What is FOC and why is it important for archery?

FOC (Front of Center) measures how much of an arrow's weight is forward of its balance point. Proper FOC (10-15%) improves arrow flight stability, accuracy, and penetration. Too little FOC makes arrows unstable, while too much can affect trajectory.

How do I calculate arrow weight accurately?

Arrow weight is calculated by adding the shaft weight (GPI × length), point weight, insert weight, fletching weight (count × individual weight), and nock weight. The Perfect Arrow automatically calculates this using real manufacturer specifications.

What spine should I use for my bow?

Spine selection depends on your draw weight, draw length, arrow length, and point weight. Generally, higher draw weights require stiffer spines (lower numbers). Use manufacturer spine charts or The Perfect Arrow's calculator for precise recommendations.

How many arrows should I have in my quiver?

For hunting: 6-12 arrows minimum. For target archery: 3-6 arrows per end. Having extras allows for practice, replacement of damaged arrows, and ensures consistent performance across your set.

What's the difference between carbon and aluminum arrows?

Carbon arrows are lighter, faster, and more durable but more expensive. Aluminum arrows are heavier, less expensive, and easier to tune but can bend. Carbon-aluminum hybrids offer benefits of both materials.

About The Perfect Arrow

Built by archers, for archers. Precision in every calculation.

Why I Built This

I was tired of losing track of my arrow specs. Every time I built a new setup, I'd write the weights and measurements in a notebook or Excel sheet. Six months later when I wanted to build matching arrows, I couldn't find my notes. Or worse, I'd find them but couldn't read my own handwriting.

At the range, I'd notice arrow #3 always hit left, but by the next session I'd forgotten which one it was. When building new arrows, I'd spend 30 minutes manually calculating if swapping a 125gr point for a 100gr would give me the FOC I wanted. And don't get me started on trying to build a matched dozen within 0.5 grains...

The Perfect Arrow solves all of this. Now every build is saved forever. Every arrow is tracked individually. Calculations happen instantly. And I can share my exact setup with friends instead of trying to explain it over text. What started as a tool for myself has grown into something thousands of archers use daily.

What We Offer

Advanced Calculations

FOC, total weight, kinetic energy, momentum, and dynamic spine calculations based on real physics, not guesswork.

Component Database

A growing database of real arrow components with accurate specifications, contributed by our community and verified by experts.

Build Management

Save, compare, and share your arrow builds. Track individual arrows in your quiver with actual weights and performance data.

Mobile-First Design

Use The Perfect Arrow at the range, in the shop, or at home. Our tools work seamlessly across all your devices.

The Problems We Solve

Lost Information

No more notebooks, spreadsheets, or photos of arrow specs on your phone. Everything is stored permanently in one place, accessible from anywhere.

Manual Calculations

Stop doing FOC math by hand. See instantly how changing any component affects your arrow's performance. Compare multiple setups side-by-side.

Individual Arrow Tracking

Know which arrows in your quiver fly true and which need tuning. Track actual weights vs. theoretical. Never forget which arrow has issues.

Consistency

Build perfectly matched sets every time. Use actual component weights from your scale to ensure every arrow is within your tolerance.

Get in Touch

We love hearing from fellow archers! Whether you have feedback, feature requests, or just want to share your success stories, we're here to listen.

Email: support@theperfectarrow.com

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