Muzzy Trocar Ti Broadhead Review
- Hybrid: fixed blade cuts on contact, two wings expand on impact
- 2-5/8" of total cutting surface with the wings open
- Titanium ferrule and trocar tip in a compact 100-grain head
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A 100-grain hybrid that pairs a single-bevel, serrated fixed blade with two expanding wings on a titanium ferrule. Here's how the design adds up.
Quick verdict
The Trocar Ti is a hybrid head for vertical-bow hunters who want both a cut-on-contact blade and a bigger cut once the wings open. Muzzy builds it on a titanium ferrule with a .050" single-bevel serrated fixed blade and two .039" wings, for 2-5/8 inches of total cutting surface. Make sure your arrow carries enough energy and that expandables are legal where you hunt.
Pros and cons
What we like
- 2-5/8" of total cutting surface from a fixed blade plus two wings
- Fixed blade cuts on contact, before the wings even open
- .050" one-piece, single-bevel serrated main blade built with bone in mind
- Titanium ferrule keeps the head compact at 100 grain
- True Center blade retention system holds the wings for flight
- Trocar tip leads the head into hide and bone
What could be better
- Expanding wings may count as mechanical where those heads are restricted
- Asks more arrow energy than a compact fixed blade to open and drive the wings
- Labeled for vertical bows, not crossbows
- Product data quotes total cutting surface, not separate fixed and open widths
Key features, explained
Two heads in one: fixed blade plus wings
The Trocar Ti is a hybrid. A one-piece fixed blade starts cutting at contact, while a pair of expandable wing blades stays closed in flight and opens on impact. Together, Muzzy says, they deliver 2-5/8 inches of total cutting surface. The appeal of the layout is insurance: even if a wing is slow to open on a hard angle, the fixed blade has already cut a path. The cost is that the wings still take energy to deploy, so the head asks more of your setup than a compact fixed blade does.
A .050" single-bevel, serrated main blade
The fixed blade is the heart of this head. It is .050 inch thick, one piece and sharpened on a single bevel, with serrations along the edge. Single-bevel edges are ground on one side only, a grind many bowhunters favor because it tends to split bone instead of skidding off it. Muzzy leans into that, framing the Trocar Ti around its reputation for bone-crushing broadheads. A blade that thick also has little reason to flex when it meets a rib or shoulder blade.
Trocar tip and titanium ferrule
Up front is the trocar tip the head is named for, a sharply faceted, needle-like point borrowed in name from a surgical instrument. Behind it sits a titanium ferrule that Muzzy describes as streamlined. Titanium is strong for its weight, which helps a head carry a thick fixed blade and two wings yet still come in at 100 grain in a compact package. Compact matters in flight, since a shorter head with less exposed blade has less leverage to steer the arrow off line.
True Center retention and flight
Muzzy lists a True Center blade retention system on the Trocar Ti. Its job is the same as any retention design on an expanding head: keep the wings tucked while the arrow sits in the quiver and through the shot, then let them open on impact. With the wings closed, Muzzy says the head flies as true as a field point before expansion. Treat that as the goal, not a guarantee. Spin-test each head on your arrows and shoot it against your field points before you hunt.
Built for vertical bows
Muzzy labels this 100-grain version for vertical bows, meaning compounds and recurves rather than crossbows. It comes as a 3-pack, part number 490, in a gray finish. Because the wings deploy on impact, the Trocar Ti makes the most sense on a setup with energy to spare, and a well-tuned compound shooting a mid-weight or heavier arrow is its natural home. On a light-draw bow, a pure fixed head is usually the safer choice.
Muzzy Trocar Ti specs
| Brand | Muzzy |
|---|---|
| Part number | 490 |
| Type | Hybrid: fixed blade plus 2 expandable wings |
| Tip | Trocar |
| Ferrule | Titanium |
| Fixed blade | .050" one-piece, single-bevel, serrated |
| Wing blades | .039" expandable (2) |
| Total cutting surface | 2-5/8 inches |
| Blade retention | True Center system |
| Weight | 100 grain |
| Bow type | Vertical bows (compound, recurve) |
| Color | Gray |
| Pack size | 3 broadheads |
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Who should buy it?
Great for
- Compound hunters who want a cut-on-contact blade with expanding backup
- Hunters who like single-bevel edges for splitting bone
- Setups with enough arrow energy to drive a hybrid's wings
Skip it if
- You shoot a crossbow; this version is labeled for vertical bows
- Your state or hunt restricts heads with expanding blades
- You shoot a light draw weight and want a pure fixed blade
Frequently asked questions
Is the Muzzy Trocar Ti a fixed or mechanical broadhead?
Both. It is a hybrid: a .050" one-piece fixed blade cuts on contact, and two .039" expandable wing blades open on impact.
What is the cutting diameter of the Trocar Ti?
Muzzy quotes 2-5/8 inches of total cutting surface, combining the fixed blade and both wings once they open on impact.
Can you shoot the Trocar Ti from a crossbow?
This version is labeled as a 100-grain vertical bow head, so it is meant for compounds and recurves. For a crossbow, choose a head built and labeled for crossbow use.
What does single-bevel mean on the Trocar Ti?
The fixed blade is sharpened on one side only. Many bowhunters favor that grind for splitting bone, and Muzzy adds serrations along the edge.
Are hybrid broadheads legal where mechanicals are banned?
Not always. Because the wings expand, some states treat hybrids like mechanical heads. Read your current regulations for the species and season before you hunt with it.
Final verdict
The Trocar Ti packs a lot into 100 grains: a trocar tip, a titanium ferrule, a thick single-bevel serrated fixed blade and two expanding wings for 2-5/8 inches of total cutting surface. For compound hunters with energy to spare, that is a strong mix of cut-on-contact reliability and a bigger hole. Check your state's rules on expandables, tune with care, and it earns a spot in the quiver.
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