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What’s the best brand for compound bows

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#1 ·
I bought a bowtech solution ss and I think i made a good choice about what I bought but I’m wondering if that was a good choice of bow or is there a even better one I’ve only shot a genesis and this bowtech I prefer the bowtech

thanks In advance
 
#36 ·
There is no absolute best bow........period....... end of discussion. he just said it's the best to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside about your purchase. I believe that it's his most popular model especially if he's pushing it.

There almost all good, it comes down to personal preference. You certainly shouldn't listen to this group of clowns on what works best for you
 
#5 ·
Best??? Considerations:
  • The one that fits … more so than the one available
  • The one that can be supported by the manufacturer (especially if you intend to keep the bow for several years). Nothing like needing a new limb or cam that isn’t available.
  • The one that is easier to use in the manner you want (relatively shorter ATA for some applications; relatively longer ATA for others) (lighter weight for treks in to the back country vs heavier for stability on the competition range)
  • The one with the draw cycle that YOU like better (note: your like and dislike may change as you “grow into” archery…muscular conditioning/limitations or form changes)
 
#7 ·
I bought a bowtech solution ss and I think i made a good choice about what I bought but I’m wondering if that was a good choice of bow or is there a even better one I’ve only shot a genesis and this bowtech I prefer the bowtech

thanks In advance
There isn't a bow brand/model that is BEST for everyone. You bought the Bowtech... Shoot the heck out of it for 6-12 months. If you grow to love it, keep shooting it, If you don't go shopping!!!
 
#86 ·
There isn't a bow brand/model that is BEST for everyone. You bought the Bowtech... Shoot the heck out of it for 6-12 months. If you grow to love it, keep shooting it, If you don't go shopping!!!
You should have gone shopping to begin with. Go to as many shops as you can, and test out as many bows as you can next time. You could do that now, and bring your bow with, and compare a bunch. If one stands out above yours, you may need to make a new purchase. You can not win them all. Each bow has different features, grips, cams, and all that, so it is up to you to do your homework. Try to stay as close to home as possible, in case you need service on the bow. At my shop, if we sell you the bow, minor adjustments or repairs are free after the purchase. If you did not purchase it here, it will cost you to fix or do anything to it. (a draw length adjustment is $10, even if no parts are needed.)

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#10 ·
Define best... In many respects, the Genesis is a far better bow than the BowTech: Far FAR more Genesis units in use around the world than the BowTech... The Genesis is far more versatile and able to accommodate a much wider range of archers than the BowTech... More Olympians started out on the Genesis than started on the BowTech... With the money you save by buying the Genesis over the BowTech, you could have sev-er-al hours of lessons from a quality coach, and a bad bow in a good archer's hands will always trump the best bow in the hands of someone who can't shoot...

Genesis for the win.
 
#12 ·
I’m wondering if that was a good choice of bow or is there a even better one.
You can stop worrying. Bowtech makes a good bow, and the differences between other options is small, and in most cases dependent on the owner. I Like my Hoyt's, others swear by Matthews, PSE, Elite, etc. Tuned properly with an arrow of adequate spine, it's up to the shooter to point it and follow through.
 
#15 ·
No such thing as the BEST bow.. Its all subjective based on personal preferences.
Shoot what you got for awhile and you may grow to love it, or you may find something just doesn't click... then look around for something else.

Plus side to the bowtech is the deadlock tech should make it pretty dang easy to tune yourself without having to go to a pro-shop.
 
#21 ·
Just know that any Prime prior to the Black series has draw length specific cams. And those cams can be a bit difficult to get.
 
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#23 ·
You're not trying to get your post count up so you can sell the "best bow" to someone else are you?
Seriously if you shot it first and felt that was the best bow then welcome to archery. Next year you will find your next best bow and so on until you quit archery
BOW= bust out wallet
 
#27 ·
The best bow for you is the one that you shoot the best. All the brands are adequate to shoot good scores and take game. The faster bows are harder to pull because you are pulling max weight for a longer duration. Some people like to shoot heavier bows because they feel more stable, some people like a lighter bow to pack in the mountains. Enjoy shooting your Bowtech, Shoot it for a year, or years and go shopping again when you know more about what you like. Tune your bow, and work on your form, enjoy your bow.
 
#28 ·
I'd say you bought a very nice bow. It is my opinion that, depending on your draw length, you might be happier with a different bow. I believe that people with a longer draw length typically will like and shoot a bow with a longer axle to axle length better. If you are a 28" or shorter draw length, you should be happy with the 30" ata Solution SS. This is of course not a hard and fast rule. Some longer draw length guys love to hunt with short ata bows and shoot them well. But I think as a beginning archer, you would do better with a longer bow if your draw length is longer, say 29" or longer.
 
#33 ·
I bought a bowtech solution ss and I think i made a good choice about what I bought but I’m wondering if that was a good choice of bow or is there a even better one I’ve only shot a genesis and this bowtech I prefer the bowtech

thanks In advance
The bow that feals the best for you. If you can find a bow on the wall of a shop it's a good bow or they wouldn't carry it.
 
#34 ·
You have made a wise choice. Yes Bowtech makes the greatest compound bows on the face of the earth and in the history of the world.
-Refuse to follow.
 
#35 ·
Late last year I was after a dedicated target bow, and finished up with a PSE Supra RTX, in 37" and with the SE cams. For a little while I wondered if I'd made the right decision, and it took me quite a while to adapt to the new bow. Now I love it, it's clearly the right bow for me.

My advice would be to shoot what you have, shoot it a lot, get used to it, and not make any quick rash decisions about dumping it for something else. With archery being all about consistency and repetition, it may take you a while to get consistent and comfortable with a new bow.