Compound Bow Comparator

The RX-4 Ultra is the third installment of the REDWRK branding from Hoyt, and it is arguably the best carbon model Hoyt has ever produced. The changes to the cam system, although somewhat minor, have really made a better shooting experience with a smoother draw, firmer back wall, and quieter shot. The bow balances super well, the cams have a 5-inch draw length range, and a 50-pound draw weight range makes sure just about anyone interested in a Hoyt carbon hunting can get outfitted with one. Despite no major changes, everything about the RX-4 Ultra is well thought out and is built to withstand the most extreme hunting conditions shooters put it through. The largest negative about the carbon lineup from Hoyt continues to be the price tag, which got larger again this year. A bare bow price of $1749 is expensive. Of course carbon costs more than aluminum, and of course shooters have an insane amount of confidence shooting the best of what a giant like Hoyt has to offer, which comes at a price. However, even shooters with an unlimited budget to purchase a new bow will have to take a long hard look to justify an additional $500 when compared to the 2020 aluminum Hoyt hunting bow, and potentially $750 when compared to other brands aluminum flagship models. The 2020 RX-4 Ultra is an amazing bow, but the price tag is getting ridiculous, and that alone will cause many shooters to look elsewhere. Read full review...

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...

• Subtle improvements on a solid RX platform from 2019
• The draw stop and draw length module are connected to each other
• Good match of longer 6 3/4-inch brace height and 334 feet per second
• Noticeably quieter than last year

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

• Lots of negative buzz regarding not changing much from previous models
• The moveable grip may be more gimmicky than useful
• Another price increase for Hoyt brings the RX-4 Ultra to a suggested price of $1749, making it the most expensive carbon bow ever produced

• 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