QAD Exodus broadhead
Verdict
Compact 3-blade fixed with .040 in blades recessed over the shaft so total arrow length matches a field point. Bone-crushing reputation on the forums: users get close to 30 shots before edge fold. Flight gets finicky above 290 fps launch speed but is field-point-close below that.
What real bowhunters say
Second-to-none for replacement blade style heads. Penetration, toughness, and sharpness right out of the box are excellent.
Archery Talk, thread 6119238 (QAD Exodus review)
Now my favorite broadhead, easy to tune to field point and hard to damage, with devastating results on deer even while shooting only 52 pounds.
Archery Talk, thread 1691864 (QAD Exodus Broadhead Review)
Some users report the heads can get finicky in flight above 290 FPS launch speed but fly great at 285 FPS or less.
Rokslide, thread 60754 (QAD Exodus broadheads good bad ugly)
Specs that matter
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Style | Fixed 3-blade compact replaceable |
| Cut diameter | 1-1/4 in (Full) / 1 in (Swept) |
| Blade thickness | .040 in |
| Blade count | 3 |
| Ferrule | Stainless steel, compact |
| Grain weights | 85 / 100 / 125 gr |
| MSRP | $35-45 per 3-pack |
Field performance
Testers reach close to 30 shots before the blades begin to fold at the tip. Users report shattering hardest bone and holding up on whitetail and elk. Full pass-through at 25-35 yd is the typical whitetail result, with easy-to-follow blood trails and deer dying inside 50-70 yd. The recessed-blade geometry keeps the static spine of the arrow unchanged, which is why the Exodus tunes so easily on paper.
Common complaints
1 in Swept variant gives shorter blood trails; get the 1-1/4 in Full instead. Flight is finicky above 290 fps on hot compound setups. Blades are shorter than a Slick Trick Magnum so entry wound is narrower.
Who should consider it
Whitetail hunters on 50-70 lb draw weights shooting 260-285 fps who want a compact fixed head that tunes with almost no rest adjustment and survives shoulder-bone impact.