Hoyt Highline Compound Bow

The Hoyt Highline, a four-year carryover that listed around $1,399 to $1,459 at major retailers from its 2022 debut through 2025, is the rare hunting bow built specifically for the long-draw archer the rest of the market under-serves. Its case is simple and concrete: a 36.5-inch axle-to-axle aluminum frame that reaches a genuine 34 inches of draw and holds the pin dead-steady at full draw, paired with the smooth HBX Pro cam, the full In-Line Picatinny accessory system, and an included Short Stop stabilizer. It is not a speed bow - its 345 fps IBO describes a long-draw rig, and shot short at 30 inches it chronographs in the low 290s - but stretched to the 33-inch draw it was engineered around, the long power stroke and the steady, forgiving hold are exactly what a tall hunter needs. What stayed with me most is the shot itself - dead and quiet behind that long, stable hold; owners say the same, consistently calling it one of the quietest bows they have shot, and that calm finish is what makes it accurate at distance. An excellent bow for the long-draw bowhunter who shoots 32 inches or more and values a rock-steady hold over chart-topping speed, particularly strong on open-country spot-and-stalk hunts. Buyers with a normal draw who want a quiet long-axle flagship should also look at the Mathews V3X 33, while those chasing the widest adjustability for the least money should consider the PSE EVO NXT 33... read full review