New Arrows & Broadheads for 2023

Nothing is more important to the kill than your arrow and the attached broadhead. The new year brings a whole new set of choices to the market.

January 11, 2023 By Jace Bauserman

Precision Build And Accuracy — Easton Sonic 6.0 Match Grade Arrow

Precision design, superb quality and dead-on accuracy are hallmarks of Easton’s new Sonic 6.0 Match Grade Arrows. Featuring a straightness tolerance of ±.001-inch, these arrows are built using Easton’s Acu-Carbon process (.231-inch inside diameter) for exceptional weight and spine consistency. A lighter overall shaft weight also allows for a variety of arrow build options. Available in spines of 250 (9.5 gpi), 300 (8.8 gpi), 340 (7.8 gpi), 400 (7.2 gpi), 500 (6.7 gpi) and 600 (5.8 gpi), the Sonic 6.0 Match Grade comes fletched with 2-inch Blazer vanes, 6mm nocks and Easton ST inserts. $117.99 per 6 | eastonarchery.com

Upgrade The Rage — Rage NC Technology

Rage NC Technology (shown on a Rage 2-Blade)

For 2023, Rage has put its proven NC (No Collar) Technology into a trio of classic Rage broadheads — the original blood-trail master Rage 2-Blade, the 2-Blade Chisel Tip, and Crossbow X broadheads. All these heads have performed effectively in the field time and time again, but the integration of NC technology will boost the heads’ already outstanding reliability and overall functionality. $49.99 per 3 | feradyne.com

Let It Fly — Gold Tip Superfly Pro Crossbow Bolts

We’ve come to expect great things from Gold Tip, and for 2023, crossbow fanatics will be happy to see the new Superfly Pro High Performance Crossbow Bolt. Designed to convert the tremendous energy today’s top-tier crossbows produce into shots that constantly find the gape 12-ring, this long-range, carbon crossbow bolt will be a great addition to your quiver. Built for crossbows shooting 350-plus fps, Superfly bolts feature ±.001-inch straightness and a ±.5-grain weight tolerance. Available fletched or as bare shafts, in packs of six or 12, in 20- or 22-inch lengths. $69.99-$89.99 | goldtip.com

Dynamic Big-Game Getter — Swhacker 282 Hank Parker Signature Series

If you’ve been bowhunting for any time, chances are good you’ve punched a few lungs with Swhacker’s #202 Compound Broadhead. Well, the all-new #282 takes all the features of that great head and gives bowhunters even more, including a 2.25-inch cutting diameter when deployed. Named after legendary outdoorsman Hank Parker, this 125-grain head sports Blade-Lock Technology, allowing users to sling the same broadhead they plan to hunt with in practice mode. When you’re ready to hit the woods, simply remove the Blade-Lock setscrew and swap it out with the Hunt-Ready Plug. $43.95 per 3 | swhacker.com

Go Small — Carbon Express Maxima Photon SD Arrows

Micro-diameter arrows aren’t new, but they definitely are getting better and better. Enter the 2023 Carbon Express Maxima Photon SD. Fabricated from a custom weave of 30-ton carbon, Carbon Express engineers have found the arrow recovers 25 percent faster out of the bow, leading to superior downrange accuracy. Thanks to its .203-inch inner diameter, the Photon minimizes wind drift and allows the arrow to track seamlessly behind the broadhead. It’s available in spine sizes of 300, 350 and 400 and, of course, features the tried-and-true Red Zone, the arrow shaft section engineered to contain a Dynamic Spine that helps broadheads shoot more consistently. $249.99 per 12 (shafts), $134.99 per 6 (fletched) | feradyne.com/carbon-express

Fletch It Better — October Mountain Products Phoenix Fletching Jig

If you’ve spent time building your own arrows, you know not all fletching jigs are created equal. Enter October Mountain Products’ Phoenix Fletching Jig. Capable of fletching a three-fletch shaft at 120 degrees and four-fletch shafts at 75 and 105 degrees to better ensure sight clearance, this easy to use, die-cast and machined aluminum jig sports an oversized base plate with four rubber feet. The Phoenix allows for 5 degrees of offset adjustment right or left in 1-degree increments, and four accessory cutouts keep glue and vanes at hand for quicker builds. Price Unavailable | octobermountainproducts.com

Blazing Fast Bolts — Bohning Crossbow Bolts

Bohning Black Sky 2.0 & Black Sky 3.0 Crossbow Bolts

For 2023, Bohning rolls out two new crossbow bolts designed for today’s fast, hard-hitting horizontal bows. The Black Sky 2.0 and Black Sky 3.0 are 20-inch, carbon-fiber bolts that weigh 400 grains and promise ±.003-inch straightness tolerance. Of course, both bolts are fletched with Bohning’s high-quality vanes. The Black Sky 3.0 features the 3-inch Shield Cut, a low-profile vane designed for high-speed crossbows that shoot bolts down rails. Meanwhile, the Black Sky 2.0 — engineered for high-speed crossbows without a rail — feature 2-inch Blazer vanes. Both bolts come with 100-grain Bohning premium fieldpoints and half-moon nocks. The vanes are also available in 36- and 100-piece packs for archery hunters who prefer to fletch their own bolts. $59.99 per 3 | bohning.com

