Hoyt HyperEdge Compound Bow

The Hoyt HyperEdge is a 2016 target and tournament crossover that solved a real problem: it holds and aims like a 40-inch bow in a 36-inch package. At a $1,599 launch price it delivered a machined shoot-through riser, all-new UltraFlex limbs, and the 325-fps DFX Cam & 1/2 whose optimized geometry opens the string angle at full draw. The hold is the headline - owners consistently describe a slow, steady float that settles on the spot without stabilizers - backed by a rock-solid dual-cable-stop wall, an optional limb stop for zero give, and a Modular Grip that tunes the hand to dead-center. What I keep coming back to is how adjustable the feel is: the same cam swings from a forgiving hunt-style hold to a tight 65-percent spot-shooter valley with a mod change, and draw weights to 70 pounds let it cross into 3D and hunting. It rewards a shooter with form and is not the pick for a first bow. An excellent bow for the target and 3D archer who wants full-size aiming stability in a compact, maneuverable rig - particularly strong held steady on a spot without a stabilizer forest. Buyers prioritizing a dead-quiet shot and a bit more speed should also look at the Mathews TRX 36, while those wanting the widest let-off adjustability at a lower price should look at the Elite Echelon 37... read full review