Hoyt Trykon Sport Compound Bow

The Hoyt Trykon Sport answers a narrow question well: what does a smaller-framed or shorter-draw hunter shoot when a youth bow is a toy and a full-size flagship does not fit? Hoyt's answer was to shrink a real Trykon rather than dress up a kid's bow, giving this buyer a machined riser, ZR12 split limbs, a 20-to-50-pound range, and a light 3.2-pound compact frame that draws down to 23 inches. The 2009 upgrade to the Cam and 1/2 Plus lifted rated speed from 265 to 290 fps and is the version to seek out if speed matters, though both configs share the same fit and forgiveness. It holds a firmer 75% let-off and a short 6.5-inch brace, so it rewards a shooter who stays engaged on the back wall over one who wants a soft modern draw. In my experience this class of bow earns its keep on maneuverability and fit rather than raw numbers, and the Sport is proportioned for the person drawing it in a way most hunting bows are not. With no launch MSRP ever published and a used-market price around $200 to $300 today, it is an accessible way into a genuine Hoyt for the right shooter. An excellent bow for the smaller-framed or short-draw hunter who wants a real hunting setup without a youth cap, and particularly strong as a light, growable ground-blind and treestand rig. Buyers prioritizing the widest possible adjustment range should also look at the Diamond Razor Edge, and those wanting a longer, more forgiving frame at full hunting weight should look at the Bear Truth... read full review