Compound Bow Comparator

The Axius Ultra is a sweet shooting hunting bow for 2020. This model has a newly designed ZTR cam system, an integrated mount for the popular QAD Integrate rest, and a wide range of draw length and weight adjustment to fit almost any interested shooter on the market for a new hunting bow. The Axius Ultra would make an awesome do it all bow for hunting or 3D, and arguably has the best draw cycle of any cam system Hoyt has ever created. For diehard Hoyt shooters, the Axius Ultra is another installment of a solid lineup. However, the price tag continues to go up for Hoyt. This aluminum riser has a suggested retail price of $1249, which is more expensive than any hunting bow for sale in 2020 from the other major compound bow makers. With only minor tweaks from 2019, it is really hard to justify the $50 increase, especially when the lower price is still higher than competitors. The Axius Ultra is a sweet shooting hunting bow, and will perform very well for anyone choosing to purchase. However, the price is getting too high, and sales are sure to reflect that, even though the bow is a great shooter. Read full review...

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...

• New cam design integrates the module and draw stop together
• Hoyt claims this is the smoothest drawing, most vibration free cam
• 5-inches of draw length adjustments and 6 different limb configurations

• 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

• Not many major changes from the outgoing Ultra model - although there are upgrades
• Another price increase for a suggested retail of $1249

• 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