Compound Bow Comparator

The Elite GT500 is a very adjustable all around bow suitable for different types of archery. While first models were cam specific, the latest modification has a modular-adjustable performance system capable of generating respectable speeds. With wide ranges of draw length and draw weight adjustment, this bow will fit different shooters including big game hunters. This is a steady and great holding bow that is a fairly stiff (but smooth) on the draw with a little hump at the end. The back wall is rock solid due to the two draw stops the performance system is designed with. The valley is good and allows for creeping a little without the bow wanting to take off. Overall, the Elite GT500 is a great all-around bow suitable for all types of archery including hunting, 3D shooting, and spot shooting. Read full review...

The Elite Pure offers versatility for shooters who participate in a variety of shooting types. For those shooters with a long draw, or those in the market for a longer axel-to-axel bow, the Pulse may be the bow for them. With fast speeds of up to 330 feet per second, a seven-inch brace height, and an extremely smooth draw, the Elite Pulse has a lot to offer target shooters and hunters alike. The minimal hand shock noticed while shooting bare bow is easily fixed by adding a front mounting stabilizer, which the majority of shooters use anyways. For shooters interested in either a hunting bow or a target bow, there may be better options. However, for those looking to get the best of both worlds, the Elite Pure may be a perfect option. Read full review...

• excellent finish
• narrow style grip feels very comfortable to many shooters
• steady and holds very well
• good valley and rock solid back wall
• wide range of draw length and draw weight adjustment
• modular-adjustable eccentric system (2010 version only)
• relatively smooth (but a fairly stiff) draw cycle
• good all-around bow suitable for hunting, 3D, and indoor spots

• Smooth draw and decent speeds (IBO speeds up to 330 feet per second)
• Lots of draw adjustability in terms of draw weight (50, 60, 70, and 80 pound maximum pull limbs) and draw length (27.5- 31.5 inches)
• Holds very well at an extremely solid back wall
• Industries only transferable lifetime warranty

• earlier models (before 2010) were cam specific
• draw cycle is on the stiff side and has a hump at the end
• a bare bow could have less vibration (installing a good stabilizer helps to quiet it down)

• A little hand shock and noise after the shot