Youth Compound Bow Reviews

Draw Weight

< 10 lbs
10 - 19.99 lbs
20 - 29.99 lbs
30 - 39.99 lbs
40 - 49.99 lbs
50+ lbs

Draw Length

14" - 19.99"
20" - 24.99"
25"+

Brace Height

< 5.5"
5.5" - 5.99"
6.0" - 6.49"
6.5" - 6.99"
7.0" - 7.49"
7.5"+

Axle-to-Axle

< 23"
23" - 25.99"
26" - 28.99"
29" - 31.99"
32"+

IBO Speed

< 200 fps
200 - 229 fps
230 - 259 fps
260 - 289 fps
290 - 319 fps
320+ fps
142 models, displaying 81 to 100
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Elite Pulse
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out of 2 reviews
Elite Pulse Review

The Bottom Line:The Elite Pulse is a speed bow with an extremely smooth draw cycle and rock solid back wall. Typically, archers interested in speed had to compromise with a harsh draw cycle and a short valley. The Pulse does not have either of these issues associated with many speed bows. For shooters interested... read full review

2013 Elite Pulse

Brace Height

6 "

AtA Length

34.125 "

Draw Length

26 " - 30 "

Draw Weight

40 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

340 fps - 343 fps

Weight

4.3 lbs

Let-Off

80%

Manufactured: 2011 - 2013
Specs changed, see full specs


Mathews MR7
User rating:
out of 5 reviews
Mathews MR7 Review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews McPherson Series MR7, which retails for $999.00, sets the bar high for a shootable speed bow. Many shooters flocked to the M7 last year with the characteristics that set it apart from other bows, even the other bows in the Monster Series. The MR7 still has the blazing speed, the forgiving... read full review

2013 Mathews MR7

Brace Height

7 "

AtA Length

33 "

Draw Length

26 " - 32 "

Draw Weight

50 lbs - 80 lbs

IBO Speed

344 fps

Weight

4.4 lbs

Let-Off

65% or 80%

Manufactured: 2011 - 2013
Specs changed, see full specs


Elite Hunter
User rating:
out of 1 review
Elite Hunter Review

The Bottom Line:The Elite Hunter is a great hunting bow. The almost 32-inch axel-to-axel measurement makes it very maneuverable in all hunting situations whether in a blind, stalking, or sitting in a treestand. With an extremely forgiving brace height of 7.5 inches, hunters will be very pleased as well. The draw... read full review

2013 Elite Hunter

Brace Height

7.75 "

AtA Length

31.5 "

Draw Length

25 " - 31 "

Draw Weight

30 lbs - 80 lbs

IBO Speed

323 fps - 326 fps

Weight

4.3 lbs

Let-Off

80%

Manufactured: 2011 - 2013
Specs changed, see full specs


Hoyt Vantage Elite Plus
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Hoyt Vantage Elite Plus Review

The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Vantage Elite Plus earns its reputation the way a target bow should: not with a headline speed number but with a hold. Its STT Shoot-Thru riser gives it the lateral stiffness that owners describe as sitting still on the middle better than nearly anything they have shot, and its two-cam platform... read full review

2013 Hoyt Vantage Elite Plus (GTX cam)

Brace Height

8.125 "

AtA Length

40.5 "

Draw Length

25 " - 31.5 "

Draw Weight

30 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

309 fps

Weight

4.8 lbs

Let-Off

55% - 65% (adjustable)

Manufactured: 2011 - 2013
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Athens Accomplice 32
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Athens Accomplice 32 Review

The Bottom Line:Athens has been in the archery industry a few years now, and the Accomplice truly shows what the company stands for. With a competitively priced bow displaying high-end craftsmanship, Barnsdale limbs, and a transferrable lifetime warranty the Accomplice has a lot to offer shooters looking to upgrade... read full review

2013 Athens Accomplice 32

Brace Height

7 "

AtA Length

32 "

Draw Length

25 " - 30 "

Draw Weight

40 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

330 fps

Weight

3.95 lbs

Let-Off

65% - 80% (adjustable)

Manufactured: 2010 - 2013
Specs were not changed


PSE Stinger
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out of 12 reviews
PSE Stinger Review

The Bottom Line:The Stinger is a simple bow. It does not have all the bells and whistles the higher end bows do but it will get the job done. However, adding a couple inexpensive components will help this bow shoot like one that costs a lot more. Combine its price point with its shootability and you have a great bow... read full review

2013 PSE Stinger 3G

Brace Height

7.75 "

AtA Length

33 "

Draw Length

25.5 " - 30.5 "

