Archery arrow shafts

The archery arrow is essential equipment to practice archery. It can be used as ammunition, the latter and its components must be as well adapted to your bow as it is to your practice. The shaft is the central and the rectilinear part of an arrow.

The shaft influences the regularity of an archer's shots during archery practice. For example, a shaft that is too short may pose security risks when used. A shaft that is too long, on the other hand, can decrease accuracy and fall too quickly. The shaft stiffness, weight, balance, and behavior in response to mechanical stress can also affect shooting.

Hattila, your online archery, offers you a wide range of shafts for your archery arrows. You can find in our catalog a variety of shafts adapted to your needs. They are available in several materials and dimensions. Hattila's "shaft" products are of high quality and perfect reliability. They are also available at various prices. Find out more about our products and make your choice.

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Different types of archery arrow shafts

There are different types of archery arrow shafts based on their material. You can distinguish:

Wooden shaft

It is made of natural wood such as common spruce, Sitka spruce, pine, and cedar. The wooden shaft has the advantage of offering a traditional aesthetic, good customization possibilities, silent flight, and a significant selection of stiffness. It is recommended for practice with traditional bows.

Aluminum shaft

This is a variation composed mainly of an aluminum alloy. It offers a wide range of spines and is distinguished by its strength and consistency. It can also adopt a wide range of adaptable blades as well as variable components. The aluminum shaft can be used on all types of bows, both on traditional bows and on compound bows.

Carbon shaft

It is the most recommended type of archery arrow shaft by archery enthusiasts. It has good strength and great consistency during practice. It is also versatile and adapts to several types of components. The carbon shaft is also appreciated for its various variations. Suitable for all types of activities and all types of bows (traditional, compound, and recurve), it can be used in competition and for hunting small and large game.

How to choose the right arrow shaft?

The shaft of an arrow is crucial for its comfort of use during archery sessions. Choosing it requires consideration of various aesthetic and technical parameters (spine, weight, length, material, diameter).

Measuring your draw length

The draw length is the distance between the button and the nock groove of an arrow. You can measure it by drawing your bow with a sufficiently long arrow at full draw. A second person should then help you mark the arrow at least one inch in front of where it meets the arrow rest.

Knowing your bow's draw weight

To determine the power of a bow, you generally need to use a bow scale while adopting a shooting position. Then, you can use the manufacturer's chart to choose the model that suits your needs. This is particularly useful for recurve bows or traditional bows. For compound bows, you need to adopt certain configurations such as using a release aid, choosing an appropriate point weight, and adopting a bow with a minimum brace height of 6.5 inches.

Choosing your arrow shaft

You can opt for a carbon shaft on traditional bows for your outdoor shooting sessions. However, the use of aluminum shafts is more recommended for indoor shooting. For compound bows, the ideal choice is to turn to carbon shafts, while wooden shafts are more suitable for longbows. For recurve bows, the use of wooden or aluminum shafts is possible.