Compound Bow Comparator

The RX-3 Turbo is a compact speed bow, with some of the best technology on the market today. Shooters will benefit from the carbon riser design in a lot of ways, and the new cams have an outstanding feeling. The Hoyt RX-3 Turbo has been tweaked for the better by getting a new riser design, new cams, an improved adjustable grip, and arguably the best shooting experience a Hoyt carbon has ever offered. In addition to this, it is offered in a ton of popular colors and camo options, and can be further customized for an additional $100 to get something different straight from the factory. All of this comes at a price though, both literally and figuratively. The bow has an MSRP of $1699, which is the highest price for a Hoyt hunting bow ever. It is so high, a shooter could easily purchase an aluminum riser Hoyt, and deck it out with some high end hunting accessories for almost the same price. However, if shooters are interested in more speed, as the Turbo has to offer, Hoyt does not offer an aluminum series Turbo model, so carbon is the only option for shooters wanting that. The 31-inch axle-to-axle may be too compact for some shooters as well. Historically, shorter draw guys have been drawn to the Turbo models, so it makes sense to offer in a more compact design. However, the longer version of the Turbo measuring 33-inches arguably appealed to more shooters. The final major con has to do with the carbon riser. In the past, carbon bows were marketed for their superior overall weight to strength properties. This meant the carbon risers were lighter, and therefore easier to pack in the mountains. The new carbon Turbo is heavier than 4-pounds with all the dampeners installed, which is not any lighter than many aluminum riser bows. For other shooters, this could end up being a deal breaker. Overall, the RX-3 Turbo is arguably the best carbon Turbo bow Hoyt has ever made, and anyone able to afford this rig will be pleased with all the new designs and integrated technology it offers. Read full review...

The REDWRX series is the stamp of approval from Hoyt meaning the bow is the best of everything Hoyt has to offer. The RX-1 Turbo is the speed demon of the new series, and an ATA rating of 350 feet per second places the Hoyt among many of the fastest bows on the market, especially considering the higher let off of the RX-1 Turbo. Some shooters may be hesitant with the brace height dipping below 6-inches on the new offering, but it will not impact others based on the easy to manage draw cycle. The new axel-to-axel measurement of 32-inches will be great for some shooters, and not ideal for others, but the 32-inch measurement is a sweet spot for many hunters being compact enough to fit in most hunting situations and stable enough to not feel like a compact model. The price is absolutely outrageous at $1599 retail, and even at that price, Hoyt will still sell tons of these. Perhaps the largest negative to the actual bow itself is the overall weight of the bow. 3.9-pounds, realistically over 4-pounds with the dampening accessories added, which every shooter will use, is very heavy for a carbon riser. It may help with being stable on the shot, and it does balance perfectly, but carbon used to have a selling point for being lighter and easier to carry over long hauls. This bow is not necessarily lightweight, and just being a little warmer and a little stronger than aluminum may not be enough for paying the premium price for 2018. The bow shoots outstanding, feels amazing on the draw and shot, and flings arrows extremely fast considering the high let off options. If shooters can move past the price and do not care about the added weight, the Hoyt RX-1 Turbo will make tons of people very happy. Read full review...

• The ZT Pro Turbo cam is the fastest, highest let-off cam ever from Hoyt
• The RX-3 is a complete overhaul, giving shooters refined versions of every component
• A lot of appearance customizations

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• Modular adjustment cam in three base models to maximize performance
• More compact 32-inch axel-to-axel measurement
• 350 feet per second  

• The most expensive Hoyt hunting bow with an MSRP of $1699
• Teh 31-inch axel-to-axel may be too short for some wanting more speed

• Stiffer draw cycle than the Hyper ZT cam
• A 5 7/8- inch brace height may scare some shooters away
• $1599 MSRP is getting very pricey for a bow