What is better - fixed or mechanical broadheads? That question has been looming since the advent of mechanicals.

To gain a true understanding of the differences between the two, we must look to the science. Through computational fluid dynamic modeling of Iron Will broadheads and popular mechanicals, we were able to compare the characteristics between the two.

Many hunters believe they need mechanical broadheads in their quiver to shoot more accurately on longer range shots.

When examining the science through computational fluid dynamic modeling, we found the drag on Iron Will fixed blades is actually lower than most mechanicals. The key to this lower drag, we found, is a result of the sharpened back edges. These allow the airflow that separates around the broadhead blades to come together smoothly behind them. As a result, the drop at long range from drag is very low, and comparable to mechanical heads. Additionally, we found through testing that the lift for Iron Will fixed blades is similar to most mechanicals.

Through empirical testing, we found that by having the right vane, like the Iron Will 2.5 vane, coupled with our standard width broadheads, bow hunters can expect very accurate long range arrow flight.

With comparable flight, our studies show the advantage of a fixed blade broadhead over a mechanical at long range is that a sharp, durable, cut on contact broadhead requires less force to penetrate than a mechanical.

As a result, not only can you count on your arrow to fly true with an Iron Will fixed blade, but you can count on it to out-penetrate a mechanical. When following the science, one can conclude that sharp cut on contact fixed blade broadheads from Iron Will out-perform mechanicals.