A PVC plastic tube (size: 1 1/2” – 2”, wall thickness: schedule 40) is safe and inexpensive and can be found at most hardware stores. Wrap the bow in bubblewrap and suspend it inside the tube. It is important the length of tube is longer than the bow and the bow does not touch the tube ends at frog or tip.
Another solution is to tape the bow (wrapped in bubblewrap or tissue paper) to a strong ‘splint’ of wood or metal. Again, make sure the splint is longer than the bow.
The tube or splint should be suspended inside a bigger box. The poster tubes of triangular cross-section available from FedEx, UPS and USPS work well for this. Again, remember to include your name and phone number on the inside of the box.
If you have a bow case that can replace the PVC pipe or splint, just make sure the bows tip is protected and not sliding around which on impact can damage the stick.
Make sure your bows insurance is up to date. Contact me with tracking information to let me know the bow is on the way.