Carbon Express® proudly congratulates pro archer James "Jimmy" Lutz on a historic performance at the 2026 Gator Cup, where he set a new world record in the 50-meter, 72-arrow round with a score of 719, surpassing the previous mark of 718 that had stood for over a decade.
Lutz achieved this milestone shooting Carbon Express Nano PRO® RZ 350 arrows—the brand's premier compound field archery arrow—while also competing with a TruFire® Rivet release, delivering elite-level precision and consistency on one of the sport's biggest stages.
The 2026 Gator Cup also marked Carbon Express's return to national-level competition after a six-year absence, with Lutz leading a revitalized pro staff into the outdoor season.
"World records like this belong to the shooter first," said Zach Godwin, Brand Manager of Carbon Express. "Jimmy executed at the highest level when it mattered most. We're proud he trusted our Nano PRO® RZ arrows in that moment. These arrows are purpose-built for field archery, where consistency and recovery shot after shot is everything, and this performance is a powerful example of what happens when elite talent and the right equipment come together."
The Nano PRO® platform represents Carbon Express's most advanced arrow engineering, purpose-built for the demands of field archery competition. The Nano PRO® RZ, designed for compound shooters, and the Nano PRO® X-Treme, engineered specifically for recurve archers, are optimized for long-range accuracy, repeatability, and control across varying distances and conditions.
Both arrows feature Carbon Express's proprietary technologies:
- Tri-Spine Weight Forward™ Technology isolates dynamic flex to a controlled center "Red Zone," allowing the arrow to recover faster and stabilize more quickly in flight
- 360° Spine Technology ensures uniform stiffness around the entire shaft, eliminating weak-side bias and delivering consistent, repeatable performance regardless of orientation
- Laser-Sorted, Weight-Matched Precision provides unmatched consistency from arrow to arrow, reducing variables and tightening groups at the highest levels of competition
Together, these technologies create a more stable, predictable arrow flight—minimizing oscillation, improving downrange accuracy, and giving archers the confidence to perform under pressure in demanding field environments.
Lutz's record-setting performance is not only a milestone for his career, but a defining moment in the return of Carbon Express to elite competitive archery. It signals a renewed commitment to innovation, athlete support, and delivering equipment capable of winning on the world stage.
The Nano PRO® RZ (compound field) and Nano PRO® X-Treme (recurve field) arrows will be available worldwide in May 2026 through authorized dealers.
Carbon Express extends its congratulations to Jimmy Lutz and the entire Carbon Express Pro Staff on an outstanding start to the 2026 outdoor season.
The Nanos are back—and the world has been put on notice.
For more information, visit your local Carbon Express dealer or go to www.carbonexpressarrows.com.