Just finished testing out my AD Trad Lites and I was happy with my results. This is a very tunable arrow.
Since I draw 27", I wanted to see how short I could get them where I could still shoot them accurately from my 57 and 58# Recurves and my 53# Longbow. I started out with the arrow at 30", regular inserts and FOC at 165 grains. Arrow flew perfectly out to 50 yds. I like shooting distance so I can watch the flight and pick up any sign of the arrow being weak or stiff.
Since I don't like too much arrow overhang because I use the split vision aiming method, I cut it down to 29", same setup. Flew good. Now the test. I hot melted in a 100 gr brass insert after cutting the arrow 28.5". Installed a 30 gr XL broadhead adapter and 125 gr Zwickey Eskimo.
This is my desired arrow length. The arrow flight was perfect again out to 50 yds. I threw on a 160 gr Snuffer, same results. Basically, with the 255 grains up front, I don't have to alter my arrow length as my swagged aluminum are the same. You fellas that have 26-27" draw length, you can cut these shafts to 1.5" longer for clearance, get your FOC up to 225 or 250 and should have a fine shooting arrow.
My next step now is to crown dip (I installed nock adapters) with white and hot pink, fletch them up with hot pink and chartruese and give them a go this fall. Keep the Faith......Joe