Hoyt RX9 Ultra Valley

[chadk10]

I ditched my Mathews as I didn't like how jumpy it was, and am going back to Hoyt. I shot a RX8 Ultra and the valley felt great, but I do also have a RX9 Ultra on order as well. Has anyone shot/currently own a RX9 Ultra that can speak to how the valley is? I don't need a huge valley, but I do like to feel locked in on the backwall and be able to relax a little so I can focus on aiming. If anyone responding can say whether it is better, worse, or equal to a Mathews, that will be a good indicator for me. I plan to shoot it at 85% let off.

 

[pirogue]

So you ordered a bow, that you haven’t shot, but want other’s opinions on it?

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

I have two. Fantastic in the wall. Most solid I’ve had on any bow and the ability to adjust it hard or extra hard. The valley doesn’t even feel like one. It’s hard to tell that you’ve even rolled into it as there is no pronounced dump. It’s also one of the least “jumpy” bows I’ve owned. I gave my Lift to my nephew.

 

[Dylan Sluis]

I havent shot the 9 ultra but I have shot the 9 a bunch as thats the bow I ordered. The valleys and back wall are gonna feel the same because they use the same cam. The valley is so nice. It's not to big IMO but it doesn't want to jump all the time like matthews do. The back wall is outstanding as well.

 

[Maxhunter]

Being a south paw I haven’t had the opportunity to shoot the RX9. I own a RX8 great bow. From people who I know and respect there opinion stated the RX9 is a nice bow but the draw is just a little stiffer feeling than the RX8. This is why the RX9 has a speed increase from last years model. Post pictures when you get your new bow.

 

[alexnelon]

RX9 feels better on the back end than the LiftX, but those two are honestly still the worst out of the major brands as far as that unpleasant Dump & Jump at the end of the draw cycle.

PSE, Prime, and Darton all hold way better for people who don't like to pull hard against the back wall.

 

[Dylan Sluis]

RX9 feels better on the back end than the LiftX, but those two are honestly still the worst out of the major brands as far as that unpleasant Dump & Jump at the end of the draw cycle.

PSE, Prime, and Darton all hold way better for people who don't like to pull hard against the back wall.

See I don't think the rx9 dumps into the valley. Every bow is going to have a "dump" into the valley. But I went from a hoyt torrex which is a slow bow and very smooth draw into the rx9 and while the rx9 has a stiffer draw i don't think the "dump" is bad at all. And to get the hoyt to "jump" it almost feels like you are pushing the string forawrd. If you are getting a hoyt to jump at full draw you're doing something wrong.

 

[Anubis]

Is it just me or is the 9 way lighter than the 8? I was handling a 9U at my local shop and couldn't believe how light it felt. I know the Ata is 1" less but it actually felt like a proper carbon. Its been awhile but Hoyt may have best carbon out right now.

 

[Dylan Sluis]

Is it just me or is the 9 way lighter than the 8? I was handling a 9U at my local shop and couldn't believe how light it felt. I know the Ata is 1" less but it actually felt like a proper carbon. It’s been awhile but Hoyt may have best carbon out right now.

I know they are a little bit lighter this year as they redid the limbs, limb pocket, and riser configuration for connecting the limbs. So they cut a little weight there. They are so light IMO. They feel awesome

 

[Zacasteel]

Being a south paw I haven’t had the opportunity to shoot the RX9. I own a RX8 great bow. From people who I know and respect there opinion stated the RX9 is a nice bow but the draw is just a little stiffer feeling than the RX8. This is why the RX9 has a speed increase from last years model. Post pictures when you get your new bow.

My wife and I switched to Hoyt this year I was apprehensive about ordering hers since she’s a south paw never got to shoot it before buying but she’s loving it

 

[Collin304]

If you don’t love the valley and back wall look into lucky stops and you can personalize your back wall. I have them on my bowtech and love them.


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[Ho5tile1]

I don’t understand how it’s jumpy my lift X is at 80 pounds 29 inch draw and at full draw I can almost go to sleep and the bow don’t jump at at all now that’s 85% let off maybe your cams where out of time. I shot the Hoyt’s and hated the draw was super stiff compared to my Hoyt’s from a couple years ago but that’s where that speed comes from…


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[roosiebull]

I don’t understand how it’s jumpy my lift X is at 80 pounds 29 inch draw and at full draw I can almost go to sleep and the bow don’t jump at at all now that’s 85% let off maybe your cams where out of time. I shot the Hoyt’s and hated the draw was super stiff compared to my Hoyt’s from a couple years ago but that’s where that speed comes from…


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I think it really depends how you hold at full draw. I went from a nexus 4 to a lift 29.5 and that is one thing I like about the lift, I can let down slowly and controlled, and it keeps me in the shot, it has way less valley than the prime

I have decided I hate a big valley, I think it is a lot easier to make mistakes, and the string is “slack” so any torque or face pressure is going to cause worse shooting.

The lift is for sure not what I would call jumpy, but it does feel jumpy if you have been shooting a bow that feels like you have to push the string forward to let down… obviously plenty of people like the big valley with high letoff, but I don’t, for many reasons.

The big valley/high letoff has become common, so anything different will probably feel jumpy to some. I consider the first gen pse omen and similar to be jumpy, way, way more than a lift.

I was positive (and still might) I was going to get some 80% mods for the lift, but the 85% is a lot better than the 85% letoff on the prime, I always hated letting down with the prime, felt like it was going to derail.

Before the prime I had a Mach 1, and hated it with the 90% letoff, I always shot it at 80%, because I don’t like those big hollow valley bows, and it’s a lot harder to have a consistent shot because any little difference in torque or face pressure is going to be emphasized, the string is literally slack at full draw