Draw Weight

40 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

306 fps - 314 fps

Weight

4.7 lbs

Let-Off

75%

Manufactured: 2008 - 2013
Specs changed, see full specs


Hoyt CRX 32
User rating:
out of 9 reviews
Hoyt CRX 32 Review

The Bottom Line:The Hoyt CRX 32 is a lightweight, compact, and well balanced bow with extremely low vibration and great shootability characteristics. While this rig is considered to be an enhanced version of the ever popular Maxxis 31, it's a better shooting bow at a lower price. Still, it's not the cheapest bow out... read full review

2012 Hoyt CRX 32

Brace Height

7 "

AtA Length

32 "

Draw Length

24.5 " - 30 "

Draw Weight

40 lbs - 80 lbs

IBO Speed

323 fps

Weight

3.95 lbs

Let-Off

75%

Manufactured: 2011 - 2012
Specs changed, see full specs


G5 Quest Torch
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G5 Quest Torch Review

The Bottom Line:The G5 Quest Torch is sold primarily as a bow for female archers and archers that require shorter draw lengths. It is also a good bow for young archers that have outgrown their youth bow, but not big enough for the higher draw weight. The rig offers nothing extra when purchasing the bare bow package,... read full review

2012 G5 Quest Torch

Brace Height

6 "

AtA Length

33 "

Draw Length

24 " - 28 "

Draw Weight

30 lbs - 45 lbs

IBO Speed

292 fps

Weight

4.2 lbs

Let-Off

80%

Manufactured: 2011 - 2012
Specs were not changed


Hoyt Vantage LTD
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Hoyt Vantage LTD Review

The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Vantage LTD is the forgiveness specialist of Hoyt's 2010-2012 Vantage line - the one bow in the family built on a round AccuWheel instead of a cam, and the longest and steadiest of the group at 45 inches axle-to-axle. It answers a single question clearly: what does a target bow look like when... read full review

2012 Hoyt Vantage LTD

Brace Height

8 "

AtA Length

45 "

Draw Length

26 " - 34 "

Draw Weight

30 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

271 fps

Weight

5.2 lbs

Let-Off

65%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2012
Specs were not changed


Diamond Razor Edge
User rating:
out of 10 reviews
Diamond Razor Edge Review

The Bottom Line:Designed with small to medium archers in mind, the Diamond Razor Edge is a universal bow known for a great blend of speed, forgiveness, and quietness. Ideal for the youth and women, this bow is also a great choice for many small to medium men. Experts say many shooters will grow with this bow without... read full review

2012 Diamond Razor Edge

Brace Height

7 "

AtA Length

31 "

Draw Length

19 " - 29 "

Draw Weight

15 lbs - 60 lbs

IBO Speed

308 fps

Weight

3.8 lbs

Let-Off

75%

Manufactured: 2009 - 2012
Specs were not changed


Bear Apprentice
User rating:
out of 3 reviews
Bear Apprentice Review

The Bottom Line:The Bear Apprentice earned its long run by being honest about what it is: a light, durable, fully-equipped youth bow that adjusts across a 15-to-27-inch draw and a 20-to-50-pound weight range at home, no bow press required, and reaches a legal 50-pound hunting weight when the shooter is ready. It shoots... read full review

2011 Bear Apprentice

Brace Height

6 "

AtA Length

27.5 "

Draw Length

15 " - 27 "

Draw Weight

20 lbs - 50 lbs

IBO Speed

265 fps

Weight

2.9 lbs

Let-Off

70%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
Specs were not changed


G5 Quest Smoke
User rating:
out of 1 review
G5 Quest Smoke Review

The Bottom Line:With hunting and budget in mind, the Quest Smoke is a really great bow. The smooth drawing single cam, a forgiving brace height, and a longer axel to axel measurement make the Smoke a fantastic option for a hunting rig. It is tough to find anything wrong with the Smoke other than the speed could be... read full review

2011 G5 Quest Smoke

Brace Height

7.25 "

AtA Length

33 "

Draw Length

26 " - 30 "

Draw Weight

40 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

320 fps - 324 fps

Weight

4.1 lbs

Let-Off

80%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
Specs changed, see full specs


Hoyt Alphaburner
User rating:
out of 15 reviews
Hoyt Alphaburner Review

The Bottom Line:At its $999 launch MSRP, the AlphaBurner was Hoyt's statement that a speed bow did not have to shoot like a short, twitchy one. It backs the 340 fps IBO rating with a real 338.9 fps chronograph reading, stores deep energy for heavy-arrow authority, and does it on a long 34 3/4-inch platform that holds... read full review

2011 Hoyt Alphaburner

Brace Height

6 "

AtA Length

34.75 "

Draw Length

22 " - 30 "

