 I
have had the pleasure of taking many fine animals over my 25 plus years
with bow and arrow. Every one has fallen to a precision shaft from
Easton. Easton has earned my trust by continuing to provide me with
quality arrows equipped with the latest in technology and components.
Over 50 years of experience and know how have led to advances in aluminum
technology and manufacturing enabling Easton to produce a totally new hunting
shaft for 2002 called the Maxum T10 series.
The T10 series offers hunters a lower priced arrow with a spine range
capable of handling bows in the 50 to 80 pound range. The five
most common arrow sizes are also available in three different models.
Those models being the Quattro, which features the new Easton PermaGraphic
camouflage and graphics. The Deuce, a shaft that combines a
sharp two-colored appearance and the Solo, which consists of a single light
bronze color. All three models appear crested on the nock end with
a graphic design that includes a deer skull along with the arrow type and
size. All models also come equipped with RPS Inserts and factory
installed Super UNI Bushings and Super Nocks. Cutting to length and
adding white fletching achieved a well-balanced finished arrow. Accuracy
is also insured by a plus or minus .003" straightness consistency.
Couple this with the already mentioned factory installed components enable
tuning by spin testing the inserts to be a breeze.
Inspecting my first Deuce shaft showed great transition between graphics
and arrow surface. What I mean is there were no exposed or raised
marks only a complete smooth surface. This enabled a quiet
draw and upon release no raised surface would alter the path of the arrow
over the rest. My arrows were shipped with fluoresant orange colored Super
Nocks allowing me to easily follow the flight path.
With the craze for carbon and speed, why would Easton release a new
aluminum arrow? When you come right down to it a well-tuned bow combined
with a broadhead tipped arrow will bring down any North American big game.
A lot of today's hunters just can't see spending the high dollar for an
arrow that doesn't outperform aluminum. Besides, aluminum arrows
allow for better tolerances in straightness, spine and weight. They
can also be repaired compared with a carbon, which is usually a throw away
when damaged.
So how did the aluminum stack up against an all carbon arrow and an
aluminum carbon composite (ACC)? Let's just say they outperformed
the all carbon and came in a close second to the ACC. The aluminum
as being the heaviest of the three did group a little lower. But
if these were your only arrow you should have no problems adjusting your
sights to accommodate the range of most bowhunters (30-40 yards).
Design 4 out of 5
The arrows come equipped with inserts supplied and bushing and nocks
installed. All the components showed tight tolerances and precision.
The paint and graphics showed no sign of rough transitions and pulled across
the arrow rest with no excessive noise.
Priced 4.5 out of 5
At around four bucks per arrow they can't be beat.
Size options 4.5 out of 5
With three different models and five popular sizes to cover bow poundage
from 50 - 80 pounds an archer should have no problems finding the right
combination to fit his or her needs.
Easton Technical Products
801-539-1400
www.eastonarchery.com
Easton Technical Products
5040 West Harold Gatty Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 |
