Who doesn’t love a good broadhead battle?
In this broadhead review, I tested the VPA 2-Blade double bevel broadhead, which is a classic and has been popular for awhile. I also tested the newer VPA 2-Blade single bevel broadhead.
Let’s go through some of the design features and specifications and then test them head-to-head!
VPA Double Bevel Broadhead
The blades of the VPA 2-Blade Double Bevel Penetrator are 0.065 inches thick and they are brought to a Rockwell hardness of 55.
The cutting diameter of the Double Bevel head is 1-1/8 inches.
VPA Single Bevel Broadhead
The VPA Single Bevel is also 1-1/8 inches. It’s the same high-carbon steel, but this one is brought to a Rockwell hardness of 57. It’s also a bit thicker than the Double-Bevel, at 0.070 inches thick.
It has the same ferrule that extends all the way up to the tip to prevent rollover. It’s really a simple bevel design, with just two edges that extend all the way up to the front.
Again, the backs of the blades on the Single Bevel flare up just like they did with the Double Bevel Penetrator, to make it have an even shorter profile and aid in flight with less surface area. The bevel is 35 degrees.
I was really eager to compare these two heads, especially since they are the same weight, the same cutting diameter, and very similar thicknesses, and made by the same company.
Let the battle begin!
VPA Broadheads testing | Head-To-Head Battle
Flight Test
In the flight test, I shot the Double Bevel and Single Bevel heads and then a field point for comparison from 40 yards.
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Out-Of-The-Box Sharpness
I tested the out-of-the-box sharpness of both the VPA Double Bevel and the Single Bevel head.
Penetration (Ballistic Gel)
I shot both heads into the ballistic gel that was fronted with 1/2-inch MDF and foam matting.
Post-Penetration Sharpness Test
After the MDF and ballistic gel penetration test, I tested both VPA heads again to see how sharp they were.
Double Bevel after penetration test: 825.
Single Bevel after penetration test: 400.
Layered Cardboard Penetration Test
In the layered cardboard test, I shot both the VPA Double Bevel and the Single Bevel into layered cardboard to record how many layers each could penetrate.
Durability: Steel Plate Test
I shot each head into a steel plate five times. Check out the results…
VPA Single-Bevel Rotation Test
I shot the VPA Single Bevel broadheads into the ballistic gel to measure how much it rotatied.
Concrete Block Test
I shot both of the VPA heads into a concrete block to see how they would hold up.
Final Thoughts On This VPA Broadheads Review
So what do you think of this broadhead battle? Which one do you think came out on top?
I have to say, both of them are really good.
But for me, there was no question, it’s Single Bevel.
This is a really good single bevel head with a super-simple design. But man, it’s got everything that I look for in a single bevel. And, I was really impressed how it compared to the Double Bevel in each of the different areas.
So, the winner of this broadhead battle is the VPA Single Bevel. Great job, VPA!
