Billy Goat
WKR
I too just made the switch from Axis 300's to TKO RIP 250's for the sole reason of having a more durable arrow. I love the Axis shafts and think everyone should at least give them a go, but the last batch I got, all of them snapped or bent at the insert just from hitting a rhinehart target. Hence the need for something more durable. If you're looking to change for the sole reaosn of more FOC, I don't think it's worth the cost. FOC has been beaten to death here in the past month or two I feel and the cost/reward ratio isn't worth it IMO.
As for the arrows themselves, I couldn't be more pleased. My setup:
Carbon Defiant 34 29/80#
Victory TKO RIP 250 cut to 28in
75g brass insert, iron will SS collar (25g), and 100g Oz Cut
4 fletch AAE Max Stealth
How did they bend?
I haven't seen carbon bend before, got any pictures?