I am thinking about buying fat boy arrows for 3D using an Elite Energy 35 bow (50-60lb.-27" draw). I would welcome comments, suggestions, and input. The price for each arrow is $15 per arrow approximately. Please help an old archer to make a wise purchase decision. I appreciate your help. God Bess & Shoot Straight. PS Sometimes I am not the best shooter out there!
pjcohen
PJ, I shoot a Bowtech Prodigy 60lb 27" draw. Fatboy 500's at 25.5 carbon to carbon with 90 grain Tophat points for 3D. They shoot great for me and are relatively tough for a thin walled shaft.
I have been shooting Fatboy 400's 28 carbon to carbon with 3 rayzer feathers, ultra light nocks and 100 grn.glue in tips through my Bowtech D350 29.5 DL set at 64lbs. I have done really well with this set up on the 3-D course.
On the other hand, I'm currently waiting on a dozen GoldTip 22 pro's......I hope they shoot just as well as the Fatboys have.
On the other hand, I'm currently waiting on a dozen GoldTip 22 pro's......I hope they shoot just as well as the Fatboys have.
23's are more than ample for 3D. Also checkout Black Eagle Challengers or their PS-23 model. Either way the arrow will flat out work for 3D.
Started with Fatboys for indoor, then used them for 3d, but I think I found a better arrow, especially for 3d. Take a look at Carbon Express CXL Pros. Just a little bit smaller than Fatboys, but much lighter. I was able to make up 310 gr CXL 400s at 27" carbon. They fly great at least out to 60 yds and are fast, which is a big advantage at unmarked distance events. I used CXL pin nock bushings, Bohning pin nocks, Vanetec 3" vanes and CXL 70gr points with additional 20gr screw in weights. My 27" Fatboy 400s similarly outfitted come in at 357gr. CXL 400 shafts are about 6.4 gr / in vs 7.8 gr / in for the Fatboy 400s.
I shoot the Fatboy arrows for 3-D and indoor target.
For a 27" draw, and 50-60#, I'd recommend going with a 500 spine and a 100 gr glue-in tip. Depending on the exact draw weight, and fletching choices, you'll be able to find a length that will be exactly the right dynamic spine for your bow.
Best,
David
For a 27" draw, and 50-60#, I'd recommend going with a 500 spine and a 100 gr glue-in tip. Depending on the exact draw weight, and fletching choices, you'll be able to find a length that will be exactly the right dynamic spine for your bow.
Best,
David
Fatboys are the absolute best arrow for 3D IMHO.
You would use the 500's. I would look at the 80g point.
I shot this out of my 62# now at a 29" DL. I was boarder line with spine.....but you should be fine.
One of the reasons I like this arrow so much is the durability. There are lighter arrows out there.....but they do not hold up as well as this Easton Shaft.
You can get good speed out of them without sacrificing durability.
Good luck!!
You would use the 500's. I would look at the 80g point.
I shot this out of my 62# now at a 29" DL. I was boarder line with spine.....but you should be fine.
One of the reasons I like this arrow so much is the durability. There are lighter arrows out there.....but they do not hold up as well as this Easton Shaft.
You can get good speed out of them without sacrificing durability.
Good luck!!
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