I have an X-Press Pro and an EZ Green press. I use the EZ Green when I go out to shoot to make adjustments and the X-Press pro is the one I mainly use at home. The X-Press sets up fast and is great press, but so is the EZ Green. I prefer the X-Press.

 

EZ hands down. X is to big, bulky and slow to set up between bows. We had an X in the shop for a short time before it was sold. Don't get me wrong it was an excellent well built press. Just too big, bulky and slow to set up for a fast pace shop situation.

 

Thanks for the feedback. Leaning towards the x-press. I know it’s big and bulky, but I’ll probably disassemble it when not in use. Like I said, it’s just for home use so speed is not a concern at all. I guess one thing would be taking it out to the field would be a pain, but I can do most of what I need in my yard (35 yard range right by the garage and as long as I want is a 2 minute walk).

 

Once you set the Xpress up you will see it won't be feasible to just disassemble it.

 

Well, I don’t mean full disassembly, but watching the assembly video it looks like it’s pretty easy to take the jack and x bars off, that’s all I would consider doing. One more question though, which would be better for complete bow disassembly? I have an old bow that I would practice on first just to see if I want to do that or not, but if in the future I do want to change cams or anything like that, is one of these bows better suited for complete takedowns?

 

For full tear down either will work just fine. But as I have stated the EZ is the one I would suggest. Smaller easier to set up.
We have six presses in the shop. Three are EZ presses they get way more work than the other three.

 

Home use, I went w/ the X Press Pro. It's awesome! I keep a spreadsheet for settings on friends/family's bows so setting up is quicker. The thing I like about it is once you have your bow locked in, there's no way for it to "squirt" out the bottom.

 

I have both, an if one had to go, it wouldn't be the X.

 

I went through this last year and went with the EZ-Press. I looked at the X Press Pro but seeing Feradyne discontinued them I went with LCA press. If you go on Feradyne's website they don't even list it as one of their brands.

 

Depending on what bow or bows you will be pressing the X-Press Pro will press any bow made without having to buy any over priced adapters. Get the X-Press.

 

I agree a lot with the comments above. I have the ez press and it’s great and does everything. After thinking about this some more I think it depends on a few things. How much space do you have? What is your budget? Types of bows you’ll press?

LCA is smaller. LCA is cheaper. LCA requires these adapters that can be found on classifieds for $140, but these adapters are mainly for 2016-2017 Hoyt Defiants. I will say that these adapters work great on any past parallel limbs.

The express is able to do any bow, double the cost and large. Is smooth and can adapt quickly to any bow.

Either one you pick will do a great job. If you are not pressing all kinds of different bows frequently I’d get the LCA because of costs. LCAs customer service is awesome too.


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I have an EZ press I’ve had it for about 5 years. It will do anything you need. I also have the draw board. What I’ve saved over the years it has paid for its self at least a hundred times.

 

I ended up getting the ez press, but my buddy actually bought the x-press. I chose the ez press mostly because of the size. The next day I completely broke down an old pse rally that I use for bowfishing, and once I was comfortable, I broke down my pse carbon air stealth. No issues with either. I did use planks under the riser of the stealth just in case it wanted to slip out, but it stayed completely put.

Thanks for all the feedback.

 

Congrat's on the new press. I think the EZ is the best for a home shop because it is so fast to use; just put the bow in the fingers and start cranking to relieve the string tension...nothing else to set.

 

I was just looking to buy a LCA press, so this confirms it. Good discussion.

 

EZ Press does everything I need to do. Replaced a homemade pipe clamp press I made, which worked well for my pre-Defiant Hoyts. Got a Traverse last year and the pipe clamp wouldn't work. Should have done it a long time ago.

 

I had the express and liked it fine. But at some point mine began to freeze up. I called the company repeatedly and got no help. I also put numerous threads out here. Finally gave up and gave it away and bought the EZ. It has worked fine.

 

For sure go with the LCA press. It honestly hurts me to think that guys are still buying the X-Press. I think the most recent owners of the company now have discontinued the units so even if you get one there's no guarantee they'll be a company to support your product. On top of that the LCA presses are smaller, faster, easier to use, and just all around better products.

 

He did read post #13.

 

i would also consider 92safari on here, i have his press and love it. i also added the archery dezigns draw board and his digital scale to it is a sweet setup.
https://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5042689

 

I should have mentioned this earlier. My first choice was a 92safari press, but being in Canada shipping was a killer. 92safari was incredibly helpful and I almost pulled the trigger, but presses weigh a lot. Even still, the total price including shipping was still reasonable.

 

EZ for sure. I've used both and have owned an EZ for a long time. Zero chance I'd ever buy an X-Press.

 

I have an LCA Ultimate EZ press because I also have crossbows that occasionally need working on. It's the only press I'd ever owned or used. It works great for me.

 

Too bad you couldn't get the 92Safari, OP.
But understand shipping costs.
The 92Safari is a tank and has the cool caution bar set-up.
I love mine although I probably won't use it anymore due to injuries preventing me shooting a compound.
I would sell mine but will just give it and my X-Press to my nephew someday.

 

If you're looking for something you can take down when not in use I'd recommend an LCA Pack & Go. I love mine. It's a good press and when packed up takes up about the same amount of space as a bow in a soft case.

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