If you want the flexibility of Easton’s lightweight 5mm platform without having to fletch the arrows yourself, the Easton 5.0 Match Grade Fletched Arrow gives you a ready-to-build starting point. Built on Easton’s 5mm Acu-Carbon platform and factory-fletched with 3" AAE Hybrid Stealth vanes, it combines a lower-GPI hunting shaft with Match Grade ±.001" straightness for bowhunters who want consistency without giving up flexibility in finished arrow weight and front-end component selection.
Key Features
5MM Acu-Carbon Construction
The 5mm diameter helps reduce wind resistance downrange while also reducing shaft friction during penetration. More importantly for custom hunting builds, the relatively low GPI of the Easton 5.0 gives you room to adjust component weight without immediately ending up with an excessively heavy finished arrow.
Match Grade ±.001" Straightness
The Match Grade version carries a ±.001" straightness specification for archers and bowhunters who want a more consistent shaft when building a hunting or 3D setup.
Factory-Fletched with 3" AAE Hybrid Stealth Vanes
The Match Grade fletched version comes from Easton with 3" AAE Hybrid Stealth vanes installed in a factory helical configuration. That makes it a convenient option if you want a finished fletching setup without starting from a bare shaft.
Microlite™ 5MM Nock System
The Easton 5.0 uses the Microlite 5mm nock system, featuring a compact nock body and redesigned throat intended to provide consistent string fit and improved tunability.
HIT-Compatible Component System
The Easton 5.0 is compatible with Easton’s 8-32 HIT system, allowing the insert to sit internally inside the shaft. Match Grade HIT collars are included, giving you additional protection at the front of the shaft while maintaining the streamlined 5mm profile.
Lower GPI for More Build Flexibility
One of the biggest advantages of the Easton 5.0 platform is the ability to control where your finished arrow weight comes from. You can keep the component package lighter for more speed and a flatter trajectory, or add front-end weight to increase FOC and overall arrow mass while still keeping finished weight manageable.
Who It's Built For
The Easton 5.0 Match Grade Fletched Arrow is a strong option for bowhunters who want a small-diameter hunting arrow that is already fletched but still leaves room to customize arrow length, insert weight, point weight, and overall finished-arrow configuration.
For hunters prioritizing speed and trajectory, the lower shaft weight gives you the ability to keep the finished arrow relatively light. For hunters who want additional front-end weight, the lower GPI creates room to add insert or broadhead weight without starting with an overly heavy shaft.
That versatility makes the 5.0 especially useful when arrow weight, FOC, spine, and component selection are being chosen around the shooter’s draw length, draw weight, arrow length, and intended use rather than simply buying a one-size-fits-all hunting arrow.
Extreme Outfitters currently stocks the Easton 5.0 Match Grade Fletched Arrow in 250, 300, 340, and 400 spine, and arrows are sold individually so you can purchase exactly the quantity you need.
Specifications
By Spine Size
| Spine |
GPI |
Stock Length |
Field Point O.D. |
HIT Collar Size |
Shaft O.D. |
| 250 |
9.5 |
33" |
9/32" |
#3 |
0.270" |
| 300 |
8.4 |
32.5" |
17/64" |
#2 |
0.264" |
| 340 |
7.5 |
32" |
17/64" |
#1 |
0.258" |
| 400 |
6.8 |
31.5" |
17/64" |
#0.5 |
0.253" |
General Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
Easton |
| Model |
5.0 Match Grade Fletched Arrow |
| Material |
5mm high-modulus carbon fiber with Acu-Carbon construction |
| Straightness Specification |
±.001" |
| Fletching |
3" AAE Hybrid Stealth vanes, factory helical |
| Nock System |
Easton Microlite 5mm |
| Insert Compatibility |
8-32 HIT system |
| Collars |
Match Grade HIT collars included |
| Configuration |
Factory fletched |
| Country of Origin |
Made in USA |
| Sold |
Individually |
Our Take on the Easton 5.0 Match Grade Fletched Arrow
The reason we like the Easton 5.0 platform is the same whether we start with the bare shaft or the factory-fletched version: the lower GPI gives us more room to build the finished arrow around the shooter.
