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EVA Foam vs Straw Targets: Which Should You Buy?

EVA foam vs straw targets compared side by side outdoors

Quick Answer: In the EVA foam vs straw targets debate, EVA foam wins for most modern archers. Foam stops fast compound arrows and broadheads, resists weather, and lasts for years, while straw is cheaper and gentler on arrows but sags, rots, and can’t safely handle high draw weights. Buy foam if you shoot a compound […]

Archery Target Types: 7 Kinds and Which Is Best

Archery target types set up on an outdoor range

Quick Answer: The main archery target types are bag targets, foam block targets, solid self-healing foam targets, 3D animal targets, paper target faces, competition butts, and DIY builds. Bag targets are the cheapest and best for field-point practice; foam blocks handle broadheads and angled shots; 3D targets train you for bowhunting. Match the target to […]