Editors' review
Before getting into the specifics of the brand new Invicta 37 outfitted with the DCX cam system, the elephant sized price tag in the room needs to be addressed. This target bow has a suggested retail price of $1899, and that is a ton of money to spend on a bow. In addition to that, shooters will need to spend a fair amount more on target equipment to fully rig out the bow to shoot its full potential. Granted, shooters wanting this level of target bow are probably getting some equipment from sponsorships, and more than likely winning tournament money, so the cost is offset a bit when that is factored in. The rest of the review is going to discuss the bow as a bow, and not dwell on the $1899 price tag, although that will be much easier to do in a review versus swiping the card to buy. The DCX cams are great and allow shooters to pick the appropriate let-off for them. The modular grip is amazing, and gives shooters a total of six options to choose from to best fit their hand. The longer, lighter riser is awesome also and allows for almost 50% less noise and vibration after the arrow is shot. Everything considered, this bow is exactly what serious shooters expect from Hoyt and will be a great rig for those looking to win archery competitions.
Finish
There are a lot of great things to celebrate about the Hoyt Invicta 37, and the available finish options are worth a shout out. The Hoyt colors look amazing with the satin finish, and there are tons of options to pick from. All color options feature black limbs with simplistic, yet still elegant branding stickers. There are ten total colors available, which include: Perfect Pink, Cobalt Blue, Slate, Gold Medal, Rally Green, Silver Ice, Electric Teal, Orange Torch, Jet Black, and Championship Red. If folks are not able to find the color they like amongst the available options, they are either too picky, or it probably does not exist.
Riser
The riser has been re-engineered, in addition to some other changes, makes the Invicta 37 DCX 47% quieter and 48% less vibration than the outgoing model. Now, it is fair to say these qualities are not as desired in a target bow as what they are in a hunting bow. However, anytime a bow creates less noise and vibration it is going to be more enjoyable to shoot. The outgoing target models did have some noticeable noise and vibration, but it was often not the deciding factor in choosing to shoot or not to shoot the bow at the end of the day. Hoyt continues with the shoot through riser on the Invicta 37 DC, which is a staple of many of their target bows in previous model years. The riser is also built to be pretty lightweight, with a bare bow weight of only 4.7-pounds. That weight is fairly light for a rig of this size, and will allow shooters to add more stabilizer weight if desired and still be the same overall weight. The riser gives shooters a 37 1/2-inch axle-to-axle measurement and a brace height of 7 ⅜-inches. The adjustable cable guard is a nice feature as well. This gives shooters the ability to adjust the angle of the cable guard system to help with the overall tune of the bow in addition to giving the best possible clearance for a variety of arrow and vane configurations. At the end of the day, the four adjustments will give shooters the option to shoot any arrow and vane configurations and still get the tune they need for perfect arrow flight. The StealthShot string stop system is also incorporated. This is carried over technology, but is designed well and performs flawlessly. Hoyt also allows shooters to add a front and back bar. They can use any manufacturer's v-bar mount or the new Hoyt connector.
Grip
This grip is an awesome design and should be a standard grip for other Hoyt models as well. The grip is a modular grip option that inserts into the back of the riser giving shooters different grip angles to perfectly match how shooters naturally hold their wrist. There are three angles shooters can pick from, which includes 0 degrees, 4 degrees, and 8 degrees. In addition to the three different angles, there are two different thicknesses of each grip. These two thicknesses give shooters an option to change the draw lengths by ⅛-inch increments, without adjusting the cams or modules. So not only can shooters pick the best angle for their comfort, they can also fine tune their draw length with the modular grip system. Shooters will also get all six choices straight from the factory also; they will not need to be purchased separately. These options are amazing for any archer, but especially for all the target guys who need to be as dialed in as the bow will allow.
Limbs
The limbs on the Invicta DCX cams are the standard issue split limbs Hoyt loves to use, and will be as durable as high end shooters require for peak performance. The 37 DCX version has a total of five configurations, each of which have 10-pounds worth of adjustment off the peak weights. The available maximum configurations include 40, 50, 55, 60, and 70-pounds. With these options, all archers interested in a Hoyt target bow can be outfitted to one. Hoyt has created the limbs to be more efficient and faster to improve the overall performance for shooters. They are outfitted with a limb dampener as well. The pocket system also keeps everything in perfectly tight tolerances for all draw weight settings to give shooters the best performance no matter their chosen draw weight within the limb configurations.
Eccentric System
The Invicta 37 has two cam options, with the DCX cam being a brand new offering for the 2020 lineup. The DCX option has three base cams, with a rotating module within each cam in order to give each option the most efficient draw cycle possible without having to a draw length specific cam. The number one cam adjusts from 24.5-26-inches, the number two cam gives a draw length range of 26.5-28-inches, and the number three cam is 28.5-30-inches. The cam system offers a smooth draw cycle and a firm back wall feel. There is also a rubber stop that can be removed for shooters who want a spongier back wall feel. This cam is also offering exceptional performance with up to 13 feet per second additional speed when compared to the outgoing models. This Invicta 37 DCX cam shoots arrows at an ATA rated arrow 324 feet per second. The cam is also offered in let-off options of 65% and 75% giving shooters some really popular choices for their end holding weight and overall valley feel.
Draw Cycle/Shootability
Hoyt is a bow built for the absolute largest stages tournament level compound archery has to offer, and it must be a great platform considering all of the competition on the market in 2020. The Invicta 37 DCX is a bow built for champions, and the draw cycle and shootability of this bow lives up to the hype. The draw force curve feels great and the DCX cams may give the popular SVX cam a run for its money. Although the cams may not be as popular as the tournament proven SVX system, there is a strong argument for switching over to the DCX system. Perhaps the largest difference between the SVX and DCX system, aside from performance, is the back wall feel and let-off options. The back wall is extremely firm right out of the box, but can be adjusted for a bit softer feel if desidered. The Invicta 37 itself holds amazing, balances pretty well right out of the box, and feels amazing after the arrow is released. There is really nothing outstanding about the DCX iteration of the Invicta 37 that will scare shooters away. Another bow may fit a shooter better in terms of what they are looking for, but there is nothing terribly executed with the Hoyt to take it out of contention as a target bow for the serious archer.
Usage Scenarios
The Invicta 37 is a target bow designed for the most serious of target archers. The Invicta has a total of 4 options between the two different axle-to-axle measurements and two cam choices. The 37 may potentially be the bow of choice for shooters wanting an indoor and #d bow to be the same bow. The 37 with the DCX cams will be amazing for a multi-purpose target rig, especially for those wanting a primary 3D bow. For those just wanting an indoor rig, the longer Invicta 40 may be a better option. For those interested in a hunting bow, Hoyt has better options available.
Summary
The Hoyt Invicta 37 DCX is an awesome bow designed for championship caliber tournament archers. The DCX cam is a bit speedier, has a solid back wall, and has two let-off options. This bow has amazing upgrades from the previous models, feels great, and is offered in amazing color options. The modular grip is genius, and should be a standard offering on other Hoyt models. The freedom for shooters to pick the best feeling grip, and be able to fine tune their bow for a perfect draw length is a really awesome option! Although some shooters may prefer different specifications or a different feel, nothing about the Hoyt Invicta 37 DCX as a bow would make shooters look elsewhere. The largest downside is the massive price tag of $1899. That is a bunch of money, even if shooters have all the goodies that are required to be a competitive target archer. If shooters can afford the 37 DCX it is totally worth it. However, there are a ton of other really great target offerings, most of which are hundreds of dollars cheaper.
