[UTGrad]

Always go with the stiffer spine when on the edge.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

Without a doubt, the stiffer spine. A weak spine will have negative effects on accuracy, consistency and energy loss to certain degrees depending on the severity of the weakened spine.

 

[RussellvilleRob]

Thanks folks........

 

[RussellvilleRob]

Thanks folks........ Oh, just another quick question... Could a spine get more weak over time & hundreds of shots... My 5575 arrows have probably 500-600 shots on them.....

 

[RussellvilleRob]

Actually I just refigured based on my average & they probably have over 1000 shots on them....

 

[TNDeerGuy]

I certainly believe that arrows will go "bad" and start to weaken over time; however, I also fully believe you will lose, ruin, throw them away, trade/sell them or upgrade to a different arrow before any of that happens.

 

[Spikes Tactical]

RR -

Glad you asked the question about the arrow spine weakening over time.

I was going to ask the same thing since TNDeerGuy and I have some recent dialogue about arrow spine (specifically weak spine).

After finding out the I am shooting an under spined arrow and the info from this thread about the possibility of arrows going "bad" I think I will be in the market for new arrows since my 5575 Goldtips are from 2005.

Good info - thanks everyone.

JP

 

[DMAG]

Stiffer, without a doubt and play with head weight inserts if it gives you fits.