Xtreme Custom Stabilizer Review thread

**timbawolf98** · February 2nd, 2009 02:44 PM

This is official review thread for the Xtreme Custom stabilizers, so once you get it in the mail and get some time with it, post what you think here.

I recieved my test stab today and noted upon taking it out of the box how well the fit and finish looked. It was fairly heavy compared to what I use now (8.5" 11oz B-Stinger) but after a few shots I was used to the extra weight. I held more steady with this stabilizer than I have with any I've tried before, including a 24" BlackMaxx due to the weight and the ultralight carbon rod. The rod, despite being an inch and a quarter longer than the B-Stinger rod, was noticeably lighter. I don't have a grain scale so I couldn't get an exact measurement on this, but I could definately tell a difference between the two. The Xtreme rod is a smaller diameter than the B-Stinger, which attributes to this fact I'm sure.

I measured the stabilizer with the full weight set, one weight removed, and two weighs removed. The results were as follows:

Full set-12" on the dot
1 removed- 11 3/8"
2 removed- 10 7/8"
Rod alone- 9 3/8"

This product is very effective at helping you be more steady while aiming. It comes with one BowJax attached right behind the weight. It does just as well as my B-Stinger with BowJax at eliminating vibration/noise. That being said, I took the BowJax off my own stab and put it on the test stab and it reduced vibration even more.

The fit and finish of this stabilizer is top notch for sure. It is beautifully assembled and I couldn't find a single thing wrong with the finish. The tolerances were very tight, and once screwed in the weight kit won't go anywhere or make any unwanted noise.

Possibly the best thing about this stabilizer is the fact that you get the full weight set when you buy it. That way, if you decide you don't want as much weight on the end, all you have to do is unscrew the end and take a weight off and it will feel like a completely different stabilizer.

The only thing I would add/change about this stabilizer is I would add a second BowJax. Other than that, I believe it could easily be one of the best stabilizers on the market as is.

I just want to give a big thanks to Mark (APAnTN) for creating this product and giving those of us here at AT the chance to test it for him.

**APAnTN** · February 2nd, 2009 03:07 PM

Jonathan,
Thank you for taking the time and effort to test and review my stabilizer. I feel that once people give it a try they will be like you. As for the bowjax that is something we can definately do. I would also like to thank you for starting this review thread.
Mark

**mathews xt 600** · February 2nd, 2009 03:22 PM

The customizable end weight is a nice feature. Do the rods come in different lengths? How much do they cost?

**Double S** · February 2nd, 2009 03:23 PM

Bump for a Fob'er!

**timbawolf98** · February 2nd, 2009 03:25 PM

Mark posted a thread with these for sale this weekend, I wasn't aware so I thought some of you might not be either, here's a link to the thread:

http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=836782

**Double S** · February 2nd, 2009 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by timbawolf98

Mark posted a thread with these for sale this weekend, I wasn't aware so I thought some of you might not be either, here's a link to the thread:

http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=836782

Thanks for the Link. Thats what i was looking for.

**timbawolf98** · February 2nd, 2009 04:14 PM

TTT for a great product, you guys need to take a long hard look at one of these.

**APAnTN** · February 2nd, 2009 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by mathews xt 600

The customizable end weight is a nice feature. Do the rods come in different lengths? How much do they cost?

I can custom make what ever length you need just give me a shout and let me know what you are needing

**jkcerda** · February 2nd, 2009 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by APAnTN

I can custom make what ever length you need just give me a shout and let me know what you are needing

sweeet, cant wait to get mine & pass it around

**timbawolf98** · February 2nd, 2009 05:20 PM

Up up up

**APAnTN** · February 3rd, 2009 04:40 AM

i cant wait to see more reviews on this thread

**timbawolf98** · February 3rd, 2009 06:33 AM

bump for the AM

**APAnTN** · February 3rd, 2009 10:30 AM

thanks for the bump Jonathan

**IL 88** · February 3rd, 2009 06:16 PM

ttt hopefully i'll be next

**dyeguy1212** · February 3rd, 2009 06:20 PM

So far so good

**APAnTN** · February 4th, 2009 05:20 AM

Originally Posted by dyeguy1212

So far so good

I know its early in the testing but i feel confident that we will hear lots of positive feedback

**timbawolf98** · February 4th, 2009 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by APAnTN

I know its early in the testing but i feel confident that we will hear lots of positive feedback

I think you're right

**APAnTN** · February 4th, 2009 04:08 PM

I just got a message from another tester and i think we will see more positive feedback after he tests the stab for another day or two

**APAnTN** · February 5th, 2009 02:18 AM

heres a link to what another tester said about the stab
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showth...=825146&page=3

Originally Posted by Kendall Archery
Got the stabilizer in the mail today and all I can say is WOW, The finish and machine work is amazing real nice attention to detail, awsome looking stabilizer, but that's just looking at it, 12" stabilizer pulls up and holds as nicely as my wife's 33" beiter set. Little heavy for me at first so simply pulled off one of the weights and I was in business, this is only the first day, I've put over 100 shots through my bow with it on and love it, no two ways about it. I've shot a lot of other stabilizers on my set up, nothing really compares, a stabilizer short enough to hunt with that puts the weight out where you want it. Most hunting stabilizers cary same diameter and weight throughout, all the way from the bow to the front stab, not this one and did I mention the adjustability?? This is a great product that that looks great and great performance to boot, If you can get a chance to shoot one, don't pass it up, you won't be dissappointed

thanks for the review

**spatan** · February 5th, 2009 03:08 AM

PM sent.... looks like a winner

Spatan

**APAnTN** · February 5th, 2009 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by spatan

PM sent.... looks like a winner

Spatan

I think so too

I hinestly believe the more people that try them the more you will hear great things.

