Introducing Maxima Photon SD hunting arrows, a new premium arrow offering with optimized construction that generates a strong, accurate and deadly small diameter hunting arrow from Carbon Express. Structured to offer a terminal blend of strength, integrity, speed and tunability the .203 (inner diameter) Photon promotes hyper accuracy at all ranges, reduced wind drift, enhanced penetration and does not require special insert systems thanks to an aluminum half-out insert design. Fabricated from a custom weave of 30-ton carbon the Carbon Express Photon boasts 25% faster recovery out of the bow than comparable models. When combined with patented Tri-Spine Technology this exclusive blend of materials and construction generates up to 4X the accuracy of traditionally-constructed single spine arrows. The aircraft-grade 7074 aluminum premium half-out insert system comes with a standard threaded 21-grain insert that offers the ability to add weight to customize F.O.C. to each user’s preference, tune, and arrow balance priority. On the nock end, each arrow is furnished with ultra-strong Bulldog nock collars designed to amplify strength on each arrow’s back end and protect the precision-constructed Launchpad nocks. Launchpad Precision Nocks control the arrow release and integrated shaft alignment additional consistency and enhanced downrange accuracy. An optimized mass weight carries energy proportional to its speed to deliver exceptionally fast flight without sacrifice to penetration or accuracy. Constructed with Carbon Express’s exclusive Tri-Spine technology with 360-degree spine consistency to stabilize and maintain how the arrow flexes in flight. Like all arrows in the Carbon Express Maxima series arrows, the Photon’s Red Zone center section helps to generate faster recovery out of the bow, while the distal ends remain stiff to contain arrow oscillation and control the enemy of hyper-accuracy, Dynamic Spine. This means greater accuracy at all distances, especially from broadhead-tipped arrows. Each set is sorted & matched by spine and weight for best-in-class consistency with a spine sorting tolerance of +/- .002 and weight sorting tolerance +/- 1.0 grains. Further enhancing arrow-to-arrow consistency each shaft is laser checked for straightness to a remarkable 1/10,000 of an inch! Available as 12-pack shafts or 6-pack fletched arrows fletched with 2-inch Quadel Raptor X vanes in bright white and smoke gray. The striking design of this new arrows series is as bold and eye-catching as their performance. As an additional bonus, users will be able to better diagnose the location of their shot thanks to the white background of each shaft’s background art.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 33.5 x 3.5 x 1.25 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.25 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Carbon Express |
| Warranty Description | Limited 1 Year Manufacturer |
| Model Name | Maxima Photon SD |
| Color | White and black |
| Material | Carbon |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Feradyne Outdoors |
| Part Number | 51218 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Style | .350 |
| Included Components | 6 arrows |
| Size | 350 |
G**E
High quality
Great arrows, definitely recommend.
C**E
Fantastic!
Lightweight, straight, and built to last, the Maxima Photon arrows from Carbon Express are the real deal! I put these arrows through their paces with a set of field points and they performed above expectations.My only concern with these arrows thus far is that they are very easy to lose due to the neutral color scheme on the shaft and fletching. I spent more time than I should have trying to find an arrow that I dropped in the grass on my way out to the range, which leads me to believe these arrows would be *incredibly* hard to find if fired through (or past) a target in an actual hunting application. Even the slightest bit of color variation would help in that regard.Even with the coloration concern these are still fantastic arrows that deserve every one of the five stars in my rating for the product. These are built to last, they are accurate, and they are FAST off of the bow. This is truly a high quality product!
L**N
Good arrows
I like these arrows.They're well made, with straight shafts, clean fletching. They fly straight, and any inaccuracy is probably my fault more than the arrow's.I do agree with that other guy about the color scheme being unfortunate. I target shoot in an empty area of my backyard, with high brush except for the shooting lane, and if I missed I don't think I'd ever find the arrow again.
T**E
high quality
I sized these for myself and they are really accurate. They were easy to work with. Very pleased with the quality.
M**M
Nice arrows....but....WAY overpriced!!!
I think the company thinks they made these out of gold....WWWAAAYYY overpriced....$50 AT BEST....they are nice, but there is NO arrow in my opinion worth this price per arrow! Straight...yes, firm with minimal flex...yes, nice fletching...yes, nice nocks....yes....BUT, THEY ARE JUST ARROWS!!!!
C**R
Shoot Well, Low FOC, Messy Vane Glue Ups
Ultimately, these shoot well and are well suited for deer and similar sized animals with the included components. The white mid band and fletching makes it easy to see how good of a hit you made and it's a solid performer. These are lighter weight than I'd like for elk, but that also means they have a pretty high velocity and minimal drop at longer yardages.However, I've been shooting my Carbon Express Maxima Triads and was expecting a similar set up as that arrow. These have a larger shaft than the Triads (these are about 0.203 inside diameter and 0.26 outside diameter), but somehow are less grains per inch. On top of that, the insert/outsert on the Triads is close to 100 grains (without a broadhead) and these Photons have a 18 grain aluminum insert.This all adds up to a middling FOC (Front of Center weight arrangement), whereas I prefer 15%+ FOC for better penetration on elk. So, first thing I did was ignore the aluminum inserts and picked up some 100 grain stainless inserts from a third party company. That get's me closer to where I want to be and these shoot really well. (Gold Tip has a good online FOC calculator if you're trying to figure out where you currently stand).While weight and FOC come down to personal preference, I am disappointed in the fletching job. Every vane on every arrow has 1/2" of glue smeared past both ends of each vane. For the price of these arrows ($25 per arrow at the time of this review), I expected a cleaner glue up. Does it affect performance? No, they fly great either way, but it just takes a bit of the edge off of an otherwise sharp looking arrow.So, summary: Great arrow, flies fast, groups well, but I'd recommend aftermarket weights or inserts for the front if you're hunting larger game. The white theme makes it easy to interpret blood after a hit and slightly easier to find in some environments. The messy glue up on the vanes is cosmetic, but a bit disappointing finish to an otherwise pretty darn good arrow.
K**K
Bow time
I got these for my bow bc I am always breaking them. These will go through my wood and bags with no problem. Great quality product
B**N
Very light weight and strong
These arrows are very light weight and strong. I use them with a recurve bow I have and they work fine giving consistent groups.
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