NAP Spitfire 3-Blade Mechanical Broadhead Review
- Three front-deploying blades open to a 1-1/2" cut
- Spring clips hold blades shut with no rubber bands or O-rings
- Hardened Trophy Tip and Diamize-sharpened blades
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Three blades, a 1-1/2-inch cut and spring clips instead of bands. Here's how NAP's front-deploying Spitfire is built and which setups it suits best.
Quick verdict
The Spitfire is a mechanical for hunters who want three cutting edges and a moderate cut instead of the biggest hole possible. Its three front-deploying blades open to 1-1/2 inches, spring clips hold them shut without bands or O-rings, and a hardened Trophy Tip leads the way through bone. Choose 100 or 125 grain, and check that mechanicals are legal for your hunt.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Three blades open to a 1-1/2" cut, giving three cutting planes
- Patented spring clips hold blades shut without bands or O-rings
- Micro Grooved Slimline Ferrule designed for accuracy and penetration
- Diamize-sharpened blades and a hardened, bone-splitting Trophy Tip
- Offered in 100 or 125 grain and in 3- or 4-packs
- Backed by a 1-year limited warranty
What could be better
- A 1-1/2" cut is smaller than the 2" class of mechanicals
- Front-deploying blades use some energy to swing open on entry
- Mechanical heads are restricted for some hunts and in some states
- Three folding blades mean more parts to inspect than a fixed head
Key features, explained
Three blades, a 1-1/2-inch cut
The Spitfire opens three blades to a 1-1/2-inch cutting diameter. That is a moderate cut by mechanical standards, and it is a deliberate balance. Three blades create three cutting planes, while the smaller diameter asks less of your arrow's energy than the 2-inch class does. For deer-size game at normal bowhunting distances, that trade between hole size and penetration is a sensible middle ground, especially on setups that aren't pushing heavy arrows at high speed.
Front-deploying blades
NAP's blades deploy from the front. They rest folded along the ferrule, then swing open as the head enters and the blade edges catch. NAP calls the Spitfire the most trusted name in mechanical broadheads and says it delivers reliable accuracy and trauma. Because front-deploying blades open as they enter, they spend some energy rotating into position, which is another reason the 1-1/2-inch cut suits the design: the blades don't have to travel as far as they would on a wider head.
Spring clips instead of bands
Blade retention comes from NAP's patented spring clip system. The clips keep the blades closed in the quiver and in flight without rubber bands or O-rings, the parts many mechanical designs rely on and that can dry out, snap or simply be forgotten. A built-in clip is one less consumable to replace and one less thing to fiddle with in a cold treestand. Even so, look over each head before hunting to make sure every blade is seated and closed.
Slimline ferrule, Diamize edges and Trophy Tip
The ferrule is NAP's patented Micro Grooved Slimline design, which the company says increases flight accuracy and penetration. The blades go through NAP's Diamize sharpening process, which NAP calls the sharpest in the industry. Up front, the hardened Trophy Tip is built for bone-splitting power and durability, so the point can take a shoulder or rib hit without folding. Taken together, the Spitfire is designed to fly clean and stay intact through tough shots.
Weights, packs and warranty
This is the 100-grain 3-pack, part 60-234, in black. NAP also offers the Spitfire in 125 grain and in 4-packs, and it makes a Spitfire Maxx version with a larger cutting diameter for hunters who want more cut. The heads carry a 1-year limited warranty, and GSM Outdoors is the listed manufacturer. Match the grain weight to your arrow build, and recheck spine if you move up to 125 grain.
NAP Spitfire 3-Blade specs
| Brand | New Archery Products (NAP) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GSM Outdoors |
| Part number | 60-234 |
| Type | 3-blade mechanical, front-deploying |
| Cutting diameter | 1-1/2 inches |
| Blade retention | Spring clip (no bands or O-rings) |
| Ferrule | Micro Grooved Slimline |
| Blades | Diamize sharpened |
| Tip | Hardened Trophy Tip |
| Weight | 100 grain (125 grain also offered) |
| Pack size | 3 broadheads (4-pack also offered) |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty | 1 year limited |
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Who should buy it?
Great for
- Bowhunters who want a 3-blade mechanical with a moderate cut
- Hunters tired of rubber bands and O-rings on expandable heads
- Setups that favor a balance between hole size and penetration
Skip it if
- You want the biggest cut a mechanical can deliver
- Mechanical broadheads aren't allowed where you hunt
- You prefer a fixed head with no moving parts
Frequently asked questions
What is the cutting diameter of the NAP Spitfire?
1-1/2 inches with all three blades open. NAP also makes a Spitfire Maxx version with a larger cutting diameter.
Does the Spitfire use rubber bands or O-rings?
No. NAP's patented spring clips hold the blades closed in the quiver and in flight, so there are no bands or O-rings to replace.
What does front-deploying mean?
The blades rest folded along the ferrule and swing open from the front as the head enters, rather than sliding back from the rear on impact.
Does the NAP Spitfire come in 125 grain?
Yes. NAP offers it in 100 and 125 grain, in 3- or 4-packs. This one is the 100-grain 3-pack, part 60-234.
What is Diamize sharpening?
It is NAP's name for its blade sharpening process, which the company calls the sharpest in the industry. Check every edge before the hunt regardless.
Final verdict
The Spitfire makes a clear case: three blades, a 1-1/2-inch cut and spring clip retention that does away with bands. A Micro Grooved Slimline Ferrule, Diamize edges and a hardened Trophy Tip back up its flight and durability claims. It suits hunters who value a balanced cut over maximum hole size, in 100 or 125 grain. Confirm your local rules on mechanicals and check point of impact, and it is a dependable pick.
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