Hoyt Torrex XT Compound Bow

The Hoyt Torrex XT is the fast, refined half of Hoyt's value lineup - a $749 bow-only hunter that takes the bargain-flagship Torrex formula, drops the brace height an inch for 9 fps more on its 336 IBO rating, and adds the roller cable guard and Shock Pods dampers the base bow does without. It keeps the parts that matter most: the RX-1 X-Act grip, the Cam & 1/2 system, the easy 80-percent hold, and the proven Torrex real-world output in the high 260s to low 290s fps with hunting arrows. What stood out to me shooting it is how smooth and quiet the XT runs for the money - the roller guard and tip dampers earn their keep, and the shot comes back to hand with almost no torque. It is an excellent bow for the performance-minded hunter who wants speed and a polished shot without flagship pricing, particularly strong as a treestand and western hunting rig for a shooter with settled form. Buyers who would rather have maximum forgiveness and the lowest price should look at the standard Torrex in the same family; buyers who want the widest one-bow adjustment range should also consider the Diamond Infinite Edge Pro... read full review