Youth Compound Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line:Features are amazing to have, and help sell everything from archery and hunting equipment to new mobile devices. However, the technology is only beneficial when used. The BTX-31 has amazing adjustments and tuning options for those wanting to tinker on their bows on a regular basis to get the absolute... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Podium X Elite 37 is a specialist's target bow that earns its keep at the tuning bale as much as on the line. At a $1,599 launch price it asks flagship money, and it answers with flagship control: an adjustable cable guard that sets cam lean, riser torque, and vane clearance without a bow press,... read full review

The Bottom Line:This bow is eager to guide a new archer in the right direction. It's the perfect kids bow for a child that will take it serious. It is very light, comfortable, smooth, and quiet. Combined with its adjustability it is the best bow in its class. It's also fast with its dual cams at all draw weights... read full review

The Bottom Line:Weighing only 2 pounds and having the draw weight range of only 6 to 12 lbs, the Mathews Genesis Mini is an ideal bow for small kids from 3 to 8 years old. Admittedly, this is a very well built bow with quality components. That is why it has a very good resale value, meaning it will be less expensive... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews Creed XS does not bring anything Earth shattering to the market. Instead, it takes what Mathews has done well in the past and offers it in the simplest form. The compact XS flat out shoots. Although the speed is not setting records, the smooth draw cycle and forgiving shot are welcomed... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews Genesis is a technologically advanced bow designed as an entry level platform for the youngest of archers. It is a well-built tool to teach youngsters how to shoot. The draw length is automatically set and is always right. With no let-off, there is no need for draw length requirements. This... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Quest Drive features a twin track cam system, a longer axel-to-axel measurement, a forgiving brace height, and IBO speeds up to 330 feet per second. When put together, the Drive is a smooth shooting hunting bow with a potential for being a multipurpose rig. Although 4.3-pounds for a bare bow seems... read full review

The Bottom Line:Prime bows have been designed with hunting in mind. However, shooters have been performing well on the range and in competitions with the hunting rigs. The Prime One is an example of a company listening to what shooters are demanding. Although the MSRP of $1499 may be steep for many shooters, the... read full review

The Bottom Line:The MR8 offers arrow speeds up to 330 feet per second without sacrificing brace height like other speed bows. The draw is very nice and easy to adjust to. Shooters will find it very easy to get used to the forgiving 8-inch brace height as well. The 4.45-pound bare bow may be a little heavy for some... read full review

The Bottom Line:For those shooters demanding a hunting bow that is amazingly fast, the MR6 has a lot to offer. Although the weight of this bow is a little heavy, it has speed that is at the top of its class. Those in the market for a speed bow have come to terms with a more aggressive draw cycle, although the MR6... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Answer is Elite's response to customer feedback over the last few years. This bow seems to take everything shooters found really great about all their bows and puts all these technologies into one really great shooting bow for 2012. The Answer offers really great speeds, and smooth draw, one of... read full review