Youth Compound Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line:Bear claims the Approach HC breaks all the "Get what you pay for" rule, and that is an understatement. The Approach HC includes some of outstanding high-end features, has great performance, and feels outstanding for any bow. When considering the $449 price tag, this bow could be fully rigged with high-end... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2018 Kuma is the flagship model for the Bear Legend Series, and does not disappoint. Everything about the Kuma from the specifications to the shootability screams legendary hunting bow. With an $899 suggested retail price tag, the Kuma is one of the most affordable flagship hunting bows on the market... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Bear Moment is a high-quality, high-performing compact hunting bow backed by the legendary Fred Bear name. The specifications scream hunting rig, and shooters on the market for a high end hunting bow will surely love the MSRP of $899, which is on the low end of the going rate for an upper end hunting... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Bear Pledge is a discontinued 2017 Walmart exclusive that quietly re-cammed the proven Bear Attitude platform into a no-frills adult hunting bow, and at a retail price around $388 - routinely under $200 on the shelf and used market - it is one of the most bow-per-dollar entries Bear ever pushed through... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Wild is a 2016 price point bow aimed at getting shooters the best bang for their buck. The largest downside for the Wild is the underwhelming speed of only 310 feet per second. With the slower speed rating aside, it really is difficult to fins something wrong with this bow for the price point it... read full review

The Bottom Line: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... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews Monster Wake has the specifications many shooters dream of. The longer 35-inch axel to axel measurement with the slightly reflexed riser measuring at a little over 32-inches, the Wake has a lot of potential to win the hearts of many archers. Combined with the speed of the AVS cams, and... read full review

The Bottom Line:Mathews has hit a homerun offering the Jewel as the next women's multipurpose bow. With 7-inches of draw length adjustment, and maximum draw weights available in 5-pound increments; the Jewel is completely decked out with lots of useful technology and specifications. Although there is an option for... read full review

The Bottom Line:The 2013 Mission Ballistic has everything the archer needs in a bow. With a 30.5" ATA, 7" brace height, and a very smooth draw, this bow is well-suited to fit any archery scenario from the target range to the most desolate hunting grounds. The machined riser, split limbs, and the AVS Cam system produce... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Athens Judgement is a 36-inch, 340 fps IBO do-it-all target bow from Athens' early-2010s lineup, launched at $849 for the blacked-out standard and $899 for full camo. Its case rests on feel rather than a spec-sheet headline: a smooth, even draw, a hold that behaves like a longer-brace bow, a firm... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Athens Convixtion is a compact 30-inch, 335 fps IBO hunting bow from Athens' early-2010s lineup, launched at $799 for the standard black or Next Vista finish and $875 for full camo. Its case rests on a combination that is hard to find in one bow: the carry-and-swing ease of a short 3.8-pound frame... read full review