Compound Bow Comparator

The Pro Defiant is a great shooting compact hunting bow, which feels great on the shot and is designed to simply perform. It is not category winning in any specific area, but simply shoots great, and is backed by a pretty recognizable name in the archery world. Some shooters may be disappointed in the 2017 Pro Defiant because it does not offer anything earth shatteringly new over the previous 2016 model. However, it is important to keep in mind how great the DFX cam system is to shoot, and how well thought out the shorter hunting bow actually is. For diehard archers wanting a shorter bow, the Pro Defiant deserves a test shot without a doubt. Read full review...

The Defiant is taking some criticism for not being much different than the previous Nitrum 30 to warrant an upgrade. However, Hoyt has redesigned most major components on the Defiant to make it a new bow, with a better shooting experience. The Defiant has an option for cable stops of string stops, is offered in 50-pounds of draw weight adjustment, and features more highly stressed preloaded limbs for a better feel at full draw. The speed will more than likely not be a deciding factor one way of the other coming in at 331 feet per second, but it would be hard to say no to the Defiant if it added an additional 10 feet per second. The platform is great, the shooting experience is improved, but if shooters only look at the paper performance rating, it would be tough to justify $999 on a new Defiant. With that being said, those that feel the difference in how the Defiant shoots, will more than likely be impressed. Archery is all about personal preference, and the Defiant is no different. To know for sure, shooters should test shoot one for themselves. Read full review...

• Solid platform remains similar to the 2016 Defiants
• New riser design
• Addition of adding limb colors for target models

• Newly designed riser, DFX cam system, limb pockets, and preloaded limbs
• Compact bow with longer axel-to-axel feel
• 3.6-pounds bare bow
• 7-inch brace height

• Not much change from the 2016 Defiant
• MSRP of $999 for hunting colors and $1149 for target colors

• 331 feet per second is on the slow side in the speed department
• $999 although a comparable flagship price, is a premium price