Compound Bow Comparator

The Hoyt Prevail 37 is a flagship target bow that asks one honest question of its buyer: do you want the smoothest draw on the line, or the firmest wall and a touch more speed? From 2017 through 2019 it stayed remarkably consistent - a 37.25-inch axle-to-axle, 4.8-pound platform on the TEC Shoot-Thru riser, XT2000 limbs, and the 4-angle modular grip - and it let the archer answer that question with the cam, X3 at 313 fps IBO for the smooth draw or SVX at 321 fps for the firm, aggressive wall. Real-world the SVX measured 298 fps with a 330-grain arrow at 60 pounds and 262 fps with a heavy target arrow, a hair behind a dedicated speed bow on the same setup but paired with the firm draw and long-riser hold a competitor lives on. What I keep coming back to is what owners say once the bow is set up: an aim that locks onto the target face and stays put, a thin adjustable grip that takes the torque out of the hand, and a chassis that tunes clean and predictable in a handful of arrows. Sitting in the middle of the Prevail family, it is a hair handier than the 40-inch Prevail 40 and steadier than the compact 35-inch Prevail FX, giving the mid-draw competitor the length most target archers settle on. Hoyt did not publish a hard MSRP for the series; it sat at flagship target-bow pricing, putting the shoot-through riser, the modular grip, and a true two-cam target platform in the hands of a serious shooter. An excellent bow for the freestyle, field, and 3D archer who wants a stable mid-length platform and a choice of cam personality, particularly strong on the indoor spot, the field course, and a 3D twelve-ring at distance. Buyers who prioritize a higher let-off and Elite's draw should also look at the Elite Echelon 37, and those who want PSE's speed lineage on a tall-brace target frame should look at the PSE Supra. Read full review...

The Echelon 37 is an outstanding target bow with the ability for shooters to tune it exactly how they want. Although it will still have an Elite draw cycle, the ability to adjust the let-off from 75-90%, in addition to choosing which draw stop style to use (limb stop or cable stop) is really outstanding, and something that may open up the customer base a bit for Elite since they have historically only offered a limb stop aided back wall. The feel of the new technology and integrations into the Echelon 37 are great, and this bow is a flat out shooter. For those wanting any extra edge they can get, the ability to fine tune everything about this bow should gives shooters a competitive edge in the target world. The price is expensive, and the black limbs only are kind of a drag. However, winning target archery competitions can help offset the cost of the bow, and black limbs may not matter much when standing at the top of the podium. Shooters have more say than ever before in regards to how the Echelon 37 shoots and feels, and with some much customization, Elite really has made a target bow for everyone based on how they set it up. Read full review...

The 2013 PSE Supra Max is a redesign of the Supra (2011) and the Supra ME (2012). With new technologies in the riser, cams and limb pockets, this rig is a common sight at any archery competitive event. The cutouts in the riser reduce the weight by approximately 20 percent, yet continue to offer a very strong and solid platform. The redesigned limb pockets reduce the weight slightly, but not only look nice, the also provide a solid housing for the split limbs while eliminating any slippage or limb twist. The redesigned Mini Evo cams offer a shorter power stroke, smooth draw, and plenty of speed. The limbs and this new cam system will definitely perform and launch an arrow at or near IBO with the accuracy one would expect from a competition bow. This rig is commonly found at most competitions. Although the Supra Max has a 37 1/4" ATA and a very forgiving 7" brace height. The split limb system also comes in a variety of weight from 40# - 70# peak weights, and each set are adjustable in 10# increments. If the shooter is looking into getting into competition shooting, the Supra Max is affordable enough to get started, yet possesses the quality that even the most experienced completion shooters seek. Read full review...

• The riser holds like it is bolted to the target - an owner tuning the X3 called the aim rock-steady with a completely neutral, zero-torque grip, textbook out of the box
• Tunes clean and predictable - every yoke, cam-lane, and rest input produced a crisp response, and the bow paper-tuned to a good tear in a handful of arrows
• Two cams, one chassis - pick the smooth X3 or the firm-walled, faster SVX without changing the riser, grip, or the platform you have learned
• The 4-angle modular grip is thin and adjustable - swapping to a more vertical plate cut grip torque and settled the balance for one competitive shooter
• Mid-length forgiveness without the bulk - at 37.25 inches and 4.8 pounds it steadies the float yet stays lighter and handier than a full 40-inch target rig

• Tons of customization and fine tuning based on preferences
• 8 color options to choose from
• New technology including the cam system, cable slide, grip, and riser
• Customized draw stops for a personalized feel

• Easy to tune and shoot
• No noticeable vibration
• Quiet
• Easy to tune
• Solid shooting platform

• The SVX cam has a very firm, very short valley that draws harder than its poundage suggests - that is the aggressive target cam doing its job, but an archer who wants an easier draw should choose the X3 version instead
• Some post-shot kick on the firm SVX cam - timing both cams to their stops together and moving to premium strings settles it, and the X3 runs softer if that matters to you
• Out of production since 2019 and found only on the used market now - target archers who want a new Hoyt rig should look at the brand's current target lineup

• MSRP of $1399 is competitive for target archery, but still pricey
• Draw length maxes at 31-inches, which arguably still fits most shooters

• Spongy back wall; recommend changing the factory stop and re-adjusting