Opinions of the AX-3/RX-10?

[butcherboy]

If I do somehow manage to come up with the money for a new bow it will probably be last years AX-2. I don’t need a limb tuning system. It’s cool but not necessary. Heck, the first compounds I shot were all metal cables with the tear drop strings.

 

[KBC]

Looks pretty much the same as my RX9U but adds the tuning feature. My RX9U is a great bow so I think the 10 is even better but I won’t be upgrading, my 9 hardly needed any tuning out of the box.
If I hadn’t bought the 9 last year, I would probably buy this years model.

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

Waiting on my 10 Ultra to arrive. Will probably buy a second one or an AX3 33. They are as good of shooters as the 9 and have what I believe is the best tuning system of any bow.

 

[Jpsmith1]

I own a RX8 and it’s a great bow imo. The RX10 has my attention but have to wait for the Hoyt Rep to show up because I’m a lefty and so is he. I’ve already seen them at my local shop and really like the sandstorm color.

This is my dilemma as well. Since I don't know any Hoyt reps and am not a part of the Cool Kids Club, I plan to work on stashing cash through the winter and doing what I can to have a grand or so on hand come late February early March when HOPEFULLY some bows are in stock locally.

Not hard set yet on the Hoyt, I want to shoot the BT as well but I'm buying a flagship come spring.

 

[Jpsmith1]

Any of you guys think there is way too much hype in being ablet to tune? I mean seriously, I tune my bow maybe once in a couple string changes if that. If you don't change arrows, heads, etc, etc, tuning is pretty much a one and done deal for 99 percent of the people out there.

I want the ability to tune my bow to perfection. I just don't have access to a press and I don't really have the room to set one up.

Having the ability to shift cams and/or timing is a HUGE feature.

 

[sndmn11]

Any of you guys think there is way too much hype in being ablet to tune? I mean seriously, I tune my bow maybe once in a couple string changes if that. If you don't change arrows, heads, etc, etc, tuning is pretty much a one and done deal for 99 percent of the people out there.

When we have broadhead tuning days at our club, the press-less tuning bows can be finished up in 3-4 ends. Even the quick clip PSE .220 system takes quite a bit longer, normal shims much longer, because there is usually a slight rest adjustment after that.

Once a person gets used to how their SET/Deadlock/Limbshift/Perfect tune/whatever this Hoyt system is called, it's easy to adjust and test every range session. It's quicker than taking a leak, and if you have a witness mark, easy to return to "tuned".

 

[Pramo]

New ones seem great but it’s last years
with a tuning system, I bought a Ax-32 new left over yesterday for $1050. Tuning systems are neat but not sure they are that ground breaking and I have a press and know how to get a it tuned up.

I tend to buy a leftover ever 2-3 years to play with and if I don’t like it sell on eBay

 

[TC93]

Shot both the aluminum and carbon versions at my local shop. Honestly feel like any other Hoyt from the past few years. Not saying they aren’t great, but if you got a new one in the last few years, you aren’t gaining anything. I do like some of the new colors though.

 

[Zak406]

I upgrade every 7 years.

I got 4 more years with my rx7.

As for the tuning question I don’t know how to tune. I let the bow shop handle that. They were able to tune my rx7 fine so the tuning doesn’t matter to
Me

 

[Stache Attack]

Hmm podium archer posted faster speeds with Hoyt this year than Mathew’s at a 28.5” DL I think. I hear cool stuff is coming from bowtech but don’t know if I’ll wait. Might go for an ax-3 if it shoots better than my revolt x. I plan on shooting both Mathew’s, Hoyt, and pse if I can find a pse locally. If not I know of a carbon pse from 2 years ago I can pick up for 400

 

[roosiebull]

Going to order the RX10 Ultra tomorrow. I'd rather shoot an 8 year olds homemade bow out of stick and string than own a Mathews. Just saying.

I know since buying my most current mathews, I’ve tried on all of my wife’s clothes… a couple times

 

[jmez]

1500/1600 new at my local shop for the aluminums... are people really buying new bows every year? turn around and try and sell and its lost a quarter of its value speeds have plateaued too for 15 years I don't get it

Better go back another 10.

 

[jmez]

The tuning stuff is for the masses. I think it is a good thing. I shot Hoyts and Bowtechs for so long tuning was never an issue. Get it sighted in, string settled. Shoot one BH and one FP, only took one trip to the press to fix and done. Literally a 5 minute process.

One thing that hasn't changed. I would estimate 80-90% of people don't have consistent enough form to reliably tune a bow.

 

[Hoot]

I just traded in my rx-5 ultra and centergy for an rx-10 ultra. Waiting for my sight and rest to come in and get to shooting.

I typically bare shaft to 40, not having to shim cams and keep everything centered should make it easier