Arrow diameter: which limits apply to your event?

Published shaft limits by rule body

NFAA shooting styles and equipment rules cap arrow shaft diameter at .422 inch including wrap, nock and nock insert, with points up to .425 inch^[1]. The Vegas Shoot caps arrow diameter at .422 inch including wrap, nock and nock insert, with points up to .425 inch^[2]. World Archery Rule Book 3 (Target Archery) caps arrow shaft diameter at 9.3 mm, leaves wraps out of that limit but not beyond 22 cm from the nock groove, and caps points at 9.4 mm^[3]. ASA Pro/Am rules cap arrow shaft diameter at .422 inch (2700 series), with points up to .425 inch^[4]. ASA limits arrows to 9.3 mm or .366 inch (2300 series) with points up to 9.4 mm or .370 inch in its women's 40-yard-and-under classes, Young Adult, Youth and Eagle^[4]. ASA Olympic Recurve classes follow the World Archery rules, with arrow shafts capped at 9.3 mm or .366 inch and points at 9.4 mm or .370 inch^[4]. IBO rules allow a maximum arrow diameter of 27/64 inch (.422), with a point diameter allowance up to .425 inch^[5].

Checking an arrow listing against the rules

Compare the actual shaft, point, wrap and nock measurements against your class rules. Catalog groups can include shafts and replacement components with different dimensions. A series name or a place in this product block does not certify event eligibility. For the term, see the arrow diameter glossary entry.

Stock counts and prices reflect the catalog data used when this page was built. They can change. Check each product listing for current details.

Faces that match the event

Use the face specified by your tournament, including its dimensions and scoring layout. Compare the event specification with the product listing before ordering.

Fletching wraps and shaft diameter

Check which parts your rulebook includes in its measurement and where it defines the measuring points. A shaft diameter alone does not establish whether the point, wrap or nock also fits the rule. Use the rule text linked above for your event and class.