Bohning Alpha 2.8 vs DCA Mini Sabre
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two arrow vanes. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the DCA Mini Sabre — CareScore 51.0 vs 11.3.
The DCA Mini Sabre takes this matchup with a CareScore of 51.0, a 39.7-point margin over the Bohning Alpha 2.8. It pulls ahead most on grain weight, street price (100-pack) and height. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Bohning Alpha 2.8 | DCA Mini Sabre |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price (100-pack) | $43.01 | $33.99 |
| Height | 0.450 in | 0.465 in |
| Grain Weight | 8.5 gn | 6.0 gn |
| Length(ref) | 2.80 in | 2.00 in |
| Shape(ref) | — | — |
| Stiffness(ref) | 8.6 | — |
| Material(ref) | Ar1250 | — |
| Pack Size(ref) | 100 | 100 |
| Profile(ref) | Low | Low |
| Specs won | 0 | 3 |
| CareScore | 11.3 | 51.0 |