Quick Answer: An archery clicker is a thin metal or carbon blade mounted on the recurve riser that snaps against the arrow rest the instant you reach full draw. That audible click confirms your draw length is identical on every shot, which is the single biggest factor in tight groups. To use one, set it […]
Draw length measurement is the single spec that makes or breaks your shot. Learn how to measure it accurately, why it matters, and how to dial it in on a compound bow.
3D archery for beginners: how foam-target courses work, ASA vs IBO scoring, the gear you need, and why to start in a known-distance division.
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Quick Answer: The biggest archery news of June 29–July 5 came from Nove Mesto, where India’s Sheetal Devi improved her own Asian compound record to 697 with 21 Xs, finishing 13 points clear in qualifying before losing a 143–141 thriller to Great Britain’s Jodie Grinham. Meanwhile the World Cup circuit packed up for its final […]
A tier-by-tier breakdown of carbon arrows by price range for 2026 — what changes between a $45 dozen and a $180 dozen, and where the spend stops paying you back.
Quick Answer: Cut arrows to length by matching your shaft to your draw length, usually adding about 1 inch past the front of the riser at full draw so the point clears the rest. Mark the cut with tape, use an abrasive arrow saw for carbon and a tube cutter for aluminum, and trim in […]
Quick Answer: Brace height is the distance from the deepest part of your bow’s grip to the string when the bow is strung but not drawn. A lower brace height gives you a faster arrow but punishes bad form; a higher one is slower, quieter, and more forgiving. You measure it with a bow square […]
Arrow weight and FOC aren’t separate settings — they pull against each other. Here’s how mass and forward balance work together to shape speed, penetration, and forgiveness.
Beginner draw weight decoded: how to pick the right recurve or compound poundage, avoid getting over-bowed, and know when to move up.