I was a complete naysayer when it came to woods. Thought they were stupid and for elitist snobs. lol I've come a long way.
There are no cons for wooden arrows as long as you enjoy making them. I love making them more than I love shooting them. Also, they aren't as hard to keep straight as most would have you believe and they are forgiving when slightly bent.
If you have reservations, order a set from an experienced arrow builder like Rick from
www.thefeatheredshaft.com. He loves to talk arrow building.
I'm convinced that the majority of people who can't get them to fly straight do not start out with the right spine to begin with. An experienced professional can help you avoid that mistake.
Also, I was a diehard Heritage 350 carbon shooter because of the durability they provided and I can honestly say that I've had better experiences stumping with a wooden shaft. Carbons are okay stumpers when footed, but tend to split at the ends. Especially on the insert. A solid wood shaft can take one hell of a beating. People really don't give them enough credit.
However...I am shooting a 23/64" diameter arrow with an 80# spine.