GenZ Youth Open Archery Arrow Target - Patented Open Layer Design, Easy Arrow Removal, Great Visibility, Lightweight, Easy to Transport, Two

Love the Field Logic Youth Block GenZ Target. It's small enough to be extremely portable and big enough to present a meaningful target for both my children and myself. Every once and a while they'll miss and we'll have to search for an arrow, but for the most part my beginner archers (9 & 11) can hit this target consistently from 20-30 yards without any trouble.With 30-35 pound bows at 20 yards the arrows (with field tips) penetrate about 5-7 inches and remove easily. Even though it's only stated to accept 40lb bows or less, I regularly shoot at it with my 55 pound bow without any trouble. My arrows punch all the way through the other side but are safely stopped about halfway (30 inch arrows), which might be problematic for anybody that wishes to set up the target against a hard background. But they are still easy to remove; they slide right out. I have not shot broadheads at this target so I can't comment on it's performance in that regard, but with field tips it's terrific.If there is any negative at all it's that it will occasionally tip over when an arrow hits high, which bent a couple of aluminum arrows when it tipped over. But that complaint probably isn't fair given that it happens most with a bow that is set to a heavier LB than the target is rated for, but it does also happen occasionally with the 30 and 35lb bows. The aluminum arrows that bent were cheap and I was expecting to have to throw them away soon anyway so it didn't really bother me. The carbon arrows survive the tip-over event without an trouble (usually it tips back a little when the arrow strikes and then falls forward when it tips back, the weight of the arrows on the front pulling it over - so the arrow(s) still stuck in the target break the fall. We always have it set up on grass, maybe this wouldn't happen on a hard surface? haven't tried that). But I really don't mind this little issue as I wanted something LIGHT and PORTABLE. It would not tip if it was heavier, but it would be harder to transport then too. If there must be a trade off I'll keep the portability.All in all, though, this is EXACTLY what I wanted. Something small, light and portable that we could easily take with us wherever we go. Simply drop it and shoot. Couldn't be any easier than that. Have never had it damage an arrow (the above tipping incident not withstanding) or have any difficulty removing arrows from the foam layers. We've put a few hundred arrows into it so far and one can just barely tell that it has been used, so I expect that it'll hold up well for a long time to come.GREAT PRODUCT. Would definitely recommend to a friend and/or buy again.

I am an adult male (no matter what my wife says) and I bought this target for dense urban backyard use while my archery range is shut down. I shoot 45-50# traditional hunting bows (26.5 in. draw) and use 11/32" wooden arrows w/ 100 gr. field points (525-540 gr. weight). My backyard distances max out at 15 yds. This target is advertised as a "youth" target w/ a 40# max. The target that arrived appeared well constructed of stacked foam sheets that separate as the arrow passes through them leaving minimal target damage. I took the excellent (!!) advice of another reviewer and immediately wrapped the 8" outside depth of the target with duct tape to prevent arrow damage from sloppy edge shots. I also fronted the target with 2 one-half inch layers of (trimmed) EVA foam floor matting (see https://www.amazon.com/sk=gym+mat+flooring&crid=2CNW8BW2O0QWW&sprefix=gym+mat%2Caps%2C227&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7) and a cardboard mounted target face. I used 4 metal target pins to hold this all together. Sounds a bit complicated, but the whole job too about 45 minutes and you really don't need the extra EVA matting, it just adds life to the target. After I finished these modifications, the target worked beautifully. With a 50# Damon Howatt Mamba (same arrows above) I get about 5-51/2" inches of penetration @ 15 yds. I've put at least 200 arrows into this target and I haven't seen any signs of a pass-through. HOWEVER, if you're thinking about hitting this target with arrows from a traditional or compound bow that has a speed greater than 180-190 fps, you're probably going to see some pass-throughs, particularly as the target ages. So those are the limits I've found for adult backyard use. If you stay within these parameters, the target has a number of important postive points: (a) relatively cheap, (b) really light weight and easy to move around; (c) quiet arrow strikes keep the peace w/ the neighbors (some bag targets really pop when you hit them); (d) layered foam construction that minimizes the damage to the target from arrow strikes (extended life over solid body targets). If you cannot stay within the above parameters, you probably want to think about buying a heavier bag target like a Morrell Yellow Jacket Supreme. Good shooting!

My archery range has a backstop where I can tape a paper target that quickly gets shredded, but this is much better. It's something extra I have to haul around, but it makes the experience much nicer. Also, there is a handle (a simple strap for carrying it) on the top. I love the satisfying 'thunk' when the arrow hits. When I first bought it, I was a little concerned that it might start deteriorating and falling apart right away, especially since it seems like it might be made of cardboard. However, I have put dozens of arrows into it, and aside from small entry marks where the arrows hit, there is no sign of premature wear. I use a 30 lbs recurve bow, and I expect the target to last a long time.Of course, there are only two usable sides: the front (see photo) and the back. The top and sides comprise a wooden frame, which is not where you are supposed to hit. I have managed to send a few trick shots through the sides and the handle, which shredded the pretty cover a little bit, but nothing has exploded or fallen apart yet. Also, if the target is not perched against something solid, a hit to the side can cause it to rotate slightly. I have even knocked it over with a solid shot that hit near the top. Consequently, I usually look around for a nice sized rock or piece of concrete to wedge against the back. These are very minor inconveniences to me, and they even make the experience a little more interesting.Now if they would just make a magnetic version capable of attracting off-target arrows, that would be great!Highly recommend.