Nock

The nock is the rearmost component of the arrow. It is either pushed onto or glued into the end of the shaft and serves to connect the arrow to the bowstring.

Functions:

  • Secures the arrow on the string.
  • Transfers the energy from the string to the arrow.
  • Determines the correct alignment (position of the index fletching).

Types:

  • Push-in nock
  • Pin nock
  • Glue-on nock
  • Beiter nock (a precision system nock)

It is crucial that the nock is chosen to match the string thickness – it must not be too loose, but also not too tight.

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