Easton 5.0 review

[Pramo]

Been shooting two dozen 5.0 match 300s since they came out, I’ll never buy again. 4 broke in the middle and 40% of the ones I have still are now well outside .006 straightness confirmed with spin tester and gauge. Been using carbon arrows since they came out in the 90’s never had them hold a permanent bend

Shooting 65 pounds and 30 inch draw so nothing extreme. Building out some trusty Axis to finish deer season.

5.0 = junk

 

[aMurderOfCrows]

Been shooting two dozen 5.0 match 300s since they came out, I’ll never buy again. 4 broke in the middle and 40% of the ones I have still are now well outside .006 straightness confirmed with spin tester and gauge. Been using carbon arrows since they came out in the 90’s never had them hold a permanent bend

Shooting 65 pounds and 30 inch draw so nothing extreme. Building out some trusty Axis to finish deer season.

5.0 = junk

My Easton Sonics developed a wobble as well. Seen different threads where people were claiming the same on 6.5 matrix.

Seems Easton carbon process is susceptible to bending.

 

[gostovp]

This is interesting...I didn't think carbon could take a 'bend' per se, but maybe they can go 'out of spec' if that makes sense. I experienced something similar earlier this month when spin testing my broadheads on the 5.0 shafts..some of them had a slight wobble and I was like 'wtf these are supposed to be match grade' ... I thought it was the match grade collar but I took that off and the wobble was still there....
I don't trust these arrows either....back to the RIP TKO it looks like..