Well, 2018 is upon us, and as with all new years, we have a wide variety of different compact bow’s to choose from. Manufacturers have spoiled us this year with a variety of different choices bound to set any hunters eyes alight with envy and joy.
If you’ve been considering the purchase of a new bow, now might just be the time to put your hat in the ring and make a decision.
Archery is not only considered one of the safest sports but also one of the most fun. But many are asking questions. What choice do I go with?
Are better bows just around the corner?
Fear not, this article will answer all of your compact bow questions and before you finish this article, you should be in a position where you are ready to pick the bow for you.
Let’s get started.
1. Obsession Fixation
Kicking off the list is the Obsession Fixation. This compact bow stands out as it doesn’t feel like you’re trying to steer a mustang down a road that isn’t straight.
The Obsession features a new XP Cam which helps to make for a pleasing draw cycle, while still maintaining extremely fast arrow delivery. The redesign features hardier limb pockets, a stabilizing mount in the rear and a wider profile that you’d expect to balance worse than it does.
You’ll find that arrow-shooting speed aside, many compact bow owners want a bow that not only delivers an arrow fast but also looks cool. Obsession recognizes this and provides its bows with a variety of different camo patterns and string colors to allow shooters to customize their bow to their tastes.
2. Mathews TRIAX
Mathews has always delivered when it comes to great bows. The Mathews TRIAX is no different.
What Mathews always excel well at is ultra-quiet bows. These bows often get the best out of their cam systems which is why Mathews have delivered us the TRIAX.
The bow measures at 28 inches between its axels, it includes a six-inch brace height and features the revolutionary Crosscentric Cam system. This means it can send arrows downwind at a whopping 343 fps.
To get those speeds and still maintaining its quiet shot cycle, the 3D dampening technology of the TRIAX keep the three different areas of contact as quiet as possible during operation.
You should at least shoot a TRIAX before considering any other alternatives.
3. Hoyt Carbon Defiant
The Hoyt Carbon Defiant doesn’t only sound like the most badass bow in existence, it also delivers as one of the best overall hunting bows on the market. They have an amazing reputation for creating high-performance bow equipment.
When it comes to compact bow designs, they never spare any expense. The Carbon Defiant uses thermoset carbon which is hand-laid.
Why is that good? When hunting in low-temperature weather conditions the bow remains warm to the touch. Nice.
The bow is also engineered to have vibration reduction, and its accuracy is high quality while remaining rugged. The brace height sits at seven inches and can push an arrow out at 331 fps while remaining scarily accurate.
The Carbon Defiant also features dual cable stops which give the shooter the perfect consistency back wall. There has even been a zero torque cable guard system added by Hoyt.
This almost eliminates all torque and makes for even better accuracy. It also comes in a variety of different colors and setups, so you can personalize it to your needs.
4. Prime Logic
Prime decided with the Logic to produce their shortest ever bow, while still maintaining the use of its Centergery technology. What that helps to achieve is better bow balance, which centers the grip of the bow.
The Logic features split limbs to help accomplish this goal, which is a first for Prime. They also feature a set of parallel cams which are wider than any ever produced before by the manufacturer.
Prime also developed a new platform for the Logic. The brand new swerve riser features a unique curve designed to keep the top and bottom of the riser working in collaboration.
The Logic is a fairly short compact bow, so it comes as no surprise that the Logic has a bit more draw and rolls a lot harder than Prime models of the past. However, this is completely manageable.
You can expect to see all of the great shooting qualities you’d come to expect from this brand including:
- Great Valley
- Solid wall
- Dead in the hand
With all of these features crafted together you can expect the Logic to be another stellar addition the the Prime lineup.
5. Bear Archery Kuma
It’s a mystery to me and many how Bear manages to create bows that are able to perform to the level they do, at the price they charge. Bear has some of the best bow deals on the market and the Archery Kuma is no exception.
If budget bows are your thing, Bear may just grab your attention. Coming in at 33 inches and 4.3 pounds, this bow is capable of producing arrow speeds of up to 345fps. It’s a wonder of creation with its Bear Cage riser, dual SonicStops and Shockwaves limb dampeners.
You can opt for either Badlands Approach or alternatively, you can go for the slicker looking iron finish. The model features a draw weight of 55-70 pounds.
6. SAS Rage
As with all hobbies, it can be difficult to afford the very top of the line products. There are a lot of people interested in getting into compact bow hunting, but when seeing the price tags are immediately put off by the idea.
For those who are on a softer budget, the SAS Rage can be just the model to spark your interest. Southland Archery Supply has developed the Rage, which aims to deliver a bow at an affordable price.
The adjustable draw length ranges from 26 to 30 inches and has a draw weight of 55-70 pounds. Coming in at a weight of 4.4 pounds it’s a bit of a heavyweight, but we don’t mind for its low price.
Take Your Compact Bow Hunt to The Next Level
With over 7.9 million archery practitioners in the US, archery is a very popular hobby.
If you want to try out archery for the first time or want more advice on the best bow to go for, check out our overall top 3 best compound bow review.
