Tplay103

I am switching from Aluminum to Carbon this year and have spent a LOT of time reading posts. For various reasons, I have narrowed my selection down to two choices. I have only bow hunted a few years, so I do not fully understand all the technical stuff. I will give the information and have and welcome opinions.

I shoot a older Darton Bow (compound). I cannot remember the exact model, but I know it doesn't have any of the current aggressive cams. I know for a fact I'm shooting 60lb draw and 26.5 inch arrows with 100 grain tips. I know my bow has a 65% let-off and I use a mechanical release.

OK, I am considering the Goldtip Pro or the Carbon Express CXL Select. (I like these two brands, but the exact model is up for suggestions) I have visited the BowJackson website and it is not totally up to date with the most current models, but the basic information I got was this.

The Carbon Express (200) which will currently be 250 weighed 366 grains and had a FOC of 10.2 %. The Goldtip (3555) which will be a 55/75 weighed 356 grains and had a FOC of 8.7%. According to Goldtips website, the FOC was closer to 11% and I do not have another reference on the Carbon Express.

Now, whether experience or just plain knowledge. Give me opinions or even tell me I'm headed in the total wrong direction. Also, I hear a LOT about the spine issue-How's mine looking? Other arrows in this price range that may be better? I'm all ears, so give me the scoop.

MILLERTIME10

Can't go wrong with the Gold Tips, I have been using them for 3 going on 4 years and don't have one complaint. I never get too many flyers and I have shot them through fences and into trees and they will still fly true. Everyone's opinion will be different, but that is mine.

Deerslayer_37

Carbon Express

slayer

Twisted Arrow

I have never hunted with the carbon express so i will not comment , bu ti have hunted with the Goldtip and killed a bunch of deer with them gettin pass thru's with all but 2 or 3 .
i switched to the A/C/C 3-49 last season and that will be my last season , i took a really nice 12 point with that arrow that dressed out at 240 lbs. however i felt that arrow is too lite. so this year i am going tohunt with the new Easton ST Axis 340 which so far i really like , it is very smooth , plenty fast , weighs 9.5 grains per inch so is plenty heavy enough has a good FOC and flies like a bullet. so i guess with all that said if you are set on carbon express or the gold tip go with the gold tip or just give the Axis a try .

KBacon

I shot CXLs for 3D.. and just fletched up a dozen GT Pro 7595s for hunting season. I like the heavier construction of the GTs for hunting.. and a little heavier weight quiets the bow down a bit. Also the smaller diameter will help w/ penetration a bit.

bwhunter501

GOLD TIPS!! plain and simple.

zak123

I bought the Gold Tip arrows. I'm not about to spend half as much as my total setup on a dozen arrows! Picked up 12 new Gold Tip XT 3555 shafts on ebay for $45 shipping included. Love them so far. The only problem I have with them is they keep splitting at the nock. Guess I have to aim at different targets!

I haven't had on split yet but have had a couple of bang ups. Still perfect condition. Plus I can spend that $80 on something else.

adams

I'm a little confused by this statement. 3555 and 5575 are two diffrent shaft sizes. The 3555 look like they'll be with the range for spine but If you crank the bow up any you'll be on the frindge of being underspined. The 5575 shafts will be a bit on the stiff side for your set up.

I'd trust the GT site. A foc in the 11 range is fine. Mine is a tad bit lower at 10.18% but arrow flight is good.

I've shot cx and gt arrows and have settled on the gt pro. Bolth are great arrows but I think the durability of the GT shafts is damn near impossible to beat. They are truly a rugged arrow.

lou-lou

My personal opinion is that gold tips are cheap, used them alot , there not very durable in my mind. Go carbon express more durable , a little more expensive but worth there weight in gold. Whatever you choose will kill deer, make sure you get the right arrows for your bow. Good luck.

wihunter402

I have both the cx select and the gt pro hunters. I will be using the gt's for hunting this fall. Both shoot good but the gt's are just a little heavier which is why I chose them for hunting.