Lift x & rx9

[DapperDan]

I’ve been shooting a Hoyt rx3 since its conception and have enjoyed killing animals with it. I’ve shot every bow from Hoyt and Mathews since and up until this year I haven’t been impressed. I may end up buying a new bow but wanted some real world info that I can’t seem to find online.

I’ve shot both the rx9 and the lift x. I’ve shot them set up at 70 and 75 pounds. The lift smokes the Hoyt in a speed test when shooting my 467 grain arrow. I even shot the lift x at 80 and was going 305 with a 29” draw and a short d loop. The 28.5 DL seemed a touch short. Which is weird bc my rx3 is 28”

I’m a big fan of the Hoyt draw cycle compared to the Mathews but I’m digging the longer riser on the lift x. I’m also a fan of the cam system on the lift c as well.

I can’t seem to find a Hoyt ultra with more than 70 pound limbs or a rx9 with 80 pound limbs.

Are any of you shooting a rx9 or ultra (or the aluminum version) with 75 pound or 80 pound limbs? If so, what kind of speed are you getting? I’m a 28.5 -28.75 inch draw in the new Hoyt’s.

Just trying to get a reasonable and fair comparison if I’m going to upgrade what I got. It’s not worth it to me to buy a new bow that is the same speed as my rx3 even if the new ones are more shooter friendly. And the only reason I’m wanting more speed is to push a heavier arrow at 285ish feet per second. Not that I even really need it since I blow through everything as is.


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[NXTZ]

not exactly what you’re looking for, but I just chrono’d my ax2 29 (70 pounds, 28” dl) with a 458 grain arrow at 282-283 fps. Figure 10-20 fps faster with more dw.

I also have a lift x 33 that I’m starting to regret. It’s a fantastic bow but after a few months I just don’t seem to get along with it compared to the Hoyt. I’ve had both brands in the past, probably lean more towards Hoyt though. The riser length/minimal reflex drew me to the lift, but it seems very unforgiving for what it is. I struggle with left/right misses and have tried a few different grip options. The Hoyt just fits me better it seems.

I mention that since you’re coming from an rx3, so you may feel more at home with Hoyt. The lift felt great at the shop but it holds/aims better than it shoots (for me) if that makes sense.

This arrow speed calculator from https://www.thearrowbuilder.com/speedcalc has been the best I’ve found. I think it’s @Bump79’s site so maybe he can chime in.

 

[Brado16]

I have had the RX9 and RX9 Ultra this year thus far, here are some speeds:

Hoyt RX9- 30'' DL #75- (75.8 LBS) 513 Grain Arrow at 290 FPS
Hoyt RX 9 Ultra- 30'' DL at 70# (69.6 LBS)- 513 Grain Arrow at 279 FPS

Here is info of a buddies RX9 Ultra with 75# Limbs:
Hoyt RX 9 Ultra- 29.5'' DL at 74.5#s- 506 Gr Arrow at 281 FPS

Hope this helps...