**APAnTN** · February 5th, 2009 07:22 AM

lets move it up

**MGH-PA** · February 5th, 2009 08:45 AM

Those who have shot the B-Stinger, and now this. What are your thoughts? I hate (and I mean HATE) the looks of B-Stingers, but you can't argue with function. This stab is cheaper, and looks better, and comes with all of the additional weights, but how does it hold?

**APAnTN** · February 5th, 2009 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by MGH-PA

Those who have shot the B-Stinger, and now this. What are your thoughts? I hate (and I mean HATE) the looks of B-Stingers, but you can't argue with function. This stab is cheaper, and looks better, and comes with all of the additional weights, but how does it hold?

heres what one guy said about it when he was testing
This product is very effective at helping you be more steady while aiming. It comes with one BowJax attached right behind the weight. It does just as well as my B-Stinger

**APAnTN** · February 7th, 2009 04:24 PM

we should be getting some more reviews soon

**Breathn** · February 8th, 2009 07:15 AM

Well I got one of the stablizers Friday and out of the box knew it was quality work..Thing looks great and looks even better on a bow..Yesterday I set it up on several different bows and shot it and by far one of the if not the best stabilizers I have ever shot..I shot it on 09 Xforce,Mathews Swithback,Hoyt AM32,Bowetech Guardian,and a DXT just to see how it felt on all different type bows and everyone the pin just glued to the target..I think these are going to be a big hit for sure,and I know I will have one for myself and actually had a hunting buddy here and tryed it on his Xforce TS and now he wants one..Great stabilizer and a great price to boot..I didnt get to take any pics cause I was in a hurry to try it but it looks great on any bow combination..

**APAnTN** · February 8th, 2009 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Breathn

Well I got one of the stablizers Friday and out of the box knew it was quality work..Thing looks great and looks even better on a bow..Yesterday I set it up on several different bows and shot it and by far one of the if not the best stabilizers I have ever shot..I shot it on 09 Xforce,Mathews Swithback,Hoyt AM32,Bowetech Guardian,and a DXT just to see how it felt on all different type bows and everyone the pin just glued to the target..I think these are going to be a big hit for sure,and I know I will have one for myself and actually had a hunting buddy here and tryed it on his Xforce TS and now he wants one..Great stabilizer and a great price to boot..I didnt get to take any pics cause I was in a hurry to try it but it looks great on any bow combination..

Thanks John for your review. I really appreciate you taking the time to give it a test run.

**APAnTN** · February 9th, 2009 04:08 AM

Time To Get Xtreme

**Kendall Archery** · February 9th, 2009 01:35 PM

After 4 days of shooting this stabilizer, I can truely say, The nicest stabilizer I've ever shot. Shootin pop can size groups at 50 &60 yards, this thing holds rock solid, Love the adjustability. I couldn't ask for anything more in a stabilizer. Functionality and Good looks as well. Bow levels out real nice and holds steady, so simple to adjust the weight to what works for ya. My oppinion, Ya Can't Beat It

**Lrgmouth** · February 9th, 2009 01:38 PM

I like the looks of this stabalizer!
Nice job, well thought out.

**APAnTN** · February 9th, 2009 04:41 PM

thanks guys for the reviews. Keep watching i think we will be seeing more reviews in a couple days

**Breathn** · February 10th, 2009 12:33 AM

I spent a little more time with it today and its a winner for sure..looks great but the performance is where its at..Makes the pin stick EXTREMELY tight on the dot...Im sold...

**APAnTN** · February 10th, 2009 03:17 AM

Originally Posted by Breathn

I spent a little more time with it today and its a winner for sure..looks great but the performance is where its at..Makes the pin stick EXTREMELY tight on the dot...Im sold...

Thanks for giving it a try John and thanks for the order too

**HOYT68** · February 10th, 2009 03:43 AM

JOIN THE TEAM XTREME

**rodneyroberts32** · February 10th, 2009 07:19 AM

Any idea on where I am at on the list???

**APAnTN** · February 10th, 2009 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by rodneyroberts32

Any idea on where I am at on the list???

you have a pm

**lost n mi** · February 10th, 2009 08:09 AM

am I on the list ?

I t sounds like you awsome reveiws ! what weights do the come in ?

**APAnTN** · February 10th, 2009 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by lost n mi

am I on the list ?

I t sounds like you awsome reveiws ! what weights do the come in ?

yes you sure are

**lost n mi** · February 10th, 2009 08:21 AM

thank you ! it will be an honor to test it for you .ones of these will be going on my new bow ,as soon as i figure which bow

theres so many good choices .is the 12" below the 12" mark so you can shoot it in the hunter class ?also what camo can you dip it in ? what about all black?

**APAnTN** · February 10th, 2009 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by lost n mi

thank you ! it will be an honor to test it for you .ones of these will be going on my new bow ,as soon as i figure which bow

theres so many good choices .is the 12" below the 12" mark so you can shoot it in the hunter class ?also what camo can you dip it in ? what about all black?

ive been making them 12" on the money. As far as camo i can get just about anything you want. And the all black is an option as well

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