text: I've used everything from fiberglass to carbon.I like aluminum because they're cheap,easy to work with,and hit harder.\n\nHowever I've switched to carbons myself only because of the faster speed.I shoot a take down recurve and wanted the extra speed for distance misjudgment.\n\nAs far as fletchings go,if you're shooting a compound,go with vanes not feathers.Feathers will rob your arrow speed,and they're not very weather proof unless you treat them with something.\n\nPersonally I use feathers because I shoot a recurve.Feathers stabilize the arrow a lot better than vanes,but they make noise and are slower.\n\nI'd start off with the vanes,maybe buy a couple of the same arrows and have them fletched with feathers to see how ya like em'.