Hoyt SuperHawk Compound Bow

The Hoyt SuperHawk was Hoyt's mid-priced answer for the bowhunter who wanted the brand's engineering in a traditional laminated-limb bow, and judged on that brief it delivers. You get a compact, easy-handling 31-inch hunting bow at a light 4.1 pounds, the most forgiving brace in its class at 7.5 inches, a smooth-leaning M4 Cam & 1/2 at 306 fps IBO and 75% let-off, and the quiet appeal of a proven XT 500 laminated limb that has a fifteen-year track record behind it now. Drawing one, what stands out is how undramatic it is - a rounded cycle, a settled wall, and a brace that quietly forgives a rushed shot - which is exactly what makes a bow like this easy to shoot well in the field. Because it left production after a single 2009 season, today's buyer is shopping the used rack and should budget for fresh strings and cables, but the underlying hardware is sound Hoyt engineering that has aged gracefully. It is an excellent value hunting bow for the whitetail and hog hunter who prizes a forgiving, no-drama shot and a compact frame over chasing the speed chart. Buyers who want the most velocity in this class should look at the PSE Bow Madness, and those who want the widest tuning and let-off adjustability should look at the Diamond Black Ice... read full review