Compound Bow Comparator

Hunters continue to demand the most performance from their rigs while maintaining shootability and forgiveness. The Carbon Spyder FX is a short bow with an actual draw length feel of a longer axel-to-axel model, cams that shoot up to 330 feet per second, and a 6 3/4-inch brace height for forgiveness. Shooters wanting the ultimate compact hunting bow with a weight of only 3.6-pounds should take a serious look at the 2016 Hoyt offering. An MSRP of $1399 is not cheap, but for the serious archer, a hunting bow with these specifications and favorable draw cycle may be worth the extra money in the long run. Read full review...

The Hoyt Carbon ZT 30 is another great offering by Hoyt, but the price tag is sure to scare off a lot of shooters. Although there are some advancements in technology for the 2014 Hoyt Carbon Spyder 30, the difference may not be enough to justify an upgrade. With that being said, those who did not buy the 2014 model will get a stronger riser, a Zero Torque Cable Guard system, and confidence in buying a top of the line bow from a giant in the archery industry. This bow is lightweight, compact in design, and has an easy drawing cam system producing decent speed numbers with a forgiving brace height. Price tag aside, this bow is a winner, but the ultimate decision will be the shooters personal preference. Read full review...

• The most compact carbon bow produced by Hoyt
• Cams give the bow a longer axel-to-axel feel
• Dual string stops or cable stop option for the back wall feel shooters prefer
• 50-pounds of draw weight adjustment

• Hoyt always rates their speed with achievable numbers (332 fps IBO)
• Hoyt claims this carbon riser is the lightest, quietest, and strongest one made so far
• Tons of color and finish options available
• Easy to shoot, dead in hand, maneuverable in any situation

• Not everyone wants a short, compact hunting bow
• MSRP is $1399

• 30-inch axel-to-axel measurement may be short for some
• Fit and finish has historically not been great in terms of longevity
• MSRP of $1449 is tough to swallow even if shooters are not on a budget