What A Pair! — Ramcat Hemoshock & Hemoshock DP Broadheads

Many bowhunters choose Ramcat Broadheads because of Air Foil Technology, a tried-and-true innovation that ups downrange accuracy via a concave scoop ferrule tip design. For 2023, Air Foil remains, but Ramcat has added Firenock Aero Concentric Technology (F.A.C.T.) to its new Hemoshock & Hemoshock DP (Deep Penetration) mechanical broadheads. Combined, the two technologies boost accuracy and allow the heads to hit exceedingly hard due to the air mass they create. The 2-blade Hemoshock features a 2.25-inch cutting surface, while the 3-blade Hemoshock DP features a 2-inch cutting surface and a narrower blade angle designed to maximize penetration for archers with lower draw weights and/or draw lengths. These 100-grain heads will be available in May 2023. $44.99 per 3 | ramcatbroadheads.com

Be Like Fred — Easton Carbon Legacy 5MM Fred Eichler Edition

In the world of bowhunting, few individuals are better with a recurve than Fred Eichler. For 2023, Easton Archery and Eichler have joined forces to build the Carbon Legacy 5MM Fred Eichler Edition. Offered in an array of spine sizes to fit virtually any setup, the carbon shaft sports an exotic, dark-teakwood finish with an easy-to-see-in-flight white dip. Sporting quality 4-inch feather fletching in a left-wing helical and a ±.003-inch straightness rating, these new shafts are sure to help you fill the freezer. $105.99 per 6, fletched | eastonarchery.com

Inspired By NASA — Trophy Taker Shuttle T-Lok Maverick Broadhead

For 2023, Trophy Taker wanted to take a great broadhead and make it even better. There’s no denying the quiet flight, consistency and penetration of the original Shuttle T-LOK, and the new Maverick adds a fourth blade to give the broadhead increased cutting surface. Featuring a 1.1875-inch cutting diameter and an overall cutting surface of more than 3 inches, Trophy Taker says the Maverick still offers the quiet flight and deadly accuracy Shuttle T-LOK shooters have come to expect. $44.99 per 3 | trophytaker.com

Built For Micro-Diameter Arrows — GloryNock MICRO Lighted Nock

Designed for .165-inch and .166-inch micro-diameter arrows, the new MICRO from GloryNock promises exceptional performance with every shot. The patent-pending design ensures the nock won't accidentally turn on when placed on the bowstring and won’t activate until you release the arrow. Plus, there aren’t any holes or crevasses on the MICRO that can collect blood, hair and other matter that might prevent the nock from working properly. The MICRO is available in red, blue, green or pink. $29.99 per 3 | glorynock.com

Light Up The Night — Muzzy Sabr Bowfishing Arrow

Light up your nighttime bowfishing experience! The new Muzzy Sabr lighted bowfishing arrow cuts through the night to let users track their arrow in flight and follow fish during the fight. Constructed of high-strength, translucent, fiberglass composite tubes, this arrow integrates a 22-inch glow stick to light up the night. Secured by a push-in nock system and front-weighted insert for great F.O.C., the Sabr’s design enhances visibility and performance in a variety of conditions. Shafts are durable and penetrate well; the non-toxic, waterproof glow sticks last up to 12 hours and come in several color options. $29.99 each | feradyne.com/muzzy-bowfishing

The newest addition to Wasp’s Sharpshooter family of cut-on-contact broadheads, the Sharpshooter 200 is a hard-hitting fixed blade that is designed to increase your arrow’s F.O.C. and overall weight for maximum stability in flight and maximum penetration on impact. This impressive, 200-grain broadhead features a tough steel ferrule, replaceable blades and a 1.125-inch cutting diameter. You can remove the bleeder blades to enhance penetration on tougher big game or leave them to expand cutting surface and wound size. $59.99 per 3 | wasparchery.com

Perfect For Woods Or Open Spaces — G5 Mark 203 & 244 Hunting Arrows

G5 has given us some fantastic products over the years, and for 2023 this manufacturer has once again upped its game. Created to give bowhunters arrow options that work as well in the western mountains as they do in the hardwoods, G5’s Mark Arrow Series consists of the Mark 203 and Mark 244. The numbers reflect each arrow’s diameter, and both arrows are crafted with a three-part construction. The base consists of two layers of unidirectional carbon at 90 degrees. The middle sports 2-4 layers of unidirectional carbon at zero degrees. And the outer layer is a tough, 3K carbon weave. The micro-diameter Mark 203 features a machined aluminum, half-out insert paired with an aluminum sleeve for added protection, while the Mark 244 has a machined aluminum insert designed for easy installation. Both models come fletched with 2-inch Blazer vanes. $114.95 per 6 (Mark 203); $94.95 per 6 (Mark 244) | g5outdoors.com

Red Means Dead — Lumenok Red Crossbow Nock

Crossbow hunters love Lumenok nocks due to their durability, incredible brightness and solid battery life. The bright LED technology aids in tracking bolt flight and point of impact, as well as helping locate the bolt after the shot. New for 2023, the company is rolling out a Red Crossbow Nock, complete with all of the same great features that all Lumenoks offer. They’ll be available in all popular sizes and configurations, as well as come on Lumenok’s Crossbow Bolt Packages. $31.49 per 3 | lumenok.com