Compound Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line:Weighing only 2 pounds and having the draw weight range of only 6 to 12 lbs, the Mathews Genesis Mini is an ideal bow for small kids from 3 to 8 years old. Admittedly, this is a very well built bow with quality components. That is why it has a very good resale value, meaning it will be less expensive... read full review

The Bottom Line:PSE has produced a compact bow with a forgiving brace height of 7.5-inches capable of 326 feet per second with hunters in mind. Going against the lightweight bow trend, the Drive's 4.6-pound weight will be welcomed by some and rejected by others. The bow is as silent and shock free as they come, and... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews Z9 is a forgiving bow due to its long brace height of 8 3/4" and slightly reflexed riser. With the smooth shooting Z9 Cam, the Z9 will provide shootable speed for those shooting a draw length greater than 30". With an IBO of 312, the Z9 will only appeal to those archers with a draw length... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Martin Tiger is a very affordable youth bow suitable for small kids. This bow has been manufactured for more than a decade now and has 2 different styles: the original Martin Tiger (Mini Z cam) built until 2007 and the newer Martin Tiger (T-Pro Cam) manufactured from 2008. While both bows suitable... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Z7 Magnum is the fastest single cam bow in Mathew's 2011 fleet. With a fast but very shootable ZX Single Cam, a comfortable grip, and parallel limb design, the Magnum could be shot well by any archer who has a little experience. Being extremely quiet and vibration free when shot only with the standard... read full review

The Bottom Line:Overall with the way this bow is priced this is a solid choice for 2011. The Outlaw gives you a good shooting, fast and accurate bow at an economy price. When combined with the R.A.K package this offers you and very convenient and versatile package that will appeal to many archers this year. Even though... read full review

The Bottom Line:The SWAT is a fantastic offering by Bowtech with hardly any negatives at all. The hush kit effectiveness is great, but after market kits seem to last a bit longer than the factory installed kit. Aside from the, everything about the SWAT rig stands out as being well done. With adjustability options... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Bowtech Specialist is a very high performance up and coming target bow. A long axle to axle, a good brace height and great IBO speed are all ingredients that make a great target bow that is very forgiving and capable of competing with some of the top target bows of the world. The Specialist uses... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Prestige is a great bow for anyone looking for an arrow slinger that can be used in any level of competition or hunting. Whether your plans include using it solely as a target bow or as a dual purpose bow, the Prestige is a smooth shooting winner. Since the Prestige is the fastest target bow in... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2013 PSE Supra Max is a redesign of the Supra (2011) and the Supra ME (2012). With new technologies in the riser, cams and limb pockets, this rig is a common sight at any archery competitive event. The cutouts in the riser reduce the weight by approximately 20 percent, yet continue to offer a very... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Spyder makes a great bow for learning how to shoot and to start hunting, target shooting, or shoot 3D. The S4 model is designed for youngsters, while the single cam versions (VC, ST & RF) are designed for teens or small framed adults. Although this bow might need a few things added to make it quiet... read full review