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Archery is a very old discipline but continues to be popular until now. This precision sport attracts many people, whether they are novice, enthusiasts, experts, young or old. For hunting or recreational archery, you must have the right bow equipment and accessories in your quiver. Archery arrow is made up of 4 elements: the notch, the feathers, the shaft, and the arrowhead.

Originally made of wood, other materials are used nowadays to improve the usage of this throwing weapon and optimize its performance. The most popular are aluminum and carbon fiber, but some manufacturers opt for the aluminum carbon combo.

The notch is one of the essential accessories for the arrow. It is located in the rearmost end of the shaft to prevent the arrow from sliding on the string. Some more sophisticated arrow models are mounted with a part that already has a notch. Find on Hattila, your online archery all notch models adapted to your arrows.

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What is the notch for?

The notch propels the arrow when it is fired so that it does not slip off the string and does not deviate from its trajectory. To that end, it transmits the same amount of energy to the arrow that is needed for each shot. Also, the notch serves to protect the arrow shaft from impacts. Therefore, a notch must be strong and effective.

It is designed to withstand shock, cold, and heat. It is not uncommon to find high-end notches made of sophisticated materials and using high technology. However, this does not mean that a notch is unalterable, which is why it is recommended that you carefully inspect your notches after each training session or bow hunting session.

To preserve your notches, we recommend that you avoid exposing them to chemicals such as solvents. Also, avoid using pliers or other tools to install or rotate your notches on your arrow shaft.

The different types of notches and their use

Like the arrow, the notch can be made of various materials such as wood, plastic, or horn. They are also available in different colors and even come in a luminous version. There are different types of notches adapted to each arrow shaft:

  • The covering notch that covers the end of the arrow shaft
  • The inner notch that fits into the arrow shaft, available in 4 different sizes (G, X, H, and S)
  • The pin notch is also called universal notch, which encapsulates a pin insert attached to the end of the arrow shaft. This type of notch is more common in compound bows, but can also be mounted on recurve or classical bows
  • The luminous notch is equipped with a LED that lights up during firing. The luminous notch allows to keep an eye on the arrow and to identify its impact