Easton PowerFlight Carbon Arrow with 2″ Plastic Vanes

The Easton PowerFlight carbon arrow is designed for modern sport, target, 3D and field archery. In this configuration it combines a carbon shaft, short 2″ plastic vanes and a replaceable screw-in point.

Current options include spine 340, 400 and 500, giving archers several shaft stiffness and length combinations to match different bow setups.

Easton PowerFlight carbon arrow

A carbon shaft provides consistent construction and is less sensitive to ordinary atmospheric moisture than a wooden arrow.

Carbon, however, is not indestructible.

A hard impact against stone, metal, timber, a target frame or another arrow can damage carbon fibres even when the shaft does not appear dramatically bent.

A damaged carbon shaft must never be shot again.

2-inch plastic vanes

The PowerFlight is fitted with 2″ plastic vanes, approximately 5 cm long.

Short plastic vanes provide stabilising surface while keeping the overall fletching relatively compact.

Their actual performance also depends on vane profile, orientation, bow setup, shaft length and arrow speed.

Plastic vanes versus natural feathers

Plastic vanes are more rigid than natural feather fletching.

They do not collapse in the same way when they contact the bow.

For this reason they work particularly well with setups that provide sufficient vane clearance, such as many modern arrow rests used on compound and target recurve bows.

For traditional bows shooting directly over the hand, natural feathers are often a better option.

Spine 340, 400 and 500

Current variants are:

• Spine 340 / 81 cm (32″)
• Spine 400 / 79 cm (31.5″)
• Spine 500 / 78 cm (31″)

Arrow spine describes shaft stiffness.

A lower numerical value generally indicates a stiffer shaft, while a higher number indicates a more flexible shaft.

Correct spine also depends on:

• actual bow weight at the archer's draw,
• draw length,
• finished arrow length,
• point weight,
• bow type,
• arrow rest,
• release technique.

A simple draw-weight number alone is therefore not enough to select an arrow safely.

PowerFlight for compound bows

The Easton PowerFlight can be used with a compound bow when the correct spine, length and arrow mass are selected.

Compound bows place substantial loads on arrow shafts.

The complete setup should therefore be matched using the bow's actual draw weight, draw length, arrow length and point configuration.

Never shoot a damaged carbon arrow from a compound bow.

Recurve and traditional bow use

PowerFlight arrows can also be used with target recurve bows and some traditional recurves or longbows.

For a traditional setup, check that:

• shaft spine is appropriate,
• arrow length is safe,
• total arrow mass meets the bow's requirements,
• plastic vanes have adequate clearance,
• the nock fits the string correctly.

If the arrow is shot directly over the bow hand, a natural feather-fletched arrow will often be a more suitable choice.

Replaceable screw-in point

The PowerFlight is supplied with a screw-in point.

A compatible point can be replaced, but point weight must not be changed without considering its effect on the complete arrow.

A heavier or lighter point can affect:

• total arrow weight,
• balance,
• dynamic spine,
• trajectory,
• point of impact.

The exact thread and supplied point weight are not specified in the available data.

3D and field archery

When correctly matched, the Easton PowerFlight can be used for 3D and field archery.

Field conditions increase the risk of hitting stone, roots, timber or hard ground after a miss.

After any hard impact, stop using the arrow until the complete shaft, point connection and nock have been inspected.

Choosing the correct PowerFlight arrow

Do not choose an arrow using only a statement such as "my bow is 40 lb".

Correct selection should consider:

• bow type,
• actual draw weight,
• draw length,
• required finished arrow length,
• point setup,
• arrow rest,
• release technique.

At Erenhill Archery School, we can help assess your actual bow and recommend an appropriate PowerFlight spine and length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Easton PowerFlight a carbon arrow?

Yes. The shaft is made from carbon.

What type of fletching does it use?

Plastic vanes measuring 2″, approximately 5 cm.

Which spine options are currently available?

340, 400 and 500.

What lengths are available?

Spine 340 is 81 cm, spine 400 is 79 cm and spine 500 is 78 cm.

Is a point included?

Yes. A screw-in point is included.

Can the point be replaced?

Yes, with a compatible point of suitable thread and weight.

Is it suitable for a compound bow?

Yes, when spine, length, mass and other specifications match the particular setup.

Is it suitable for a recurve bow?

Yes, particularly target recurves with suitable vane clearance.

Can it be used with a traditional bow?

Potentially, if the plastic vanes pass safely around the bow. Natural feathers are usually preferable for shooting directly over the hand.

Can it be used for 3D archery?

Yes, provided the arrow matches the bow and complies with the course rules.

How do I choose the right spine?

Selection should be based on the specific bow, actual draw length, arrow length, point configuration and release method. Erenhill Archery School can help you choose the appropriate option.

Final Summary

The Easton PowerFlight carbon arrow combines a carbon shaft, 2″ plastic vanes and a replaceable screw-in point in a complete sport arrow.

Current options include spine 340, 400 and 500, with finished lengths from 78 to 81 cm.

It is primarily suited to sport, target, 3D and field archery and can be used with compound bows, target recurves and some traditional bows when correctly matched.

Because plastic vanes require clean clearance around the bow, PowerFlight is not automatically the best choice for shooting directly over the bow hand.

If you are unsure which spine and length are suitable, Erenhill Archery School can help match the Easton PowerFlight to your specific bow and actual draw length.