Hoyt Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line: Hoyt has really upped their game with the 2012 lineup. Many new technologies have made some of the best bows on earth even better. This fine piece of equipment is well suited for the hunter than prefers a longer axle to axle, or, the 3D and competition shooter that needs a rock steady bow to bring home the checks. The smooth draw cycle will make it easy to smoothly draw back on that weary buck, and the dead quiet release this bow showcases makes it the ultimate hunting rig. Finally, Hoyt opened the door to a variety of consumers by offering the Vector Long Draw. In short, no matter what type of archer you are, do yourself a favor and shoot the Hoyt Vector, it will surely end up in your stable soon after...read full review

The Bottom Line: The Hoyt Rampage XT is a very well balanced bow with great shootability characteristics. While it's a mid-range priced bow, it is nearly as good as the top end Hoyt bows like Carbon Element. Although a bare bow could be a bit quieter and could have less vibration, when outfitted with a stabilizer the Rampage XT is nearly immaculate hunting bow. Experts firmly agree this perfectly balanced bow is very accurate, has a smooth draw cycle with a very solid back wall and generates impressive speeds without much noise or vibration. Absolutely the best value for money from the 2011 Hoyt line, the Rampage XT is an ideal choice for all hunters or recreational shooters looking for a very affordable and high quality rig with great shootability characteristics...read full review

The Bottom Line: The Hoyt Pro hawk isn't the quietest, most vibration free bow out there. But for value price tag, this bow could be easily affordable to almost anyone. With a draw weight range from 20 to 60 pounds this bow could easily appeal to women, children, beginners or anyone who doesn't care to shoot the heavier poundage. This bow could have less vibration but with the addition of some vibration dampening components, it would make it quieter and improve shoot ability. This is a very easy drawing bow that has a smooth draw and has a very adjustable draw length system. Overall for a beginner or a hunter on a budget, you seemingly can't go wrong with this rig with a very low price tag...read full review

The Bottom Line: While the Hoyt Rampage is not the quietest rig out there, it's a good shooting bow at a very affordable price. Although this bow could have less hand shock and vibration, installing a good silencing package helps to make it quieter and improve shootabillity. This is a very easy drawing bow with a smooth draw cycle and extremely adjustable cam system: no bow press or extra modules are needed to tune the draw length from 25 to 30 inches. Overall, this very affordable bow is a good choice for those hunters who are on budget or prefer shooting easy drawing and smooth rigs...read full review

The Bottom Line: Without a doubt the CRX 35 is a solid choice for anyone from the avid bow hunter to the 3D archer. While having similar characteristics to last year's Maxxis, the CRX 35 has several improvements as well. This rig possesses everything you want out of a quality bow and has things like the long draw option and the dangerous game model that make a viable choice for almost anyone. Overall for the archer that prefers a longer axle to axle or needs a longer draw length you seemingly can't go wrong with this bow...read full review

The Bottom Line: The Hoyt Carbon Matrix is an extremely quiet and great shooting bow. While it's not the fastest rig out there, its innovative riser design and silky smooth draw cycle make it a great shooter. Even a bare Carbon Matrix is dead in the hand and has no hand shock or vibration. In addition, this is a very lightweight and well balanced bow with a lot of forgiveness. While it's a high quality rig with innovative design, its high price tag will not fit everyone's budget. Overall, the Carbon Matrix is one of the best hunting bows with fantastic shootability characteristics...read full review

The Bottom Line: The Hoyt Contender series is another high quality bow that is full of options that should accommodate most shooters. With almost more axle to axle and brace height options to list this is one of the most customizable bows on the market these days. Also, the three cam selections paired with two different lengths of limbs, it's almost too much to keep everything straight in your head before making a choice of what to buy. You just have to make sure if you are after speed and if you're willing to give up some noise and vibration or do you want something that is going to be smooth shooting...read full review

The Bottom Line: The Hoyt Maxxis 31 is a very maneuverable, lightweight, and well balanced bow with extremely low vibration and great shootability characteristics. Available in weight ranges from 40 lbs to 90 lbs this top hunting bow is ideal for big game hunters. While being a bit expensive, this top quality bow is a pleasure to shoot. Being accurate, forgiving, quiet, and smooth, this bow is also a very good match for average shooters who prefer shorter, maneuverable bows...read full review

The Bottom Line: The Alphamax 32 is a lightweight, very well balanced, and quiet bow that shoots very well. Although this rig is not the fastest bow out there, it is a great feeling bow with a smooth draw and low vibration. Equipped with a lot of innovative engineering solutions, the Alphamax 32 is a forgiving bow delivering good performance. That is why this bow is a great choice for average shooters as noted by many experts...read full review

The Bottom Line: The Hoyt Katera XL is a well balanced quality bow that covers a wide range range of draw lengths. While it could be a bit faster, the Katera XL is a great shooting rig as noted by many shooters. Experts agree that the draw cycle is smooth on both Z3 and Cam & 1/2 Plus systems. At 36 inches from axle to axle, this bow holds very well. According to many Hoyt shooters, the Hoyt Katera XL is one of the best Hoyt bows ever. All in all, the Hoyt Katera XL will be a very good rig for many shooters, especially those with longer draw lengths...read full review