Compound Bow Comparator

The Hammer is a great looking bow that is fun to shoot and competitively priced at $750. Those shooters interested in a speed bow with a little longer brace height will love the Hammer's EVO platform and smooth draw cycle. With sppeds up to 327 feet per second IBO, tons of cam adjustability, and great looking finish options, shooters should give this Hammer a try. Despite a little handshock, and a slightly heavy overall bare bow weight of 4.2 pounds, the Hammer is a definite contender for shooters wanting a hunting bow that can double as a 3d shooter on the weekends. Read full review...

The PSE Dreamseason EVO is a great addition to the already successful X Force line. A bow this smooth is typically much slower; because of this shooters are equipped with a faster bow with more kinetic energy than before without a more extreme draw or added draw weight. With several technology upgrades and the convenience and ease of the adjustable cam, this bow promises to be PSE's flagship bow for 2011. The EVO is not the most inexpensive bow, but many feel the technology upgrades are worth the extra money. The EVO has a very positive following and just may be what PSE is calling, "The Ultimate Hunting Bow." Overall, the EVO would be a great bow for those looking for a fast, balanced, smooth drawing hunting bow that works well in the tree stand or ground blind with the ability to shoot 3d on the weekends. Read full review...

• Built on the popular EVO platform
• MSRP of $750 for a Proline bow
• Forgiving seven-inch brace height combined with great speed
• Six-inches of draw length adjustment with an included module

• One of the best high quality speed bows in 2011
• Great shooting rig (some shooters believe it's better than the ever popular Axe 6)
• Well balanced bow with a solid back wall (one draw stop on each of two cams)
• Extremely adjustable eccentric system - no bow press or modules are needed to change the draw length
• Surprisingly smooth drawing for a speed bow (no hump or short valley)
• Good valley (not short and not long)

• May be a bit heavy for some at 4.2 pounds bare bow
• A little vibration after the shot

• The draw cycle is relatively stiff (but very smooth)
• May be a bit heavy for some although very balanced in hand (4.4 pounds)