Arrow Ballistics Study | 2026
Results
Overview
In this section, we analyze the data and attempt to answer some of the questions we set out to answer with the 2026 study.
The results are broken down into blog-style articles, each exploring one specific question from the study.
Too Long; Didn't Read
If you only read one thing here, make it this.
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Components Test Results
Vane Performance Overview
If you're choosing a vane for your next arrow build, this is the article for you.
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Broadhead Performance Overview
Some broadheads performed well in our tests. Some did not. Find out which is which.
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Field Point vs. Broadhead Accuracy
Do any broadheads group like field points?
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Vane vs. Broadhead Noise
What contributes more to overall arrow noise, vane or broadhead selection?
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Vane Steering Efficiency
What vanes maximize steering while minimizing drag, total weight, total height, and noise?
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Arrow Clocking: Left vs. Right Helical
Does matching your helical direction to the natural clocking direction of your bow improve performance?
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Vane Shape, Size, and Performance
Which vane attributes actually predict performance, and which do not?
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
PSA: Square Your Arrows
Don't skip squaring your arrows. Seriously.
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Are Fast Arrows Less Forgiving?
Are fixed blade broadheads harder to tune or less accurate at high speed? That's what we explore here.
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Front-of-Center Test Results
Front-of-Center Test Results Overview
More Front-of-Center and stiffer dynamic spine both predicted tighter broadhead groups in our testing. The catch is that you can't easily move one without moving the other.
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Is Arrow Spine Selection Broken?
Spine charts come from an era when the bow couldn't easily be tuned to the arrow. With modern tuning systems, the spine window widens. Here's what our matrix actually showed.
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Paper tuning: What distance?
At what distance should you shoot through paper to see the most error in your tune? That's what we explore here.
May 13, 2026
Tristan Litke
Videos
2026 Arrow Ballistics Study Documentary (YouTube)
A 21-minute behind-the-scenes documentary from Easton Archery on the purpose, process, and scope of the 2026 study, featuring James Yates.
May 8, 2026
Easton Archery
Why Easton Was the Only Real Choice for This Arrow Ballistics Study (YouTube)
Easton Archery on the role they played in the 2026 study and why they were the right partner for the arrow shafts.
May 1, 2026
Easton Archery