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Speed Broadheads Speed Broadheads Titanium 100gr 3PK
Built to deliver lethal devastation on every shot, Titanium Mechanical Broadheads from Speed Broadheads combine accurate stability with a big cut. Designed for precision accuracy and maximized impact stability, this broadhead combines a sturdy Grade 5 titanium ferrule with PVD coating and machined chisel tip for optimal balance, symmetry, and strength. Surgically sharp, the broadhead's 2 razor-sharp, high carbon .039" blades offer enhanced resistance to fracture and breakage. Built to maintain perfect stability at high speeds, this deadly broadhead utilizes Speed Reactive Technology to lock the blades in tight during flight without any collars or bands. Utilizing a piston lock system located in the center of the ferrule, this technology delivers 100% blade deployment with 80% less force on impact. It all adds up to a deadly 2" cut and high-speed devastation every time you put your arrow on target. 100 grain. 3 pack. High-performance expandable broadhead design for the fastest bows Speed Reactive Technology - 100% blade deployment on impact with 80% less force Piston lock system - holds blades tight in flight without any collars or bands Designed for precision accuracy and maximized impact stability Sturdy Grade 5 titanium ferrule with PVD coating and machined chisel tip 2 razor-sharp, high carbon .039" blades Large 2" cut for high-speed devastation Designed to deliver pinpoint accuracy Accuracy tested within 1.5" of field points at 100 yards
$99.99
B3 B3 EXOSKELETAL - REAR DEPLOY 2 BLADE - 100 GRAIN - ALUMINUM
B3’s Exoskeletal Broadheads are stronger, straighter and superior — a patented design built by archers and hunters, like you. The RD2 is our first rear deploying broadhead we have ever designed and it packs a +2″ cut diameter with tough and sharp .039″ blades that will deploy faster than any rear deploy on the market today. Crossbow approved +2″ cutting diameter Patented external design Open on impact 2 blade design Superior .039″ 440C SS blades Requires no o-rings, clips or washers
$59.99 $52.99
$74.99 $69.99
RAGE RAGE Tyrant 3 Blade 2"+ 3 Pk 100gr XB
Offset blades create a devastating helical wound channel for explosive entry and exit wounds Durable aluminum ferrule with titanium impact tip for exceptional strength and accuracy Massive 2.0+ inch cutting diameter—the largest 3-blade mechanical broadhead in Rage history .035-inch thick 420 stainless steel blades provide razor-sharp durability and bone-splitting performance Two-use compression-fit collar ensures clean, consistent blade deployment on every shot Bone-crushing chisel tip drives deep through hide, muscle, and bone Aerodynamic profile delivers field-point flight accuracy Available in configurations for both vertical bows and crossbows Sold in convenient 3-pack sets
$64.99
Mechanical Broadheads
A mechanical broadhead is a hunting arrow tip whose blades stay tucked against the ferrule in flight and swing open on impact for a wide wound and better penetration. The closed-in-flight design gives the mechanical broadhead the same flight path as a field point, so a bow hunter can sight in with a field point and switch to broad head without re-tuning. Modern designs use rear-deploying blades, front-deploying blades, or a hybrid with a fixed blade head and mechanical blades in one broad head, in stainless steel blades .030 to .035 thick and cutting diameters of 1 3/8 to 2 inches. The result is a broad head that flies like a field tip and delivers a large wound channel, big blood trail, and clean kill on deer and big game animals.
At Adventures Archery, we carry rear-deploying, front-deploying, and hybrid mechanical broadheads from Grim Reaper, Rage, NAP, Slick Trick, and G5. As a full-service Florida archery shop, we stock singles, three-packs, replacement blades, and crossbow-specific broadheads for the deer hunter or crossbow hunter chasing the best mechanical broadhead for the setup.
Mechanical Broadhead Features and Construction
Rear-Deploying Mechanical Broadheads
A rear-deploying mechanical broadhead pins its blades to the back of the ferrule in flight, then swings them forward on impact. The Rage Hypodermic uses the SHOCK Collar retention band, while the G5 DeadMeat uses a Snaplock, both keeping the blade closed until impact. The swept-back blade angle gives better penetration and a heavy blood trail, ideal for a compound bow shooter chasing a perfect shot on whitetail.
Front-Deploying Mechanical Broadheads
A front-deploying mechanical broadhead sits with blade tips forward in flight, cutting on contact when the fixed blade head pierces hide. Grim Reaper Razortip and Pro Series both run front-deploying blades with a spring shock absorber, no rubber band, no O-ring. Front-deploying works well on a heavy arrow or heavier arrow build, since the design does not steal energy from cutting through blade deployment.
