ARROWS & INSIGHTS PLUS THE BEST OF THE FEED.
ORIGINAL STORIES AND HEADLINES IN ONE PLACE.
Two streams in one place. Arrows & Insights is the TLAA Blog — original writing on the sport, the community, and the stories worth telling. Alongside it, our curated RSS feed pulls headlines from across the target archery world so you can stay current on events, results, gear announcements, and the news that matters without hunting for it across a dozen sites.
Arrows & Insights
The Real Cost of Getting Into Target Archery (And How to Do It Smarter)
$250–$400 gets you shooting. Where the money actually goes after that, the upgrade trap that drains most wallets, and how to spend smarter.
The Real Cost of Getting Into Target Archery (And How to Do It Smarter)
The Real Cost of Getting Into Target Archery (And How to Do It Smarter)
|Timothy Valentino
Adaptive Archery: The Line Is Open to Everyone
Same sport. Same targets. Same ten-ring. How adaptive archery works, the equipment that opens the door, and how to get started — no classification or permission required.
Adaptive Archery: The Line Is Open to Everyone
Adaptive Archery: The Line Is Open to Everyone
|Timothy Valentino
Adaptive Archery in the U.S.: Athletes, Programs, and How to Get Involved
Matt Stutzman, Jason Tabansky, Tracy Otto, and the programs that make adaptive archery one of the best-resourced corners of the sport. The bow adapts to the archer.
Adaptive Archery in the U.S.: Athletes, Programs, and How to Get Involved
Adaptive Archery in the U.S.: Athletes, Programs, and How to Get Involved
|Timothy Valentino
How to Find an Archery Club That Fits Your Vibe (Not Just Your Skill Level)
The right club isn't the closest one — it's the one where you actually want to show up every week. How to find it, what to watch for on your...
How to Find an Archery Club That Fits Your Vibe (Not Just Your Skill Level)
How to Find an Archery Club That Fits Your Vibe (Not Just Your Skill Level)
|Timothy Valentino
Budget Bow Setups That Actually Perform — No $2,000 Rig Required
A complete shoot-ready recurve kit for $250–$400. What to buy, what to skip, and why the smartest money in archery isn't spent on gear at all.
Budget Bow Setups That Actually Perform — No $2,000 Rig Required
Budget Bow Setups That Actually Perform — No $2,000 Rig Required
|Timothy Valentino
Recurve vs. Compound for Target Archery: An Honest, No-Fluff Breakdown
Neither is better. One is right for you. How each bow actually works, the honest case for both, and the one recommendation most range loudmouths won't give you.
Recurve vs. Compound for Target Archery: An Honest, No-Fluff Breakdown
Recurve vs. Compound for Target Archery: An Honest, No-Fluff Breakdown
|Timothy Valentino
USA Archery Rankings Explained: What They Mean and How to Climb Them
NRS points, USAT qualifiers, divisions, age categories — the USA Archery ranking system decoded, plus the exact moves that start your climb.
USA Archery Rankings Explained: What They Mean and How to Climb Them
USA Archery Rankings Explained: What They Mean and How to Climb Them
|Timothy Valentino
Welcome to the New Thwack Life: Built for Every Archer in America
The new Thwack Life is here: a national directory, a real community, free learning resources, and a culture with no gatekeeping. Here's what we built — and why.
Welcome to the New Thwack Life: Built for Every Archer in America
Welcome to the New Thwack Life: Built for Every Archer in America
|Timothy Valentino
Indoor vs. Outdoor Target Archery: What Actually Changes and How to Prepare
18 meters with no wind vs. 70 meters with a crosswind — same bow, different sport. What actually changes between seasons and how to prepare for each.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Target Archery: What Actually Changes and How to Prepare
Indoor vs. Outdoor Target Archery: What Actually Changes and How to Prepare
|Timothy Valentino
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