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#3 on this list
Carbon Trad Hunter
Gold Tip Traditional Classic, 400 spine, 100 gr insert + 175 gr broadhead, 4" feathers
Modern carbon shaft built to fly like wood. Consistent spine, forgiving off a shelf, tunable with insert weight.
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Ash Warbow Livery
Ash 11/32", 100–120 lb spine, 150 gr bodkin, 5" goose fletch, horn nock
Historical English warbow arrow. Heavy, self-nocked, built for clout and battle-weight practice.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Carbon Trad Hunter | Ash Warbow Livery |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft Material | Carbon Composite | Ash, 11/32" diameter |
| Spine Rating | 400 | 100–120 lbs |
| Insert Weight | 100 grains | — |
| Broadhead Weight | 175 grains | — |
| Fletching | 4" Feathers | 5" natural goose feather |
| Intended Use | Traditional Bowhunting / Field Archery | — |
| Point Weight | — | 150 grain bodkin |
| Nock Type | — | Horn |
| Primary Use | — | Historical warbow, clout, heavy practice |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Carbon Trad Hunter
- Excellent broadhead flight and stability
- Durable carbon construction for longevity
- Consistent spine and weight shot-to-shot
- Tunable with adjustable insert weight for various setups
- Classic aesthetic appealing to traditional archers
- Heavier than speed-oriented target arrows
- Wood grain finish can show wear over time
- Not the absolute highest FOC for extreme penetration
Ash Warbow Livery
- Historically authentic build for warbows
- Exceptional momentum and stopping power
- Durable ash shaft and horn nock construction
- Stable flight even at extreme bow weights
- Deeply satisfying traditional shooting feel
- Heavy and slow compared to modern arrows
- Requires high-draw-weight bows (100+ lbs)
- More prone to natural material wear and tear than synthetics
- Premium price point for a specialized item
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