Maxima Vs. Gold Tips

Gather two bow hunters together, and there will likely be at least two different opinions about the best equipment to use for hunting. Arrow tips are one of those areas likely to foster disagreement. Two of the arrow types are Gold Tip Pro and Carbon Express Maxima, with each brand attracting its own followers for different reasons.

  1. Maxima Carbon Express

    • The Maxima arrow touts its K-1 21 ton carbon makeup that provides and even spine all the way around the arrows. Maxima carries several different arrows in its Carbon Expres line. On all their arrows, the carbon makes the shaft extremely strong. Some of the Maxima brand arrows have a dual density shaft, lighter in the back and slightly heavier in the front, gradually reducing spine torque. This helps the arrow recover quickly for better target shooting and greater accuracy overall. The arrows are premium-priced as well.

    Gold Tip Pro

    • Gold Tip's Pro is a slightly heavier arrow. It is also a carbon arrow, with an small outside diameter for quick penetration. The Gold Tip arrows tout their consistency and straightness, with a tolerance of up to +/- .001 inch in straightness, and a weight tolerance of up to only one grain per dozen. The price for Gold Tip arrows are about 40 to 50 percent less than the finest Maxima arrows.

    Fans of Maxima

    • Archers, especially hunters, who use Maxima arrows cite the thinness and lightness of the arrows as positives. Some say the Maximas shoot truer and quieter in the air than other arrows. For target shooting, Maximas earn good reviews for extremely tight groups. Shooters claim the arrows are strong and easy to shoot, and are worth paying extra.

    Fans of Gold Tip

    • Archers who use Gold Tip arrows say they are tough and durable. Many archers say the value is high for the price. Users say the Gold Tips are consistent, and the tight straightness tolerances lead to a true flight from the arrows. The most often-cited reasons for choosing Gold Tip arrows are the value for the money, durability and ease of use.