In matching shafts we under go the following process. Firstly the shafts are inspected for obvious defects, then they are checked for straightness and straightened if needed (it usually is). Once straight it is possible to obtain accurate spine readings. The rating of shafts sold in bulk from manufactures is often not very accurate. We will take spine readings at several different orientations of the shaft to ensure there is not too much variance (we look for all readings to be within 10% of the highest reading). Finally the shafts will be grouped by weight within each 5lb spine rating band. Sets will be within 10grains, often much less. We are able to accurately match shafts since we buy our shafts in thousands.

If you shoot wooden arrows competitively but don't want to buy huge volumes of shafts to make accurately matched sets then this is your solution - we will do the grunt work for you!

The shafts will be marked in pencil where we recommend the cock feather to be placed.

If you have any particular requirements for your arrowshafts, or require an even finer level of tolerance on the spine or weight grouping, then we are more than happy to try and help. Just get in touch and let us know what you require.

These shafts are extremely good value for money. I have been shooting these Spruce Shafts now for several years in preference to both Pine and Port Ortford Cedar. Spruce shafts are typically lighter both Cedar and Pine. for the same spine. Since arrow velocity is directly proportional to the weight of the arrow they're superbly quick and typically have a a period in the trajectory where they are flying flatter for longer than other woods. Being light though they often go up more straight from the bow. If you're a gap shooter you can expect your gaps to increase but have a longer range where they stay flat (if that makes sense!). If you shoot instictively, just expect to hit more targets better - especially the longer shots!!!

Please note these arrows will be straight from the boxes I receive them in. I will match them based on weight (to within 15 grains) but will not have checked them, straightened them or spine checked them. If you are unhappy with them when you receive them I am happy for you to return them at your own cost providing the entire order is returned. Once I have received them I will provide a full refund (for the cost of the shafts excluding postage).

These shafts are extremely good value for money. They are ideal for making re-enactment arrows or for general shooting. They are the shafts which I have rejected as good enough for the matched sets that I put together. The main reason I reject shafts from the matching process is excessive grain run-off or they may have minute pin knots.

Please note these arrows will be straight from the boxes I receive them in. I will not have straightened them or confirmed the spine.

These shafts are extremely good value for money. I have been shooting these Spruce Shafts now for several years in preference to both Pine and Port Ortford Cedar. Spruce shafts are typically lighter both Cedar and Pine. for the same spine. Since arrow velocity is directly proportional to the weight of the arrow they're superbly quick and typically have a a period in the trajectory where they are flying flatter for longer than other woods. Being light though they often go up more straight from the bow. If you're a gap shooter you can expect your gaps to increase but have a longer range where they stay flat (if that makes sense!). If you shoot instictively, just expect to hit more targets better - especially the longer shots!!!

Please note these arrows will be straight from the boxes I receive them in. I will not have straightened them, checked the spine or attempted to match them and so some variance needs to be expected. If you are unhappy with them when you receive them I am happy for you to return them at your own cost providing the entire order is returned. Once I have received them I will provide a full refund (for the cost of the shafts excluding postage).

These shafts are extremely good value for money. I have been shooting these Spruce Shafts now for several years in preference to both Pine and Port Ortford Cedar. Spruce shafts are typically around 10% lighter than Cedar and in often inexcess of 15% lighter than Pine. Since arrow velocity is directly proportional to the weight of the arrow they're superbly quick and typically have a a period in the trajectory where they are flying flatter for longer than other woods. Being light though they often go up more straight from the bow. If you're a gap shooter you can expect your gaps to increase but have a longer range where they stay similar (if that makes sense!). If you shoot instictively, just expect to hit more targets better - especially the longer shots!!!

Upon receiving bulk orders of shafts I often weigh and spine check them all in order to make very accurately matched sets which I sell at a premium. These shafts may or may not include both weight and spine ratings marked on them in pencil but I will just have grabbed a handful from a box and not attempted to match them.

In matching shafts we under go the following process. Firstly the shafts are inspected for obvious defects, then they are checked for straightness and straightened if needed (it usually is). Once straight it is possible to obtain accurate spine readings. The rating of shafts sold in bulk from manufactures is often not very accurate. We will take spine readings at several different orientations of the shaft to ensure there is not too much variance (we look for all readings to be within 10% of the highest reading). Finally the shafts will be grouped by weight within each 5lb spine rating band. Sets will be within 10grains, often much less. We are able to accurately match shafts since we buy our shafts in thousands.

If you shoot wooden arrows competitively but don't want to buy huge volumes of shafts to make accurately matched sets then this is your solution - we will do the grunt work for you!

The shafts will be marked in pencil where we recommend the cock feather to be placed.

If you have any particular requirements for your arrowshafts, or require an even finer level of tolerance on the spine or weight grouping, then we are more than happy to try and help. Just get in touch and let us know what you require.

These shafts are extremely good value for money. I have been shooting these Spruce Shafts now for several years in preference to both Pine and Port Ortford Cedar. Spruce shafts are typically lighter both Cedar and Pine. for the same spine. Since arrow velocity is directly proportional to the weight of the arrow they're superbly quick and typically have a a period in the trajectory where they are flying flatter for longer than other woods. Being light though they often go up more straight from the bow. If you're a gap shooter you can expect your gaps to increase but have a longer range where they stay flat (if that makes sense!). If you shoot instictively, just expect to hit more targets better - especially the longer shots!!!

Please note these arrows will be straight from the boxes I receive them in. I will not have straightened them, checked the spine or attempted to match them and so some variance needs to be expected. If you are unhappy with them when you receive them I am happy for you to return them at your own cost providing the entire order is returned. Once I have received them I will provide a full refund (for the cost of the shafts excluding postage).

These shafts are extremely good value for money. I have been shooting these Spruce Shafts now for several years in preference to both Pine and Port Ortford Cedar. Spruce shafts are typically lighter both Cedar and Pine. for the same spine. Since arrow velocity is directly proportional to the weight of the arrow they're superbly quick and typically have a a period in the trajectory where they are flying flatter for longer than other woods. Being light though they often go up more straight from the bow. If you're a gap shooter you can expect your gaps to increase but have a longer range where they stay flat (if that makes sense!). If you shoot instictively, just expect to hit more targets better - especially the longer shots!!!

We will match as accurately as possible on weight before straightening the shaft and then taking a spine reading. The shafts will all be within 15 grains of each other and the spine witll be within a couple of pounds of the mode. This takes a great deal of time and top archers are happy to pay more to ensure they receive products they can trust. Our matched shafts will come with pencil marking of the suggested placement of the cock feather. We beleive that better matched shafts are not offered by anyone else for such a reasonable price. 

Port Orford Cedar shafts are the preferred choice of many wooden arrow shooters and Rose City are known for producing quality arrow shafts.

Please note these arrows will be straight from the boxes I receive them in. I will not have straightened them, checked the spine or attempted to match them and so some variance needs to be expected. If you are unhappy with them when you receive them I am happy for you to return them at your own cost providing the entire order is returned. Once I have received them I will provide a full refund (for the cost of the shafts excluding postage).

Port Orford Cedar shafts are the preferred choice of many wooden arrow shooters and Rose City are known for producing quality arrow shafts.

Please note these arrows will be straight from the boxes I receive them in. I will not have straightened them, checked the spine or attempted to match them and so some variance needs to be expected. If you are unhappy with them when you receive them I am happy for you to return them at your own cost providing the entire order is returned. Once I have received them I will provide a full refund (for the cost of the shafts excluding postage).