Every arrowstarts withthe right bow.
Buying guides for bows, arrows, sights, rests, releases and targets, starting with your draw length, draw weight and the archery you want to shoot.
Find gear by how you shoot
Target, field, bowhunting or backyard. Each section starts with your draw and your discipline.
Archery questions, answered
Does a lower spine number mean stiffer?
For most carbon arrows, yes. A 300 spine is stiffer than a 500 spine. Some makers use other systems, so check the chart for that brand.
Read: Arrow Spine Explained →Can I shoot broadheads into a bag target?
Usually not. Broadheads cut through bag targets. Use a target rated for broadheads, often a dense foam block or a dedicated broadhead side.
Read: Choosing an Archery Target →Which is easier for beginners?
Compound bows are easier to hold at full draw and aim precisely. Recurves are easier to understand and maintain. Many clubs start beginners on light recurves.
Read: Compound vs Recurve Bow →What happens if my draw length is wrong?
Too long and you overextend, which hurts accuracy and can cause string slap on the forearm. Too short and you feel cramped, which makes a consistent anchor hard.
Read: How to Measure Your Draw Length for a Bow →Fitted to the archer
Draw length and draw weight come first in every guide. IBO speeds are listed, never treated as the only number that matters.
Each guide says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
The archery equipment index
- 01Compound bowsCompound bows for hunting and target, adjustable beginner bows, draw length and weight, and bow packages.1 page
- 02Arrows & pointsCarbon, aluminum and wood arrows, spine charts, field points, broadheads, fletching and nocks.1 page
- 03Targets & practiceBag, block and foam targets, 3D animal targets, backstops and backyard range setup.1 page
- 04Youth & beginnersFirst bows for adults and kids, youth programs, lessons and what to buy first.1 page