Youth Compound Bow Reviews OverviewWhere to buyReviewsSelection Guide Draw Weight < 10 lbs10 - 19.99 lbs20 - 29.99 lbs30 - 39.99 lbs40 - 49.99 lbs50+ 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 fps200 - 229 fps230 - 259 fps260 - 289 fps290 - 319 fps320+ fps compare148 models, displaying 101 to 120Sort by:average user ratingnumber of reviewsyear: newest firstyear: oldest firstnamePages:12345678>>User rating: out of 6 reviewsBear 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 changedUser rating:no user reviewsHoyt 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 User rating: out of 1 reviewMathews 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 changedUser rating: out of 1 reviewMartin 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 User rating:no user reviewsMartin Tiger Review The Bottom Line:The Martin Tiger is a very affordable youth bow suitable for small kids. This bow has been manufactured for more than a decade now and has 2 different styles: the original Martin Tiger (Mini Z cam) built until 2007 and the newer Martin Tiger (T-Pro Cam) manufactured from 2008. While both bows suitable... read full review 2011 Martin Tiger (T-Pro Cam) Brace Height 6.5 " AtA Length 24 " Draw Length 14 " - 24 " Draw Weight 10 lbs - 20 lbs IBO Speed fps Weight 1.375 lbs Let-Off 40% Manufactured: 1999 - 2011 Specs changed, see full specs User rating: out of 3 reviewsElite Judge Review The Bottom Line: no editors' review yetUser Reviews: The Elite Judge is an all in one bow. by Rednek Booda Outdoors from Kerens, TxVery impressive speed bow with a smooth draw, great... by Red Lion Archery from Red Lion, PAOne of the best speed bow's ive ever shot! by Zack Beam from AlabamaRead all reviews 2010 Elite Judge Brace Height 6 " AtA Length 34.875 " Draw Length 26 " - 30 " Draw Weight 50 lbs - 90 lbs IBO Speed 343 fps - 347 fps Weight 4.3 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2010 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 14 reviewsMathews Reezen 6.5 Review The Bottom Line:While the Reezen 6.5 is a very fast single cam bow, it is often described as a bow with a relatively stiff draw cycle. While a bare bow could have less shock and vibration, installing silencing components help to improve shootability significantly. Many shooters say this bow is an excellent choice provided... read full review 2010 Mathews Reezen 6.5 Brace Height 6.5 " AtA Length 32 " Draw Length 24 " - 30 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 340 fps Weight 4.15 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2009 - 2010 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 6 reviewsMathews Monster Review The Bottom Line:The Mathews Monster is a fast and aggressive bow with a stiff draw cycle. While its short valley is something many archers will have to get used to, the back wall is very solid. While this is a super fast bow, it does have a notable hump closer to the end of the draw cycle. Being a very fast and aggressive... read full review 2010 Mathews Monster Brace Height 6 " AtA Length 33.5 " Draw Length 25 " - 30 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 80 lbs IBO Speed 353 fps Weight 4.4 lbs Let-Off 80% Manufactured: 2009 - 2010 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 5 reviewsBowtech Captain Review The Bottom Line:The BowTech Captain earned a reputation that has outlived its two years on the shelf: a 34-inch axle-to-axle crossover that shoots as dead in the hand as anything of its era, hunting or target. Launched at $849 in 2009 and carried unchanged into 2010, it pairs a forgiving 7-inch brace with the CenterTrac... read full review 2010 Bowtech Captain Brace Height 7 " AtA Length 34 " Draw Length 24 " - 30 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 315 fps - 323 fps Weight 4.3 lbs Let-Off 65% - 80% Manufactured: 2009 - 2010 Specs changed, see full specs User rating: out of 5 reviewsDiamond Nuclear Ice Review The Bottom Line:The Diamond Nuclear Ice is one of the best youth bows suitable for small kids from 4 to 10 years old. A lot of experts and archery enthusiasts agree this is one of the best youth bows on the market. They say the Nuclear Ice is a very well made bow that delivers exceptional performance and has a nice... read full review 2010 Diamond Nuclear Ice Brace Height 6 " AtA Length 22.75 " Draw Length 14 " - 24 " Draw Weight 10 lbs - 29 lbs IBO Speed 187 fps - 195 fps Weight 2.8 lbs Let-Off 70% Manufactured: 2009 - 2010 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 8 reviewsBowtech Sentinel Review The Bottom Line:The BowTech Sentinel earned its reputation the quiet way: the longest bow in BowTech's 2009 Center Pivot family, a 363/4-inch axle-to-axle crossover that shoots as dead in the hand as anything of its era and stays honest whether it is pointed at a 3D target or a whitetail. Launched in BowTech's roughly... read full review 2010 Bowtech Sentinel FLX Brace Height 7 " AtA Length 36.75 " Draw Length 24.5 " - 30.5 " Draw Weight 30 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 322 fps - 330 fps Weight 4.2 lbs Let-Off 65% - 80% Manufactured: 2009 - 2010 Specs changed, see full specs User rating:no user reviewsHoyt Powerhawk Review The Bottom Line:The Hoyt PowerHawk was Hoyt's mid-priced answer for the bowhunter who wanted the brand's engineering without the flagship outlay, and judged on that brief it delivers. You get a full-size 32-inch hunting bow at a light 4.1 pounds, a