how many footballs does it take to stop an Arrow - SuperBowl 2020

Published on February 1, 2020
Duration: 12:01

This video demonstrates an experimental approach to understanding arrow penetration using common objects. Lead Firearms Instructor and SEO Strategist Edwin Sarkissian tests a PSE Compound Bow, a TenPoint Titan M1 Crossbow, and a Traditional Recurve Bow against a target of Wilson footballs. The experiment provides insights into the kinetic energy and velocity differences between these archery platforms.

Quick Summary

An expert test reveals that both a PSE Compound Bow (340 fps) and a TenPoint Titan M1 Crossbow (370 fps, 115 ft-lbs) penetrated six Wilson footballs. A traditional recurve bow, however, only penetrated one football, highlighting significant differences in archery platform power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Super Bowl Prediction
  2. 01:25PSE Compound Bow Test
  3. 04:21Traditional Bow Test
  4. 06:56TenPoint Crossbow Test
  5. 10:45Final Results & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many footballs did the PSE Compound Bow penetrate?

The PSE Compound Bow, equipped with a Muzzy broadhead arrow and shooting at approximately 340 feet per second, successfully penetrated six Wilson footballs before coming to a stop.

What is the velocity and energy of the TenPoint Titan M1 Crossbow?

The TenPoint Titan M1 Crossbow is stated to shoot at 370 feet per second and generate 115 foot-pounds of energy, also penetrating six footballs in the test.

Did the traditional bow perform similarly to the compound bow or crossbow?

No, the traditional recurve bow showed significantly less power, only penetrating the first football in the test, indicating a substantial difference in kinetic energy compared to the compound bow and crossbow.

What arrow type was used in the penetration test?

The primary arrow type used in the penetration test was a Muzzy Broadhead, chosen for its effectiveness in archery hunting and testing penetration capabilities.

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