2023 Head - To - Head Bow Test

[bwhtr26]

This is the 2023 Head-to-Head Bow test!
8/2/23 update—Part 1 is live here: Head-To-Head Bow Test 2023
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Bows Tested In Part One:

• Mathews Phase 4 29
• Elite Omnia
• Gear Head P30
• Hoyt VTM 31

Part One:

1. Bow Weight
2. Speed Test
3. Shootability
4. Draw Cycle
5. Back Wall
6. Sound Emitted From Shot

Part One: Head-To-Head Bow Test 2023

Part Two: Field Test on Hunts. (Mathews will not be in part two as I am sending the bow back to the company before hunting season starts)


Let's get the conversations and the questions rolling!

@robby denning

how about doing a test on the carbon bows? very interested in those comparisons

 

[Zach Herold]

how about doing a test on the carbon bows? very interested in those comparisons

I'll see what I can do about that, but no promises.

 

[robby denning]

Part 2 is live:

2023 Head to Head Bow Test: Part 2

In this bow test, Zach compares three great bows in the field to help you decide which is right for you. 2023 Head to Head Bow Test.

www.rokslide.com

 

[Texasbuckeye]

Interested in more description of the draw cycle on the elite compared to the other two.

Everything inhave read anout the omnia has said it is a sweet shooting bow and no one has ever described the draw cycle as harsh or rough or less than good. Is this a comparative thing vs the other two or was the draw tough but the release was smooth?

Btw, thanks for doing this, i love head to head reviews. To the point i think any olympic competition such as figure skating or any of the other of the judged events need to be done head to head and the judging needs to be simply which is better. No other fair way to compare things in my mind.

 

[Zach Herold]

Interested in more description of the draw cycle on the elite compared to the other two.

Everything inhave read anout the omnia has said it is a sweet shooting bow and no one has ever described the draw cycle as harsh or rough or less than good. Is this a comparative thing vs the other two or was the draw tough but the release was smooth?

Btw, thanks for doing this, i love head to head reviews. To the point i think any olympic competition such as figure skating or any of the other of the judged events need to be done head to head and the judging needs to be simply which is better. No other fair way to compare things in my mind.

The Omnia is categorized as a "speed bow" and for a speed bow it has the smoothest draw cycle I have every shot. If you watch the head to head bow test part 2 you will seem me discuss it. It wasn't quite as smooth as the other bows but DAMN CLOSE and it was 10-15fps faster!