Draw Weight

40 lbs - 80 lbs

IBO Speed

340 fps

Weight

4.3 lbs

Let-Off

65%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
Specs were not changed


Bear Strike
User rating:
out of 15 reviews
Bear Strike Review

The Bottom Line: no editors' review yet

User Reviews:

  • A great bow at a great price
    by Joseph Davis from Cedar Springs, MI
  • I would pick this bow blindfolded.
    by Bryan Baker from Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.A.
  • This is a great bow at a great price
    by Tom Morgan from West Plians MO
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2011 Bear Strike

Brace Height

7.75 "

AtA Length

30 "

Draw Length

26 " - 30 "

Draw Weight

40 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

310 fps

Weight

3.9 lbs

Let-Off

80%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
Specs changed, see full specs


Bear Charge
User rating:
out of 8 reviews
Bear Charge Review

The Bottom Line:At a $299.99 bow-only launch MSRP, the Bear Charge delivered about as much hunting bow as $300 could buy in 2010 and 2011 - a light, forgiving 30-inch single-cam hunter with a smooth draw, an 80-percent let-off, and the genuinely useful ability to adjust its own draw length from 26 to 30 inches in the... read full review

2011 Bear Charge

Brace Height

7.75 "

AtA Length

30 "

Draw Length

26 " - 30 "

Draw Weight

40 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

305 fps

Weight

3.7 lbs

Let-Off

80%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
Specs were not changed


Bear Assault
User rating:
out of 7 reviews
Bear Assault Review

The Bottom Line:The Bear Assault is a complete, quiet, easy-to-own hunting bow that has aged well because it got the basics right: a smooth E-Cam draw, a dead-in-hand shot, 3.9 pounds of compact maneuverability, and a Ready-to-Hunt kit that leaves nothing else on the shopping list - all for roughly $549 at its 2010... read full review

2011 Bear Assault

Brace Height

7.25 "

AtA Length

30.75 "

Draw Length

26 " - 31 "

Draw Weight

50 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

328 fps

Weight

3.9 lbs

Let-Off

80%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
Specs changed, see full specs


Bear Attack
User rating:
out of 6 reviews
Bear Attack Review

The Bottom Line:In all the Bear Attack is a very solid option for the archer, which is probably a big reason why Bear kept it in their bow line up for 2011. While being very similar to the Carnage, this rig has a smoother draw than the Carnage while only giving up 5 fps. The Attack can be held at full draw for a good... read full review

2011 Bear Attack

Brace Height

7 "

AtA Length

31 "

Draw Length

25 " - 30 "

Draw Weight

40 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

340 fps

Weight

4.2 lbs

Let-Off

80%

Manufactured: 2010 - 2011
Specs were not changed


Hoyt Vantage Pro
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no user reviews
Hoyt Vantage Pro Review

The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Vantage Pro is the standard-riser answer to the Shoot-Through Vantage Elite - same 41-inch axle-to-axle, same 301 and 308 fps IBO across its launch cams, same XT2000 limbs and 4.8-pound mass, but a genuinely different bow in the hand. Its long riser holds like a target bow should, and owners... read full review

2011 Hoyt Vantage Pro (GTX Cam)

Brace Height

8 "

AtA Length

41.625 "

Draw Length

25.5 " - 32 "

Draw Weight

30 lbs - 70 lbs

IBO Speed

305 fps

Weight

4.8 lbs

Let-Off

65% or 75%

Manufactured: 2009 - 2011
Specs changed, see full specs


Mathews Ignition
User rating:
out of 1 review
Mathews Ignition Review

The Bottom Line:In summary, the Ignition is a great value if you are looking for a bow without all the bells and whistles that the higher end models feature. The Ignition would make a great hunting bow for a woman who is interested in getting started in archery. The only reason that it should not be recommended as... read full review

2011 Mathews Ignition

Brace Height

6.5 "

AtA Length

31.375 "

Draw Length

19 " - 26 "

Draw Weight

20 lbs - 50 lbs

IBO Speed

278 fps

Weight

2.9 lbs

Let-Off

65%

Manufactured: 2007 - 2011
Specs were not changed


Martin Leopard
User rating:
out of 1 review
Martin Leopard Review

The Bottom Line:The Martin Leopard has been specifically designed to fit small-to-mid size archers. With an easily adjustable and smooth eccentric system, this is not the quickest bow out there. At just 3.6 lbs and measuring 30 inches from axle to axle, this lightweight and compact bow offers shorter draw lengths, and,... read full review

2011 Martin Leopard

Brace Height

7.1 "

AtA Length

30 "

Draw Length

21 " - 26 "

Draw Weight

30 lbs - 60 lbs

IBO Speed

282 fps - 287 fps

Weight

3.35 lbs

Let-Off

80% adj

Manufactured: 2007 - 2011
Specs changed, see full specs


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