Parabolic vs shield cut feathers

[Homey88]

Is there any difference between shield cut and parabolic cut feathers? I'm going to fletch arrows to shoot out of my recurve bow.
Thanks

[katman]

A search of this forum will be helpful with many topics on this. Both fly well once tuned, for me shield is a bit noisier in flight but looks better and longer shields produce more drag at longer distances.

[reddogge]

Looks. That's about it. The shield seems to be more in vogue these days.

[Blackhawk]

Difference, if any, would be minimal, but agree with katman that the shield looks better.

[Jim Wright]

In my experience Shields are a little noisy and Parabolics are a lot quiet.

[M60gunner]

Shields can be noisy but my hearing is not that good anymore to tell. Once read were HH used para because he thought shield noisy. I use both.
Also some guys like to feel that tall shield cut at full draw against their face.

[Sam McMichael]

I have not had noise issues with shields, but like some of the guys, my hearing is not as good as it once was. I prefer shields based on looks, but have not noticed any performance differences in shield and parabolics.

[T Mowery]

In agreement with Jim.In my shooting,I have found the Shield cut to be a little more noisy.Other than that users choice.

[Hummer3T]

Parabolics are quieter, but not a lot of diff. another theory is the parabolics release the pressure at the end of the fletch better.  I don't shoot good enough or far enough to see much difference.

[olddogrib]

I prefer shield as I use the back edge as a second anchor/draw check and I "feel" it better.

[Friend]

The differences are miniscule with the exception of the shield cut providing a noticeably superior nose tip anchor.

[Pine]

The biggest difference is the looks . I prefer parabolic but there is more than one flavor of ice cream .

[Homey88]

Thank you for the advice! It is greatly appreciated.

[stagetek]

I don't believe there is much, if any difference. Because the shield cut is higher in the rear, I find them easier to see. That, and the way they look is why I like them.