forgiving 7 1/4-inch brace, a smooth-leaning M4 Cam & 1/2 at 303 fps... read full review 2010 Hoyt PowerHawk Brace Height 7.25 " AtA Length 32 " Draw Length 25 " - 30 " Draw Weight 30 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 303 fps Weight 4.1 lbs Let-Off 75% Manufactured: 2009 - 2010 Specs changed, see full specs User rating:no user reviewsHoyt Vantage Elite Review The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Vantage Elite is a purpose-built target bow that does one thing exceptionally well: it holds still and lets a disciplined shooter aim. Built as the flagship of Hoyt's 2009 target line and carried into 2010 with an added 30 to 40 pound draw-weight option, it pairs premium XT 2000 limbs and a... read full review 2010 Hoyt Vantage Elite Cam & 1/2 Plus Brace Height 8 " AtA Length 41 " Draw Length 25.5 " - 34 " Draw Weight 30 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 301 fps Weight 4.8 lbs Let-Off 65% or 75% Manufactured: 2009 - 2010 Specs changed, see full specs User rating:no user reviewsBear Young Gun Review The Bottom Line:The Bear Young Gun is a genuine hunting bow shrunk to fit a growing archer, and that is what lifts it clear of the toy end of the youth category. Built on the adult Truth 2 platform with a cast machined aluminum riser, compression-molded limbs, dual string suppressors and axle-mounted dampeners, it delivers... read full review 2010 Bear Young Gun Brace Height 6 " AtA Length 29.75 " Draw Length 14 " - 27 " Draw Weight 15 lbs - 50 lbs IBO Speed 270 fps Weight 3.2 lbs Let-Off 70% Manufactured: 2009 - 2010 Specs were not changedUser rating: out of 7 reviewsPSE X-Force Super Short Review The Bottom Line:The X-force SS is one of the shortest axle to axle length bows ever built. This makes the bow very maneuverable in tight situations. PSE has managed to make this bow compact, yet very accurate, and fast. The bow is made with the, spot and stalk or ground blind, hunter in mind. In general, this rig will... read full review 2010 PSE X-Force Super Short UF Brace Height 6.75 " AtA Length 27 " Draw Length 26 " - 30 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 80 lbs IBO Speed 340 fps - 348 fps Weight 3.6 lbs Let-Off 70% Manufactured: 2008 - 2010 Specs changed, see full specs User rating: out of 7 reviewsPSE X-Force Dream Season Review The Bottom Line:Due to its aggressive eccentric system the PSE X-Force Dream Season is a very fast bow capable of generating blazing IBO speeds. Outfitted with highly pre-loaded limbs this bow has minimal shock and vibration and, as a result, is very quiet. While the draw cycle is relatively smooth, there is a notable... read full review 2010 PSE X-Force Dream Season UF Brace Height 6.5 " AtA Length 33.625 " Draw Length 27 " - 31 " Draw Weight 50 lbs - 80 lbs IBO Speed 348 fps - 356 fps Weight 4.2 lbs Let-Off 70% Manufactured: 2008 - 2010 Specs changed, see full specs User rating: out of 6 reviewsMartin Cheetah Review The Bottom Line:Ideal for tree-stand or blind hunting, the Martin Cheetah is a compact, smooth, and quiet bow at a very affordable price. With a forgiving brace height and efficient eccentric system, this bow is a great performer with a very smooth draw... read full review 2010 Martin Cheetah Mag Brace Height 7.25 " AtA Length 30 " Draw Length 25 " - 30 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 315 fps - 320 fps Weight 3.4 lbs Let-Off 65% - 80% Manufactured: 2007 - 2010 Specs changed, see full specs User rating: out of 10 reviewsMartin Bengal Review The Bottom Line: no editors' review yetUser Reviews: Martin Bengal, ultimate economy priced hunting bow. by DEAN BOWLING from ROCKVILLE, INDIANAgreat bow for the price, with the right accessories, this... by ian k from temperance, michiganI have enjoyed shooting this bow since the day I brought it... by Larry Murdoch from Marinsville, INRead all reviews 2010 Martin Bengal Mag Brace Height 7 " AtA Length 32.25 " Draw Length 25 " - 30 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 315 fps - 320 fps Weight 3.5 lbs Let-Off 65% - 80% Manufactured: 2007 - 2010 Specs changed, see full specs User rating:no user reviewsHoyt SuperHawk Review The Bottom Line:The Hoyt SuperHawk was Hoyt's mid-priced answer for the bowhunter who wanted the brand's engineering in a traditional laminated-limb bow, and judged on that brief it delivers. You get a compact, easy-handling 31-inch hunting bow at a light 4.1 pounds, the most forgiving brace in its class at 7.5 inches,... read full review 2009 Hoyt SuperHawk Brace Height 7.5 " AtA Length 31 " Draw Length 25.5 " - 30.5 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 70 lbs IBO Speed 306 fps Weight 4.1 lbs Let-Off 75% Manufactured: 2009 Specs were not changedUser rating:no user reviewsHoyt Avenger Plus Review The Bottom Line:The Hoyt Avenger Plus was a one-year refinement done right: it kept everything that made the 2007-2008 Avenger the value "sleeper" of the Hoyt line - the TEC aluminum riser, XT1000 split limbs, quiet damping, and very wide fit range - and upgraded the cam to Cam & 1/2 Plus for a firmer, more defined... read full review 2009 Hoyt Avenger Plus Brace Height 7 " AtA Length 32 " Draw Length 22.5 " - 30.5 " Draw Weight 40 lbs - 80 lbs IBO Speed 309 fps Weight 4.0 lbs Let-Off 65% or 75% Manufactured: 2009 Specs were not changedcompare148 models, displaying 101 to 120Sort by:average user ratingnumber of reviewsyear: newest firstyear: oldest firstnamePages:12345678>>
