Bowtech Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line:At a $999 bow-only launch MSRP, the 2026 Bowtech Ascend does something the brand has not done before - it puts a forged 6061 aluminum riser, metal limb pockets, and press-free DeadLock Lite cam tuning under $1,000. Its IBO rating is 340 fps, and the real-world numbers back it up: a 350-grain arrow chronographs... read full review

The Bottom Line:At a $1,499 launch MSRP, the 2026 Bowtech Alliance 33 is the rare bow that genuinely earns its keep across two seasons - a 33-inch, 4.25-pound platform built on the updated DeadLock cam that tunes left and right with an Allen key and no press, wrapped around a Comfort draw cycle that hands-on shooters... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2026 Bowtech Alliance answers a question hunters have asked for years - can one compact bow be both smooth and fast - by letting the shooter flip between the two with a disc rather than committing at the counter. At a $1,499.99 launch MSRP it delivers a 30.5-inch, 4.09-pound chassis carved out of... read full review

The Bottom Line:Launched for the 2025 model year at a $1,299 launch MSRP and carried unchanged into 2026, the Solution LS is Bowtech's answer for the hunter who wants real flagship tuning without flagship extras. It keeps the parts that matter for accuracy - the full DeadLock cam system you adjust with a wrench on the... read full review

The Bottom Line:At a $1,299 launch MSRP, the 2024-and-current Bowtech Eva Gen3 is the brand's only women's-specific bow, and it earns that slot with real flagship hardware rather than a cosmetic women's package - the full DeadLock cam, TimeLock no-press tuning, the GripLock adjustable grip, and a rigid Dual Lock pocket... read full review

The Bottom Line:Sold from 2023 through 2025 at a $1,599 launch MSRP and since discontinued, the Reckoning Gen2 SD was Bowtech's short-draw target bow - the full Reckoning Gen2 platform, with its DeadLock and TimeLock press-free tuning, adjustable limb-stop-firm draw stop, GripLock grip, and class-leading finish, built... read full review

The Bottom Line:From some experience to a long time archery veteran this bow is ideal for the female hunter. It is the lightest women's bow available with its' forged carbon composite riser and it is all around solid in every category. This bow is designed for women shooters who want more than just a youth bow with... read full review

The Bottom Line:Sold from 2021 through 2023 at a $1,199 launch MSRP, the Eva Shockey Gen 2 was Bowtech's answer to a long-standing gap: a women's-specific hunting bow that gives up none of the brand's flagship engineering. It is the Solution SD platform - DeadLock cams you tune with a wrench on the line, a FlipDisc... read full review

The Bottom Line:The BowTech Reckoning 38 is an awesome bow, with possibly the most and easiest adjustments ever designed into a compound bow. Any archer will appreciate the level of customization the 38 allows for, but the ease of making the adjustments is probably the best feature. No bow press, no fancy tools, just... read full review

The Bottom Line:The BowTech Specialist II can be summed up in one word: unbelievable. Everything about the bow is amazing! It shoots great, feels great, blanances well, and instills a great deal of confidence for anyone spending time with it. Perhaps the best part about the Specialist II is the price, with a suggested... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Reckoning 35 is the definition of a "keeper" bow. It's not the newest kid on the block, but it's still one of the most capable, most tuneable, and most fun compounds you can own. DeadLock and FlipDisc alone make it worth the money - everything else is a bonus. If you want a bow you can set up yourself,... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2020 Bowtech series is an absolute dream lineup for dedicated bowhunters. The Deadlock Cam System is amazing, and gives every person the opportunity to work on their bow to achieve perfect arrow flight. Even for those not as mechanically inclined as others, the Bowtech Revolt X can easily be tuned.... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2020 Bowtech Revolt is a homerun, and deserves any attention it gets this year. The Deadlock Cam is a straight up game changer for shooters to have more ability in how their bow shoots. From a tuning perspective, everything is made easier, and gives shooters direct input without having to buy a bow... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2019 Bowtech Realm SR6 does not look overly special on paper. It looks similar to other bows Bowtech has released, with carried over technology from previous model years. However, the weighted Overdrive Binary Cam System really offers a speed increase without a speed bow feel. 352 feet per second... read full review

The Bottom Line:Archers in 2019 should count their blessings because compound bows have never been so great. Each year, companies are fine tuning what was already a great shooting platform, and creating rigs made specifically for what shooters are demanding. The SS is a designed hunting bow with an ultra smooth draw... read full review