Hybrid Mechanical Broadheads
A hybrid mechanical broadhead pairs a fixed blade head at the tip with mechanical blades that open behind, adding cut-on-contact bite to the wide mechanical wound. The NAP Killzone Cut-on-Contact and Slick Trick Assailant Hybrid are the go-to hybrid picks, both with a large cutting diameter and clean blade design. This broad head earns its keep on quartering shots where a mechanical head alone might see poor performance.
Mechanical vs. Fixed Blade Broadheads
A mechanical broadhead wins on flight and cutting size. The closed-in-flight design flies like a field point, so a hunter can practice with a field point and swap to a mechanical broadhead choice without re-tuning. On impact, the mechanical head opens to a wide wound, delivering a heavy blood trail on deer at typical archery yardages. Personal preference and arrow speed both point many bow hunters toward the best mechanical broadhead for whitetail and mule deer.
A fixed blade broadhead wins on penetration, blade sharpness, and durability. With no moving parts and a solid fixed blade, all kinetic energy drives the cut, giving better penetration on heavy bone. Traditional bow shooters and low-poundage crossbow hunters lean fixed blade broadhead for that reason, and a heavy arrow with a fixed blade broadhead is the classic combo for elk. A fixed blade broadhead paired with an aluminum arrow can also handle big game animals cleanly.
Top Mechanical Broadhead Brands We Carry
Grim Reaper
Grim Reaper is the biggest name on our mechanical broadhead shelf, with the Razortip, Pro Series, and Whitetail Special lines all using a spring-loaded blade with no O-ring or rubber band. Every Grim Reaper broad head ships with a matching practice point, and the Crossbow RT model covers the crossbow hunter with a beefed-up build.
Rage
The Rage broadhead lineup runs on the SHOCK Collar retention band and Slip Cam pivot, delivering a 1.75 to 2 inch cut with rear-deploying blades. The Hypodermic NC and NC +P eliminate the retention band entirely for shooters who want cleaner blade retention. Rage Hypodermic Crossbow models are matched to crossbow bolt size for crossbow shooters chasing arrow speed.
NAP, Slick Trick, and G5
NAP Spitfire is the classic 1 3/4 inch three-blade mechanical broadhead with serrated stainless steel blades that saw through bone. Slick Trick Raptor Trick 2 and Torch pair a solid ferrule with a rear-deploy blade design and clean blade sharpness. G5 DeadMeat runs a 1 1/2 inch cut on 100 percent steel with a Snaplock retention system for high arrow speed setups.
How to Choose the Right Mechanical Broadhead
Match the mechanical broadhead to your bow, your arrow, and your game. A compound bow at 60 pounds and up handles a 2 inch cut with room to spare, ideal for a deer hunter after a wide wound channel and short blood trail. A lightweight arrow paired with the wrong type of broadhead can flag on shot placement, so match arrow weight to point weight and spine, and consider a heavier arrow for a perfect shot on quartering angles. Crossbow shooters should pick a crossbow-rated mechanical head, since arrow speed off a crossbow can pop a non-rated blade in flight.
Budget shapes the broadhead choice. Entry mechanical broadhead three-packs start around $30, mid-tier Grim Reaper and NAP three-packs run $40 to $55, and premium Rage and Bowmar lines run $55 to $85 for a three-pack. A new broadhead build should include matching replacement blades, since retention band or rubber band swaps are cheap. Pair any mechanical broadhead with a matched arrow tipped correctly for tight groups.
Mechanical Broadhead FAQs
Yes in most states, though a few require a minimum cutting size. Check your state fish and wildlife rules for the type of broadhead allowed, since some states restrict mechanical heads for grizzly or elk hunts. Florida allows mechanical broadheads for deer, hog, and other big game animals during archery season.
Only if the broadhead is crossbow-rated. Crossbow arrow speed can pop non-rated blades open in flight, causing broadhead failure and poor performance. Rage Hypodermic Crossbow and Grim Reaper Crossbow RT are built with reinforced retention band systems and moving parts sized for the higher speeds.
At minimum, matching replacement blades, a broadhead wrench, and a rated foam target for tuning. Practice with the included practice point or a field tip of the same grain weight to keep spine alignment consistent. A matched arrow, correct arrow weight, and clean shot placement matter more than any type of broadhead.