If you are a woman who plays archery, you would be surprised that most compound bows are specifically made for men. You might ask what the difference is between women’s compound bows and men’s compound bows.

Men’s compound bows are usually more powerful and heavier than women’s compound bows. And if you use a compound bow that is specially made for men, you will find it a bit more difficult to use.

You have to search harder if you are looking for a compound bow that will be suitable for women because most manufacturers have men hunters in mind when they manufactured their bows. Here are some considerations when choosing women’s compound bows.

• First, you have to determine the right draw length for you. You will know this by measuring your bow arm. Your bow arm is the arm that you used to hold the bow. Make a fist with your bow hand (the hand in your bow arm) and stretch your arm with your fist touching the wall. Turn your head and look at your fist. Ask a friend to measure the length between the wall and the corner of your mouth. The measurement is your draw length.

• You should also consider the draw weight. The draw weight is the weight that you feel when you pull the bow. Lighter compound bows are better for women than the heavier kind. You should check how long you can pull the bow at its maximum draw length. You would have a difficult time pulling the bow if the weight is too heavy for you.

• Just like choosing bows for men, you should also consider whether you are left-handed or right-handed. There are special bows made for lefties. You have to know the right bow for you based on the hand or arm that you use when holding the bow.

• You can buy branded compound bows but you can also find the perfect bow from less known companies. Just consider the draw length, draw weight, and so on and you will get the same quality and performance whether you buy a branded bow or not.