Bohning Alpha 2.8 vs DCA Super 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 Super Sabre — CareScore 65.1 vs 11.3.
The DCA Super Sabre takes this matchup with a CareScore of 65.1, a 53.8-point margin over the Bohning Alpha 2.8. It pulls ahead most on height, street price (100-pack) and grain weight. 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 Super Sabre |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price (100-pack) | $43.01 | $33.99 |
| Height | 0.450 in | 0.550 in |
| Grain Weight | 8.5 gn | 7.0 gn |
| Length(ref) | 2.80 in | 2.25 in |
| Shape(ref) | — | — |
| Stiffness(ref) | 8.6 | — |
| Material(ref) | Ar1250 | — |
| Pack Size(ref) | 100 | 100 |
| Profile(ref) | Low | High |
| Specs won | 0 | 3 |
| CareScore | 11.3 | 65.1 |