Compound Bow Comparator

To earn the RedWrx badge, the RX-3 Ultra had to endure and withstand the 1500 dry fire test and the 1,000,000 draw cycle test at 80-pounds and 30-inches of draw. So, not only does the engineering team do their homework in producing a great shooting bow, it is also put through a rigorous testing cycle to do as much abuse as possible and still have a functioning bow in the end. Those on the market for a target bow have come to the understanding a carbon riser is going to cost more than an aluminum riser. However, aluminum riser bows are staying pretty close to the same price point, and the models are growing relatively quickly. The MSRP of $1699 is expensive for anyone buying their own bows, and many shooters are going to have to ask themselves if a carbon Hoyt is worth it. However, price aside it is hard to find fault with the RX-3 Ultra, and any negatives are nitpicky. The IBO rating could be faster, but the ZT Pro cams have high let-off and the brace height is almost 7-inches. The carbon could be more lightweight than it is, but that could compromise how vibration free and stable the bow is. The Ultra is a shooter, and deserves a test shot for anyone on the market for a new do it all bow. Unfortunately, the price of this rig is going to turn a lot of people away who would absolutely fall in love with the RX-3 Ultra if is was more reasonably priced. Read full review...

The Ultra reverts back to when Hoyt produced 35-inch axel-to-axel flagship hunting bows. The upgrades for the 2018 calendar year gives shooters the sense that every single component of the bow is well thought out and properly executed. The draw is outstanding, and the new cam system is without a doubt a step in the right direction in terms of tune ability and arrow flight. The high let-off feels outstanding even if the arrow speed is a bit slow based on 2018 standards. The overall weight of 4.1-pounds bare bow is heavier than previous carbon models, and starts to feel more like an aluminum bow, which some shooters will love and others will hate. The new camo patterns are outstanding, and truly give every buyer an option matching their style and personality. The price of $1599 is extremely expensive, even if it is the best of what Hoyt has to offer for 2018. This price is bordering on outrageous, but they are still going to sell a ton of them based on how well they perform. Read full review...

• Redesigned everything to give carbon every edge imaginable
• The lowest shock carbon bow Hoyt has ever made
• Forgiving 6 3/4-inch brace height

• Hoyt reviewed everything in order to release the best bow possible
• 25.5-32-inches of draw length adjustment through three base cam systems
• Some amazing looking camo options

• The 4.1-pound bare bow is a quite a bit heavier with all the dampeners
• 334 feet per second is pretty slow for 2019 standards
• An MSRP of $1699 is borderline outrageous

• 4.1 pounds before any of the dampeners or accessories are added
• 330 feet per second is slow when combined with a 6-inch brace height
• $1599 MSRP is getting very pricey for a bare bow