Compound Bow Comparator

The Carbon Element is a very quiet bow with great shootability characteristics. While it could be a bit faster, its innovative riser design along with a very smooth draw cycle and efficient silencing package make it a great shooting bow. Very lightweight, forgiving, and perfectly balanced, even a bare Carbon Element delivers very quiet shots with virtually no hand shock or vibration whatsoever. While it still has a higher price tag, the Carbon Element is much more affordable than the ever popular and very similar Carbon Matrix. Built with very innovative, effective, and proven technologies, the Carbon Element is admittedly one of the best shooting hunting bows in 2011. Read full review...

The Hoyt CRX 32 is a lightweight, compact, and well balanced bow with extremely low vibration and great shootability characteristics. While this rig is considered to be an enhanced version of the ever popular Maxxis 31, it's a better shooting bow at a lower price. Still, it's not the cheapest bow out there, but is definitely one of the best quality rigs introduced in 2011. Shooters strongly agree the CRX 32 is a perfectly balanced, accurate, and smooth bow that is dead in the hand. With a wide draw weight range (40-90 lbs), this rig is a great choice for all hunters who like to own high quality rigs with great shootability characteristics. Read full review...

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 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...

• Extremely quiet bow with virtually no hand shock or vibration
• Very lightweight yet well balanced and strong
• Has a smooth draw cycle and a very firm back wall
• Easily adjustable draw length - modules can be changed without using a bow press
• One of the best shooting hunting bows in 2011

• Great shooting and extremely quiet bow with low vibration
• Perfectly balanced
• Smooth draw cycle with a nice valley and a solid back wall
• Draw length can be adjusted without using a bow press
• Extended draw length range
• Extended draw weight range - great for big game hunting

• lightweight and well balanced
• has a smooth draw cycle and a solid back wall
• quiet bow with minimal vibration
• great draw weight poundage
• draw length can be adjusted without using a bow press

• very lightweight and balanced
• equipped with durable limbs
• has minimal vibration and is very quiet
• no bow press is required for adjusting draw length
• has a smooth eccentric system with a solid wall

• Not the cheapest bow out there

• Not the cheapest bow

• not the cheapest bow
• could be a bit faster

• not the fastest bow out there