Compound Bow Comparator

The Echelon 39 is fully redesigned, basically from scratch, and the end result is an outstanding piece of equipment. This bow shoots like a dream, and has enough customization options to meet the exact demands of every shooter on the market in 2018. Shooters historically off the Elite band wagon in the past based on the high let-offs and solid back wall can now opt for lower let-offs and a cable stop feel for the back wall. There are three stabilizer mounting holes, 8 finish options, a new cam, a new grip, and a newly designed cable containment system, which aides in tuning the entire bow. Everything about the Echelon 39 screams shooter, and when given a test shot, it becomes very evident why some many people in the target world have taken the Elite challenge and never looked back. For anyone on the market for a 39-inch axel-to-axel target bow, the Echelon should get a long hard look, because it is one of the best shooting target bows on the market in 2018. The price tag is high, but so are the list of features and customization options available. Read full review...

The Echelon 37 is an outstanding target bow with the ability for shooters to tune it exactly how they want. Although it will still have an Elite draw cycle, the ability to adjust the let-off from 75-90%, in addition to choosing which draw stop style to use (limb stop or cable stop) is really outstanding, and something that may open up the customer base a bit for Elite since they have historically only offered a limb stop aided back wall. The feel of the new technology and integrations into the Echelon 37 are great, and this bow is a flat out shooter. For those wanting any extra edge they can get, the ability to fine tune everything about this bow should gives shooters a competitive edge in the target world. The price is expensive, and the black limbs only are kind of a drag. However, winning target archery competitions can help offset the cost of the bow, and black limbs may not matter much when standing at the top of the podium. Shooters have more say than ever before in regards to how the Echelon 37 shoots and feels, and with some much customization, Elite really has made a target bow for everyone based on how they set it up. Read full review...

• Forgiving platform with a 39-inch axel-to-axel measurement
• New caged riser, great feeling grip, new cable containment system, and cams
• Adjustability and customization in the draw cycle to create a feel shooters want
• Custom draw stops gives shooters the exact feel they want at the back wall
• Some cool target colors available

• Tons of customization and fine tuning based on preferences
• 8 color options to choose from
• New technology including the cam system, cable slide, grip, and riser
• Customized draw stops for a personalized feel

• Suggested retail price of $1399 is steep for some, although this is comparable to other target bows
• It would be nice to see limbs other than black available

• MSRP of $1399 is competitive for target archery, but still pricey
• Draw length maxes at 31-inches, which arguably still fits most shooters