Diamond Carbon Knockout Compound Bow

At a $749 launch MSRP, the Diamond Carbon Knockout answers a real gap: a genuinely purpose-built women's carbon bow rather than a recolored men's model. The full carbon Knight riser keeps it to 3.2 pounds, the ladies-tuned Synchronized Binary Cam holds a real valley across its 22.5 to 27 inch range, and the 302 fps IBO is plenty for whitetail-range hunting once you accept, as with any bow, that real short-draw arrow speed lands below the IBO figure. What I keep coming back to is how the smaller cam and the light carbon frame make the whole bow feel approachable, drawing lighter than the number and settling into a firm limb-stop wall that builds confidence fast. It arrives ready to hunt with the full R.A.K. kit, and although Diamond has retired it from the current lineup after a 2018 to 2025 run, remaining stock and used examples keep it relevant for shoppers who want carbon without a four-figure bill. It is an excellent bow for the newer-to-intermediate female or short-draw archer who values light weight, a forgiving draw, and out-of-box readiness, particularly for treestand whitetail hunting and form-building target work. Buyers who want the same platform for a little less should look at the Bowtech Carbon Rose, and those who prioritize maximum adjustability and the lowest price should look at the Mission Craze... read full review