Hoyt Carbon RX-10 Ultra Compound Bow

The Carbon RX-10 Ultra is the 2026 carbon flagship stretched to 33 1/2 inches for hunters who already know a longer bow aims better for them, at a $2,199 launch MSRP. Its headline for the year isn't speed or geometry - both carry over from the RX-9 Ultra - but XTS, Hoyt's first press-free tuning system, which cleans up left/right and high/low tears up to about an inch with an Allen key. The performance is there to back the hold: about 324 fps at 30 inches, 70 pounds, and a 350-grain arrow, dead in the hand with no bare-bow vibration, and a 4.5-lb carbon package that's light for a bow this long. The draw is firm and slightly stiff rather than silky, and that's the honest trade - this platform gives up a touch of draw sweetness for a very forgiving valley and a long, steady hold. In my experience it's the kind of bow that gets better the longer you hold on target, which is exactly what its buyer wants. An excellent bow for the western, long-range-leaning, or target-crossover hunter who prioritizes a steady pin and a light carbon riser, particularly strong on a slow, deliberate long-distance shot. Buyers who prioritize a silent shot and a lower price should also look at the Mathews Phase4 33... read full review