Aluminum Arrows vs. Carbon Arrows

Bow hunting requires a lot of equipment. Off the top of my head, you have to consider sights, rests, stabilizers, arrows, and broadheads. It's a lot to think about and in this post I am going to talk a little about just one small, but important, piece of equipment: arrows. There are so many types and makers of arrows out there, but the two main types are aluminum and carbon. Of course, there are positives and negatives to both choices.

Let's start with my favorite type, the carbon arrow. Here are some of the positive aspects of carbon arrows: Carbon is very light weight, so they fly far and fast. Carbon is also known for very tight grouping at the target block. Another nice feature is that they will break before they bend. The major downside is that carbon arrows are not cheap. Also, sometimes they don't penetrate as deep as the aluminum variety.

Now, on to the aluminum arrow. The pros: They are cheap, although nowadays the price is rising and, in some stores, they can be just as much as carbon. Aluminum arrows also penetrate deeper and hit harder than carbon. The cons: They don't fly as far as carbon and they don't have a tight grouping to them. They also bend easily, which can be frustrating.

So, in my opinion, carbon by far is the best bet for your money. What do you guys think?