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Mathews Monster Safari Review

The Bottom Line:This is the most valuable bow ever made by Mathews and it has the assets to prove it.The AVS cam system, the Honeycomb Core Technology throughout, and the AfricanWood Inlays are the biggest differences that gives the Safari its value. The dual cam bowproduces awesome speed and power. It is comfortable... read full review

2024 Mathews Monster Safari

Brace Height	6 "
AtA Length	33 "
Draw Length	25.5 " - 31 "
Draw Weight	60 lbs - 85 lbs
IBO Speed	350 fps
Weight	4.8 lbs
Let-Off	65% or 80%

Manufactured: 2011 - 2024
Specs were not changed

User rating:

out of 5 reviews

Bowtech Guardian Review

The Bottom Line:The Bowtech Guardian is considered to be one of the best "fast and quiet" bows on the market. With IBO speeds reaching 328 fps, the Guardian has great shootablity characteristics and is known for its lack of noise and vibration. Equipped with new and improved technologies, this bow is a very good choice... read full review

2008 Bowtech Guardian

Brace Height	7.125 "
AtA Length	33.75 "
Draw Length	25 " - 30.5 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	317 fps - 325 fps
Weight	4.2 lbs
Let-Off	65% - 80%

Manufactured: 2007 - 2008
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User rating:

out of 4 reviews

Hoyt Katera Review

The Bottom Line:Hoyt Katera is the flagship of Hoyt's 2008 line. The StealthShot string-stop system and the Z3 Cam & 1/2 system make make this bow very fast and smooth at the same time. With great shootability characteristics, this bow is a great choice for average bow shooters... read full review

2009 Hoyt Katera

Brace Height	6 "
AtA Length	33 "
Draw Length	24 " - 30 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	330 fps
Weight	4.5 lbs
Let-Off	65% or 75%

Manufactured: 2008 - 2009
Specs were not changed

User rating:

out of 6 reviews

Hoyt Vectrix Review

The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Vectrix is the top notch bow from the Hoyt's 2007 line. Hoyt engineers completely redesigned the older Trykon model and applied a number of new and innovative technologies making the new Vectrix even better. With a very smooth draw cycle this is a high-performance bow that delivers great speeds.... read full review

2007 Hoyt Vectrix

Brace Height	7 "
AtA Length	33 "
Draw Length	25 " - 31 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	316 fps
Weight	4.4 lbs
Let-Off	65% or 75%

Manufactured: 2007
Specs were not changed

User rating:

out of 6 reviews

Hoyt Alphamax 32 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... read full review

2010 Hoyt Alphamax 32 XTR

Brace Height	7 "
AtA Length	32 "
Draw Length	26 " - 30 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	321 fps
Weight	3.9 lbs
Let-Off	75%

Manufactured: 2009 - 2010
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out of 7 reviews

PSE X-Force Dream Season Review

The Bottom Line:Due to its aggressive eccentric system the PSE X-Force Dream Season is a very fast bow capable of generating blazing IBO speeds. Outfitted with highly pre-loaded limbs this bow has minimal shock and vibration and, as a result, is very quiet. While the draw cycle is relatively smooth, there is a notable... read full review

2010 PSE X-Force Dream Season UF

Brace Height	6.5 "
AtA Length	33.625 "
Draw Length	27 " - 31 "
Draw Weight	50 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	348 fps - 356 fps
Weight	4.2 lbs
Let-Off	70%

Manufactured: 2008 - 2010
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out of 3 reviews

Hoyt Alphamax 35 Review

The Bottom Line:The Alphamax 35 is a well balanced, lightweight, and quiet bow that offers great shootability. While this rig is not the fastest bow out there, it has a smooth draw and low hand shock. With a lot of innovative engineering solutions, the Alphamax 35 is a very solid and forgiving bow with great performance.... read full review

2010 Hoyt Alphamax 35 XTR

Brace Height	7 "
AtA Length	35 "
Draw Length	27 " - 31 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	316 fps
Weight	4.1 lbs
Let-Off	75%

Manufactured: 2009 - 2010
Specs were not changed

User rating:

out of 8 reviews

Hoyt Maxxis 31 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... read full review

2011 Hoyt Maxxis 31 (XTR Cam)

Brace Height	7 "
AtA Length	31 "
Draw Length	26 " - 30 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	323 fps
Weight	3.9 lbs
Let-Off	75%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
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out of 2 reviews

Hoyt Maxxis 35 Review

The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Maxxis 35 is a lightweight and well balanced bow with 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 or anyone looking for a high quality rig. While it's not the cheapest bow out there,... read full review

2011 Hoyt Maxxis 35 (XTR Cam)

Brace Height	7 "
AtA Length	35 "
Draw Length	27 " - 31 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 90 lbs
IBO Speed	318 fps
Weight	4.2 lbs
Let-Off	75%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
Specs were not changed

User rating:

out of 1 review

Hoyt Katera XL 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... read full review

2009 Hoyt Katera XL (Z3 Cam)

Brace Height	7.5 "
AtA Length	36 "
Draw Length	25.5 " - 31.5 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	320 fps
Weight	4.6 lbs
Let-Off	65% or 75%

Manufactured: 2008 - 2009
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out of 3 reviews

Ross CR334 Review

The Bottom Line:The Ross CR334 is assembled with the highest quality materials available and it is evident in the way this bow performs. This bow is quiet, accurate, smooth and reasonably fast. Shooters will also find it well balanced and easy to tune. While draw length adjustments do require additional modules it... read full review

2007 Ross CR334

Brace Height	7.75 "
AtA Length	34 "
Draw Length	26 " - 31 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	305 fps
Weight	4.0 lbs
Let-Off	65% or 80%

