Hoyt Carbon RX-10 Ultra LD Compound Bow

The Hoyt Carbon RX-10 Ultra LD is the answer to a question tall archers have been asking for years: how to shoot a compact, quiet carbon hunting bow at a genuine 33-inch draw without switching to a target rig. Launched for 2026 at a $2,199 MSRP, it replaces the RX-9 as the carbon flagship and takes the 33 1/4-inch Ultra chassis to a full 33 inches with a larger HBX Gen 4 LD cam, TXL limbs, and a new roller guard. That long power stroke is what makes it the fastest RX-10 at 355 fps IBO, confirmed at 33 inches of draw in Hoyt's whitepaper. The gen-two carbon riser delivers the dead, quiet shot owners prize, the 7 5/8-inch brace and long axle-to-axle length give the steadiest hold in the family, and the new XTS system tunes out paper tears without a press, often in a couple of adjustments. In my experience the standout is how the long draw smooths an already-flat cycle while adding speed rather than harshness. An excellent bow for the long-draw hunter, 31 1/4 to 33 inches, who wants target-rig draw length with treestand portability, particularly strong on Western spot-and-stalk and long-hold accuracy. Buyers prioritizing a lower price on a long-ATA carbon should look at the PSE Mach 34, and those putting silence first should look at the Mathews Phase4 33... read full review