what are the most important factors in choosing a compound bow?

Smiley1215 · May 23, 2013

For me....
1) Grip
2) axle to axle
3) Speed
4) Aesthetics

ZXT4V · May 23, 2013

Number 1 is quiet/shock free. #2 is forgiveness/shootability, which would include brace height/riser length/smoothness/feel in hand etc.

JPR79 · May 23, 2013

For me, it is weight first, then draw cycle, then I start looking at brace height, then finally ATA.

Since I have a short draw, I can shoot short ATA bows decently. Same goes with short brace height... so they aren't as high up on the importance factor as other things.

I tend to like a moderate to light bow... I shoot poorly with heavy bows because I don't balance them well. And I prefer a solid draw cycle, not the ones that are gradual and have a huge hump in the middle. A solid back wall is a must for me as well.

It really depends on your shooting style... what release you use... where your anchor is... your DL... etc.

optimal_max · May 23, 2013

If it looks cool, that's all that matters.:shade:

what are the most important factors in choosing a compound bow?

Smiley1215

ZXT4V

JPR79

optimal_max

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