Bow Report

The new-for-2020 Obsession Evolution 7 measures 33.5 inches axle to axle, is reasonably fast and very pleasant to shoot.

The pleasant to shoot Mathews VXR 31.5 is flat shooting, packed with kinetic energy and has all of the advantages of a speed bow.

The Hoyt Carbon RX4 Alpha is tough, reliable, accurate and forgiving, and it’s an excellent fit for hunters who prefer a compact and lightweight compound.

The Bowtech Revolt X is a remarkably smooth, fast hunting bow that most shooters will find easy to tune.

PSE’s new flagship bow is clearly designed to appeal to the growing number of bowhunters who place a premium on pleasant-to-shoot over super-fast.

Splitting the difference between smooth and shootable, the Hoyt Helix will hit the sweet spot for many shooters.

The Realm SS fills a niche for bowhunters who desire high quality and Bowtech accuracy in a reasonably fast, smooth-shooting bow.

The Xpedition Archery Mako X compound is reasonably quiet, if not a contender for the quietest speed bow on the planet.

The Bowtech Realm SR6 offers tremendous speed, while at the same time retaining features that make Realm bows highly accurate, tunable and pleasant to shoot.

Some hunters think the Triax from last year was the best Mathews bow they ever shot. Is it possible for the 2019 Vertix to be even better?

Some hunters think the Triax from last year was the best Mathews bow they ever shot. Is it possible for the 2019 Vertix to be even better?

At the shot, vibration is all but nonexistent with the PSE Evoke 31, and it’s plenty fast enough for any hunting scenario.

Bowhunters who put a premium on pleasant shooting qualities and maximum forgiveness will be very happy with the new G5 Prime Logic CT3.

The compact TenPoint Shadow NXT isn’t the company’s most expensive crossbow, but it delivers tremendous dependability, speed and accuracy.

The Parker Poison 30 is for the avid deer hunter who wants to spend well under $1,000 and still enjoy a quiet and pleasant shooting experience.

For bowhunters wanting a smooth draw and pleasant shooting experience, the Darton Spectra-e is a great choice.

Think a fast bow can’t be a smooth bow? If so, you need to check out the Obsession Fixation 6XP.