Category Archives: Archery Blog

Nocking Points and D-Loops: How They Shape Arrow Flight

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Most archers tie a D-loop and crimp a nocking point once, then forget both. But position, length, and material decide whether your bow forgives form errors or punishes every flinch.

Nocking Point and D-Loop Wear: When to Replace Them on Your Compound

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Most compound accuracy mysteries trace back to worn string hardware. Here’s how to diagnose nocking point and d-loop failure before it costs you a tournament.

D-Loop and Nocking Point Setup: A Compound Archer’s String Hardware Guide

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Your D-loop and nocking point are the smallest pieces of hardware on a compound bow — and the most consequential for accuracy. Here’s how to tie them, set them, and tune them right.

Arrow Fletching Types and Sizes: How to Pick the Right Vanes

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Feathers, plastic vanes, helical vs straight, 2-inch Blazers vs 5-inch shields — a complete breakdown of arrow fletching types and sizes for every bow setup.

Carbon vs Aluminum Arrows: Which Material Wins in 2026?

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Carbon vs aluminum arrows compared head-to-head — weight, speed, durability, accuracy, and price. Find the right shaft material for hunting, target, and 3D archery in 2026.

Shanghai World Cup Stage 2 Begins | Archery Weekly Apr 28-May 4, 2026

Archers aiming compound bows at 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup tournament

Shanghai’s stage two of the 2026 Hyundai World Cup brings all four world #1s to Yuanshen, Malaysia’s barebow team rewrites a four-year-old world record at Shah Alam, the Roma Para Europeans wrap with a Spanish W1 breakthrough, Sara Lopez goes public on her LA28 ambitions, USA Archery confirms Salt Lake Summit dates, and spring turkey bowhunters race the closing window. Everything that mattered Apr 28 – May 4, 2026.

Compound Bow Buying Guide 2026: Price Tiers, Hidden Costs, and What to Skip

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The 2026 compound bow market is louder than ever. This buying guide cuts past the spec-sheet noise and breaks down what every price tier actually delivers, the accessory costs first-timers always miss, and the specs that should drive your decision.

Arrow Spine, Material, and Fletching: A Complete Selection Framework

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Spine, material, and fletching decide whether your arrows fly true or fight you. Here is how to match all three to your bow, your draw, and your goals.

Archery Weekly: Pagni Named Korea Compound Coach

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Italian compound legend Sergio Pagni takes over Korea’s national team, Turkish teen Gokkir stuns the world champion in Antalya, Korea names a 14-year-old to its Asian Games squad, and the 2026 flagship bow lineup takes shape. Your weekly archery news roundup.

The Complete Compound Bow Guide: How to Choose, Tune, and Shoot in 2026

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A complete compound bow guide covering anatomy, draw weight, axle-to-axle length, accessories, and tuning tips to help you pick and shoot the right bow.