Black Mamba is a very different arrow to any other arrow. They are very heavy. They have a solid tube core and have collars at both ends. You can watch videos of the Black mamba been shot into walls over and over again. They are slow due to the weight. The people who buy them tend to have heavy bows, and are after big game targets. The Carbon Force arrows are strong and a great arrow, they are very similar to most arrows on the market, however the process to make them is different which results in greater strength. While they are stronger than most carbon arrows they are not as strong as the Mamba and should not be shot at solid targets.