Reviews
Here is a sample of some of the reviews of a variety of bows, you will find plenty more on this site. This has been updated with the latest 2010 compound bow reviews.
This bow oozes class, quality and performance. The micro elite line was refined for 2009 and although mainly cosmetic it also boasts a new riser design. Unlike some other bows though there is no plastic to be found anywhere on this bow which is a huge selling point.
These bows are incredibly easy to use and even if you are a beginner you will feel like a pro in no time. It is a light bow with a machined handle and aluminium components which is what you expect from any quality Alpine bow.
This compound bow, updated for 2009, is one of the most advanced bows available. One major difference to other compound bows is that they are usually made from machined aluminium. The admiral is actually forged, which is a special technique used in speciality tools and aviation. This makes it incredibly strong and noticeably so.
The bowtech sentinel has a longer length that most other bows which makes it an ideal compound hunting bow or 3D target bow. The center pivot designs have again evolved into their 3rd generation making them even quieter than before.
The browning verado compound bow comes packed full of features and the list is near endless. You'd therefore expect this to be priced as a premium compound bow. However, it is actually a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than comparable bows. So what does this mean?
Diamond - from bowtech - are premium bows and the diamond Iceman is quite possibly the best compound bow available at the moment. It is deadly silent thanks to the center pivot riser with built in dampeners and is another forged aluminium bow for ultimate strength and zero flexing.
The Fred Bear Truth 2 compound bow was a complete overhaul on a previous bow after they set out to change a few things. The result is a completely different bow altogether and what a job they did on it!
The Fred Bear Lights Out compound bow is a highly maneouverable bow due to it having a shorter than usual axle to axle measurement. The brace height however is not compromised and at 8.75" it is a very accurate bow.
The Hoyt hawk series is made up from 2 bows - the Superhawk and the Powerhawk and both are light, strong and fast. The superhawk in particular excels in all those areas and is rated at 306fps which is comparable to even some higher end bows.
The Martin Saber compound bow is even lighter than before and has outstanding accuracy. However, what makes it stand out against everything else is the price they are available for, and might be the best bargain you will ever pick up
The Mathews Monster compound bow stakes the claim of having the fastest, most efficient dual cam ever made and its almost impossible to argue with this, the bow can achieve up to nearly 360fps which squashes the performance of other bows.
The Blackhawk XP is the flagship offering from Parker and with some great innovations stands out amongst an exclusive crowd. This bow is capable of tearing up almost anything with its whopping 325 fps and to top it off it is also near silent too.
The Parker Legend XP is a compact yet incredibly comfortable bow. It is silky smooth - so much that it actually makes the bow feel lighter than it actually is and shoots with pinpoint accuracy.
The PSE Brute LT compound bow has a very smooth draw which is noticeable when you first handle the bow and PSE's vibracheck hush kit makes it very quiet and the vibration is barely felt.
With the Ross Cardiac you get more than what you would expect from a compound bow. The flatliner dampening ensures you get a smooth and silent shot each and every time you release and remains so even when reaching the higher speeds of up to 310fps.
