Patent ID: 7608002

Claim:
An arrow shaft, comprising: a hollow tubular core which is adapted to be formed into an arrow shaft, said hollow core comprising carbon; a two-part sleeve, where said sleeve either covers the core externally and is affixed to the core, or is provided as a liner disposed inside of the core and affixed thereto, said sleeve having a substantially constant inside and outside diameter throughout substantially its entire length; wherein a first part of the sleeve is disposed toward the front of the arrow shaft and comprises a first sleeve section formed of a fabric material and having a first density, and a second part of the sleeve is disposed toward the rear of the arrow shaft and comprises a second sleeve section which is less dense than the first sleeve section, whereby a front portion of the arrow shaft weighs more per inch than a rear portion thereof; and an adhesive resin material associated with the sleeve; wherein the resin helps to adhere the sleeve to the core.