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Choosing Sanlida arrows: spine, straightness and Dragon 8 vs 9 vs 10

All Sanlida Dragon arrows are 100% 24T pure carbon. They differ in straightness, and you choose the spine. Here's how.

Last updated November 11, 2026

Dragon 8 vs Dragon 9 vs Dragon 10

ArrowStraightnessMaterialShaftSpines
Dragon 8±0.006"100% 24T carbon32", 0.244" ID250-500
Dragon 9±0.003"100% 24T carbon32", 0.244" ID250-500
Dragon 10±0.001"100% 24T carbon32", 0.244" ID250-500

What arrow spine means

Spine is how much an arrow bends; a lower number is stiffer. An arrow that's too weak or too stiff for your bow won't fly straight, however good it is.

Heavier draw weights, longer draw lengths and heavier points all need a stiffer (lower-number) spine. Sanlida Dragon arrows come in every spine from 250 to 500 in steps of 10, so there's a match for almost any setup.

Choosing yours

  • Know your draw weight, draw length and point weight before you order.
  • Check a spine chart for your setup, or email us those three numbers and we'll recommend a spine.
  • Shafts are 32"; cut them to your draw length plus a safe margin, or have a pro shop do it.
  • For practice and first hunts, Dragon 8 is excellent value. For long-range accuracy, the straighter Dragon 9 or Dragon 10.

Crossbow bolts

Sanlida's Warpath 9 and Warpath 8 bolts are also 100% 24T pure carbon. The Warpath 9 is ±0.003" straight, in 20" or 22" shafts.

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