Arrows Designed for You. Not Pulled from a Chart
Archery Sarasota builds custom arrows for tournament archers, hunters, Total Archery Challenge competitors, and enthusiasts. Every build is purpose-designed for the individual archer. We calculate arrow weight, spine, FOC, bushings, fletching, and nocks around your specific bow, draw length, draw weight, and what you are using the arrows for.
We do not use basic spine charts and hope it’s close enough. A spine chart gives you a starting point. We give you arrows that are engineered for your exact setup and your exact goals. That is the difference between arrows that work and arrows that perform.
Every Arrow Is Purpose-Built
A tournament archer shooting USA Archery Indoor at 18 meters needs a fundamentally different arrow than a bowhunter heading to Colorado for elk. The spine, the weight, the FOC, the fletching, everything changes based on what the arrow needs to do.
When you bring us a build, we start with a conversation about your bow, your draw, and your purpose. Then we design the build around those specifics. We account for every variable that affects how that arrow flies and how it performs when it arrives at the target.
We build on shafts we sell and shafts you bring or ship to us. Your arrows, your components, our precision.
What Goes Into Every Build
Six variables calculated for your specific setup, not guessed from a chart.
Spine
Calculated for your draw weight, draw length, point weight, and bow speed. The right spine means the arrow flexes correctly at launch and recovers to fly straight. Wrong spine means inconsistency downrange.
Arrow Weight
Total arrow weight is dialed for your purpose. Tournament arrows optimize for flat trajectory and consistency. Hunting arrows optimize for kinetic energy and penetration. TAC arrows balance both.
FOC (Front of Center)
Front of Center determines how the arrow stabilizes in flight. We calculate FOC for your discipline, higher for hunting broadheads, tuned for your specific competition setup for tournament.
Bushings & Inserts
The right bushing or insert affects weight balance, point attachment strength, and arrow tuning. We select and install based on your shaft, your point system, and your intended use.
Fletching
Vane size, profile, and pattern all affect arrow flight. We offer 3, 4, 5, and 6 fletch configurations at multiple offset and helical angles. Each fletching is tipped and tailed with UV cure epoxy.
Nocks
Nock fit affects how the arrow leaves the string, a sloppy fit means inconsistent launch. We verify nock fit to your specific string and serving to ensure clean separation every shot.
Fletching Done Right
Precision jig work with every edge sealed and protected.
OMP Phoenix Jig with AAE Knob
Every arrow is fletched on an OMP Phoenix jig with the precision of an AAE knob. This combination delivers repeatable accuracy on every vane placement, critical when you are building a dozen arrows that all need to fly identically.
3, 4, 5 & 6 Fletch Patterns
We offer left, right, and straight clamps from 0 to 5 degrees. Whether you need a 3-fletch hunting setup, a 4-fletch for broadhead stabilization, or a 5 or 6-fletch tournament configuration, we build to the pattern your discipline demands.
UV Cure Epoxy on Every Vane
We tip and tail every single fletching with UV cure epoxy to protect the vulnerable leading and trailing edges. This prevents peeling and extends the life of your vanes through contact, weather, and repeated use.
Pricing
Clear pricing per arrow. Bring your own or buy from us.
Tournament Builds
Cut, assembly, and fletching. Spine, weight, FOC, bushings, nocks, and fletch pattern calculated for your specific bow and competition format. Built for archers who need every arrow to fly the same.
Standard Builds
Cut, insert, fletching, and nock install. Designed around your bow and purpose, hunting, recreation, or general use. Same attention to spine and setup, built for reliability in the field.
Re-Fletch
Strip existing vanes, clean the shaft, and re-fletch with new vanes in your choice of pattern and angle. Every vane tipped and tailed with UV cure epoxy. Bring them in or ship them to us.
Arrow Brands We Work With
We are a dealer for the brands below and build on every other manufacturer. If it’s an arrow shaft, we can build it.
Easton (Dealer)
Victory (Dealer)
Black Eagle (Dealer)
Gold Tip
Carbon Express
Sirius
Axis
Trophy Ridge
Bloodsport
All Other Manufacturers
Mail-In Arrow Builds
Can’t make it to Sarasota? Ship your shafts and components to us.
How It Works
Contact us first to discuss your build, your bow specs, draw length, draw weight, and what you need the arrows for. We will design the build before your arrows arrive so there is no guesswork.
Ship your shafts and components to our shop. We build them, verify them, and ship them back ready to shoot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about custom arrow builds at Archery Sarasota.
How much do custom arrow builds cost?
Tournament builds are $8 per arrow for cut, assembly, and fletching. Standard builds for hunting and recreation are $6 per arrow. Re-fletching is $5 per arrow. All builds include calculated spine, weight, FOC, and component selection specific to your setup.
Can I send my arrows to you for building?
Yes. We accept mail-in arrow builds and re-fletching from anywhere in the country. Contact us first to discuss your build specs, then ship your shafts and components to 7524 Castle Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240. We build them and ship them back ready to shoot.
Do I need to buy arrows from Archery Sarasota?
No. You can bring or ship your own shafts and components, and we will build them. We also sell shafts and components from Alta, Easton, Victory, Black Eagle, and other manufacturers if you want to source them from us. Either option works.
What arrow brands do you work with?
All of them. We are a dealer for Alta, Easton, Victory, and Black Eagle, and we build on every other arrow manufacturer. If it is a carbon or aluminum shaft, we build it.
What fletching patterns do you offer?
We offer 3, 4, 5, and 6 fletch vane patterns on an OMP Phoenix jig with an AAE knob. Clamp options include left, right, and straight from 0 to 5 degrees. Every single vane is tipped and tailed with UV cure epoxy to protect the edges and prevent peeling.
What makes your arrow builds different from a pro shop?
Most shops pull a spine from a basic chart, cut the arrow, and fletch it. We design each build around your specific bow, draw length, draw weight, and purpose. Arrow weight, spine, FOC, bushings, fletching pattern, and nock fit are all calculated, not estimated. That is the difference between an arrow that works and an arrow that performs.
Ready to Build Arrows That Actually Perform?
Book a session to get your arrow build designed, or contact us to arrange a mail-in build. Either way, you will leave with arrows purpose-built for your exact setup.