With a heavier shaft, you can run out of room quickly once you start adding insert weight, collars, a broadhead, and other components. The 5.0 gives us more freedom to put weight where we actually want it instead of having most of the finished-arrow weight determined by the shaft itself.
For a hunting build, that means we can add front-end component weight and increase FOC while still keeping total arrow weight in a practical range. If someone prioritizes speed and trajectory, we can keep the component package lighter and take advantage of the 5.0’s lower shaft weight.
The biggest reason to choose this version over the bare shaft is convenience. The 3" AAE Hybrid Stealth vanes are already installed from the factory, so you can start with a quality fletching setup and focus on arrow length, spine, insert weight, point weight, and the rest of the finished build.
That combination of a low-GPI 5mm shaft, Match Grade straightness, and factory fletching makes the Easton 5.0 Match Grade Fletched Arrow one of the more versatile ready-to-build hunting arrows we carry at Extreme Outfitters.
We sell these arrows individually, and free cut and glue is available with your arrow purchase. If you need help choosing spine, arrow length, or a component combination, our bow techs can help you build around your specific draw length, draw weight, and intended use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vanes come on the Easton 5.0 Match Grade Fletched Arrow?
The Match Grade fletched version comes factory-fletched with 3" AAE Hybrid Stealth vanes in a helical configuration.
What is the difference between the Easton 5.0 Match Grade fletched arrow and the bare shaft?
The shaft itself uses the same Easton 5.0 Match Grade platform. The primary difference is that this version comes factory-fletched with AAE Hybrid Stealth vanes, while the bare shaft allows you to choose and install your own fletching configuration.
What spine sizes does Extreme Outfitters carry?
Extreme Outfitters currently stocks the Easton 5.0 Match Grade Fletched Arrow in 250, 300, 340, and 400 spine. Proper spine depends on draw weight, draw length, arrow length, and front-end component weight.
What insert system does the Easton 5.0 use?
The Easton 5.0 is compatible with Easton’s 8-32 HIT insert system. Match Grade HIT collars are included with the Match Grade version.
Can Extreme Outfitters cut these arrows to length?
Yes. Free cut and glue is available with your arrow purchase. If you are unsure what arrow length or component setup you need, our bow techs can also help you determine the correct configuration for your bow.
What is the straightness tolerance?
The Easton 5.0 Match Grade carries a ±.001" straightness specification.
Is the Easton 5.0 good for hunting?
Yes. The 5mm diameter, relatively low GPI, and flexible component system make the 5.0 especially useful for hunting builds where you want to control finished arrow weight, speed, and front-of-center balance.
What field point size fits the Easton 5.0?
Field point outside diameter depends on spine. The 250 spine uses a 9/32" field point diameter, while the 300, 340, and 400 spine shafts use 17/64". Refer to the specification table above for your specific spine.
Does the Easton 5.0 come with nocks?
Yes. The Easton 5.0 comes with Easton’s Microlite 5mm nock system.
What is the difference between the Easton 5.0 and Easton Axis 5mm?
Both use a 5mm carbon platform, but the Easton 5.0 uses a lower-GPI shaft design in comparable spine ranges. That gives you more room to manipulate insert weight, broadhead weight, FOC, and total finished-arrow weight. The Axis starts with a heavier shaft platform and may make more sense when additional overall arrow mass is already part of the goal.
Should I buy the fletched version or the bare shaft?
Choose the fletched version if you want the convenience of a factory-installed 3" AAE Hybrid Stealth vane setup. Choose the bare shaft if you want complete control over vane style, vane size, fletching orientation, colors, or a more customized arrow build.
Prefer to Build Your Own Fletching Setup?
If you want complete control over vane style, vane color, fletching orientation, and your overall arrow configuration, the Easton 5.0 Match Grade Bare Shaft gives you the same Match Grade 5mm platform without factory-installed vanes.
Choose the fletched version if you want the convenience of a ready-to-go AAE Hybrid Stealth vane setup. Choose the bare shaft if you want to customize the arrow from the ground up.
Learn More About Building Your Arrows
Choosing the arrow shaft is only one part of putting together the right hunting setup. These resources can help you understand how spine, FOC, arrow weight, and speed work together.
