January 08, 2022
By Jace Bauserman
Broadheads make the archery world go round, and whether you a fixed, mechanical or hybrid fan, there's no shortage of razor-sharp killers ready to make your 2022 bowhunting dreams reality.
Muzzy One Muzzy One The name says it all, and though this one-piece fixed-blade was launched in 2020, it continues to be a favorite of those that demand surgical-sharp blades, broadhead durability, and accuracy. Machined from a single piece of high-grade stainless steel, tolerances are tight, and the hybrid chisel cut-on-contact tip blended with three .046-inch thick blades drives the broadhead deep into game. The Muzzy One is available in 85-, 100-, and 125-grain options. $47.99 3 pack | feradyne.com
Iron Will Left-Rotating Single Bevel Iron Will Left-Rotating Single Bevel Premium broadhead maker, Iron Will, launched its Single Bevel broadhead in 2021, and for 2022, the manufacturer is offering the head in a Left-Rotating model. Why? Precision. Bowhunters that shoot a left-rotating arrow need a matching left-rotating broadhead to ensure the head stays tight to the arrow as it drives through the animal. Engineered with industry-leading tolerances, proven A2 Tool Steel blades, and a ferrule that is Superman strong, this head is available in grain options between 125 and 250. $109.95-$124.95 3 pack | ironwilloutfitters.com
Dead Ringer Super Freak Extreme Dead Ringer Super Freak Extreme If you’re a fan of big holes and lots of red, bubbly blood on the ground, give Dead Ringer’s new Super Freak Extreme a go. Perfect for turkeys and close-range shots on medium-sized big-game critters, this 100-grain mechanical wears a hand-sharpened stainless-steel head, and its razor-sharp blades produce a whopping cutting diameter of 2 ¾ inches. $44.99 3 pack | deadringerhunting.com
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SIK SK2 SIK SK2 A well-designed mechanical broadhead that promises to spill blood, SIK’s SK2 provides devastation and pinpoint accuracy. The 2-inch Offset Blade Design deploys on impact and cuts a severe gash. In addition to the 2-inch cut, the SK2 also creates a 3.25-inch cutting surface. Designed to cause massive trauma and blood loss, this big-game killer deserves a place in your quiver. $49.99 3 pack | beararchery.com
NAP Endgame NAP Endgame NAP has been filling freezers with its fixed, mechanical, and hybrid heads for decades, and this broadhead-builders latest incarnation, dubbed the Endgame, is sure to be cheered. Spin-tested to guarantee optimal flight performance, this 2-blade fixed head creates a 1 3/16-inch cutting diameter, and the Bone Breaker point paves the way for the duo of .031-inch-thick blades. Each three-pack comes with a spare set of blades for practice or hunting. $54.99; newarchery.com
G5 Deadmeat V2 G5 Deadmeat V2 We’ve come to expect great things from G5, and for 2022, this archery superstar beefed up its already impressive Deadmeat line. The new kid on the block has been slugged the V2, and like its predecessor, this mechanical ensures 10-ring accuracy, toughness, and power. The 100-percent all-steel ferrule is bulletproof, and its build allows the broadhead to drive deep and make way for the surgical-sharp threesome of steel blades. The result is a 1.5-inch cutting diameter and massive hemorrhaging. The Deadmeat V2 comes with a B.M.P. (Ballistic Matched Point) engineered to mirror the actual broadhead to enhance your practice sessions. The V2 is available in 100- and 125-grain options, and a Deadmeat V2 Crossbow head is also available. $49.95 3 pack | g5outdoors.com
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SlickTrick Assailant SlickTrick Assailant Hybrid heads are getting lots of love, and designs like SlickTrick's Assalilant are a big reason why. With a massive cutting surface of 2 5/8 inches, the Assailant blends features of the uber-popular ViperTrick and RaptorTrick. The broadheads 1 3/4-inch expandable blades and 7/8-inch fixed bleeders wreak havoc on big game. The Assailant sports SlickTrick's proven Alcatraz Blade Lock System and is available in 100-grain options. $47.99 3 pack | slicktrick.net
SYKD Hunt Endurance SYKD Hunt Endurance Fitted with a trio of stainless-steel hand-sharpened blades, SYKD’s new Hunt Endurance was engineered to work when fired from horizontal and vertical bows alike. Built on a bulletproof ferrule, this three-blade features a bone-crushing steelhead that boosts penetration, and the blades lock into place from the front end to ensure there is no blade rattle or movement. Each SYKD Hunt Endurance head was built to perform, last, and most importantly, blow through whatever is in their way. $29.99 3-pack | getsykd.com
Tooth of the Arrow S-Series Tooth of the Arrow S-Series A fixed-blade broadhead builder growing in popularity with the bowhunting crowd is Tooth of the Arrow, and its new S-Series is sure to strengthen its already loyal following. The S-Series is an ultra-durable 4-blade head available in 1-inch and 1 3/16-inch options with grain weights ranging from 100 to 175. The new S-Series is fully machined and heat-treated — Tooth of the Arrow took no shortcuts — and each broadhead is made in the USA. $44.95-$49.99 3 pack | toothofthearrowbroadheads.com
SEVR Titanium 2.0 SEVR Titanium 2.0 Always looking for ways to refine their lung-punching line of mechanical heads, SEVR’s Titanium 2.0 now features an improved chisel tip to boost overall broadhead strength upon impact. Renowned for its field-point accuracy and ability to blow through game and create large wound channels, SEVR has become a top choice of many stick-and-stringers. The head still features SEVR’s patented rear-deploy, locking-pivoting blade technology and can be set to Practice Mode via the addition of a small setscrew. $13.99 per head | sevrbroadheads.com
Ramcat EZ Out Field Points Ramcat EZ Out Field Points No, they are not a broadhead, but they are very much worth mentioning. Ramcat’s new-for-2022 EZ Out Field Points were specially crafted to create holes slightly larger than the arrow shaft, making removal from bag and foam targets super simple. No more having a point hang up on the bag’s outer shell or standing on top of foam 3-D targets while you tug and tug to pull the arrow out. An advanced O-ring design aligns the point with the arrow shaft to boost accuracy, and the O-ring also helps the head hold tight to the shaft between shots. EZ Out Field Points are available in 100- and 125-grain options in multiple sizes. $8.99 per 12 | ramcatbroadheads.com
QAD Exodus QAD Exodus Matching the length of the QAD Exodus ferrule to a field point and extending the razor-sharp blades back over the ferrule, this three-blade provides precision accuracy and maximum penetration. With a blade thickness of .040-inch and a cut-on-contact hardened SST Tip, the Exodus promises a 1.25-inch cut and red-carpet blood trails. Available grain options are 85, 100, and 125. $40 3 pack | qadinc.com