Manufactured: 2006 - 2007
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User rating:

out of 6 reviews

Mathews Monster Review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews Monster is a fast and aggressive bow with a stiff draw cycle. While its short valley is something many archers will have to get used to, the back wall is very solid. While this is a super fast bow, it does have a notable hump closer to the end of the draw cycle. Being a very fast and aggressive... read full review

2010 Mathews Monster

Brace Height	6 "
AtA Length	33.5 "
Draw Length	25 " - 30 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	353 fps
Weight	4.4 lbs
Let-Off	80%

Manufactured: 2009 - 2010
Specs were not changed

User rating:

out of 2 reviews

Hoyt Spyder 34 Review

The Bottom Line:Hoyt compacted their popular 35-inch model to 34-inches. Although this may not seem like a large difference, the demand for a shorter bow has been addressed. Those who have adjusted to the shorter valley love the smooth drawing RKT cams. With tons of adjustability and color options available, the... read full review

2013 Hoyt Spyder 34

Brace Height	6.75 "
AtA Length	34 "
Draw Length	25.5 " - 31 "
Draw Weight	30 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	330 fps
Weight	4.0 lbs
Let-Off	80%

Manufactured: 2013
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out of 8 reviews

Mathews Monster XLR8 Review

The Bottom Line:With a stiff draw cycle, the Mathews Monster XLR8 is an extremely fast bow - in fact, it's one of the fastest rigs out there. While the valley is short and requires getting used to, the back wall is very solid. Being a very fast and aggressive bow, the Monster XLR8 is definitely not an all-around bow... read full review

2010 Mathews Monster XLR8

Brace Height	5 "
AtA Length	33.5 "
Draw Length	25 " - 30 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	360 fps
Weight	4.4 lbs
Let-Off	80%

Manufactured: 2009 - 2010
Specs were not changed

User rating:

out of 2 reviews

Bowtech Air Raid Review

The Bottom Line:The Air Raid is a very solid and great shooting bow when tuned properly. The unique rotating module cam system design makes it possible to adjust the draw length without using a bow press or changing cams/modules. Although this is not the most lightweight bow out there, this rig is very stable. Overall,... read full review

2009 Bowtech Air Raid

Brace Height	7 "
AtA Length	32.75 "
Draw Length	26 " - 30 "
Draw Weight	55 lbs - 85 lbs
IBO Speed	328 fps - 336 fps
Weight	4.4 lbs
Let-Off	65% - 80%

Manufactured: 2009 - 2010
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User rating:

out of 8 reviews

PSE X-Force Omen Review

The Bottom Line:The PSE X-force Omen Pro is one of the fastest bows on the market today. Improvements to the Omen Pro for 2011 have made a speed bow, with a short brace height, into an accurate shooter. Additionally, the new riser and limb pockets help with accuracy but also make the draw cycle on this bow much smoother... read full review

2013 PSE X-Force Omen Max

Brace Height	5.5 "
AtA Length	33.625 "
Draw Length	26 " - 30 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	358 fps - 366 fps
Weight	4.4 lbs
Let-Off	70%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2013
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User rating:

out of 8 reviews

Mathews Monster 7.0 Review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews Monster 7.0 is one of the best fast bows on the market. With low hand shock and vibration, this great shooting and forgiving rig has a smooth (and a bit stiff) draw cycle. While some shooters feel a little hump closer to the end of the draw cycle, others are pleasantly surprised with the... read full review

2010 Mathews Monster 7.0

Brace Height	7 "
AtA Length	33.5 "
Draw Length	26 " - 31 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	342 fps
Weight	4.35 lbs
Let-Off	65% or 80%

Manufactured: 2010
Specs were not changed

User rating:
no user reviews

Obsession Final Cut Review

The Bottom Line:Obsession Bows has taken their time to develop a compound that is not only built to impress, but to perform and last as well. Although on the expensive end of target compounds, there are many features that stand out that make this bow earn a spot in an archer's hands, from its endless customizability... read full review

2017 Obsession Final Cut

Brace Height	7.875 "
AtA Length	37 "
Draw Length	27 " - 30.5 "
Draw Weight	20 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	329 fps
Weight	- lbs
Let-Off	80%

Manufactured: 2016 - 2018
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User rating:

out of 15 reviews

Hoyt Alphaburner Review

The Bottom Line: no editors' review yet

User Reviews:

Very solid bow from Hoyt. Fast, smooth, quiet, and accurate
by Jacob Hemstock from Osakis, Minnesota
Shoot one or you WILL REGRET it...
by Jake Nigon from Spencer, Wisconsin
Perfect blend of speed and accuracy
by Jesse Butler from Kenton, Ohio
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2011 Hoyt Alphaburner

Brace Height	6 "
AtA Length	34.75 "
Draw Length	22 " - 30 "
Draw Weight	40 lbs - 80 lbs
IBO Speed	340 fps
Weight	4.3 lbs
Let-Off	70%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
Specs were not changed

User rating:

out of 3 reviews

Elite Judge Review

The Bottom Line: no editors' review yet

User Reviews:

The Elite Judge is an all in one bow.
by Rednek Booda Outdoors from Kerens, Tx
Very impressive speed bow with a smooth draw, great...
by Red Lion Archery from Red Lion, PA
One of the best speed bow's ive ever shot!
by Zack Beam from Alabama
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2010 Elite Judge

Brace Height	6 "
AtA Length	34.875 "
Draw Length	26 " - 30 "
Draw Weight	50 lbs - 90 lbs
IBO Speed	343 fps - 347 fps
Weight	4.3 lbs
Let-Off	80%

Manufactured: 2010
Specs were not changed

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