HOW TO TUNE PAPER TUNE YOUR ARROW

Although there are a number of acceptable tuning methods that work well, Gold Tip recommends paper tuning for release aid shooters and bare shaft tuning for finger shooters. Gold Tip also recommends the use of a string loop for compound shooters using a release aid. This will prevent nock pinch and will allow for a more accurate setup and more reliable tuning.

Shoot arrows through a suspended sheet of paper at a distance of 4 to 6 feet and observe the resulting tear.
See the adjustment illustration below to achieve a perfect tune. Make vertical adjustments prior to horizontal adjustments to avoid getting a false reading due to vane clearance issues.

Paper Tuning
 

How To Fix a High Tear (Example Above):

Possible Corrections:

  • Move nock point down.
  • Move rest up.
  • Decrease launcher stiffness.
  • Shorten arrow length if possible.

How To Fix a Low Tear (Example Above):

Possible Corrections:

  • Raise nocking point.
  • Stiffen launcher stiffness.

How To Fix a Left Tear (Example Above):

Possible Corrections:

  • Move rest/center shot towards riser (right-handed bow).
  • Move cable guard towards arrow (decrease load on cable guard).
  • Adjust wheel lean.
  • Use stiffer arrow.
  • Decrease draw weight.

How To Fix a Right Tear (Example Above):

Possible Corrections:

  • Move rest/center shot away from riser (right-handed bow).
  • Move cable guard away from arrow (increase load on cable guard).
  • Adjust wheel lean.

 

MORE INFORMATION:

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LEFT AND RIGHT TEARS

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIGH AND LOW TEARS

 

 

Tip from the Pros: Try spraying your vanes with aerosol foot powder to determine if there is any vane contact with the arrow rest. Vane contact can cause erratic arrow flight and inaccurate paper tear readings.

Tip from the Pros: When paper tuning, proper shooting form and a consistent release are critical. Try shooting each arrow a number of times to make sure that you are getting a consistent reading. Paper tuning can be time-consuming, but can pay big dividends in accuracy.