Any high-adjustability bow with the name Bowtech or Diamond is inspired by the original best-selling Diamond Infinite Edge. With 62 pounds of draw-weight adjustment and 9 inches worth of draw-length options, this is a grow-with-you bow that’s perfect for beginners. Bowtech ArcheryĪnother upgrade, the new Amplify replaces the Convergence in the Bowtech lineup, maintaining the same $599 price tag, but giving you another 5 fps of speed and some updated tech. Specs: 31.5 inches axle to axle, 6-inch brace height, 4.0 lb., 335 fps IBO.
Specs: 31 inches axle to axle, 6.625-inch brace height, 3.3 lb., 335 fps IBO. ($599 for Torrex, $699 for Torrex XT and XT Long Draw ) Bowtech Carbon Zion The new Carbon Zion. What’s unexpected is how solid and tight these bows feel by comparison. Lot’s of bargain bows feel a little cheap. The company has a reputation for making tough, built-to-last compounds, and they don’t compromise that with their lower-priced models. But as with the Powermax, the best thing about these bows is that Hoyt makes them. It’s also a tad shorter and a couple ounces heavier at 4 pounds even. For an extra $100, the XT model gets you nearly another 10 fps, thanks to a 6-inch brace height. The standard Torrex is 30¾ inches axle to axle with a 7-inch brace height and a 327-fps ATA speed rating. The new Torrex and Torrex XT replace the Powermax in the Hoyt lineup and offer new features, more options, and faster speeds. If you’ve been in the budget-bow market for long, you remember the Hoyt Powermax, which for years was one of, if not the, best-built value-priced bow around.
Specs: 30 inches axle to axle, 6-inch brace height, 4.0 lb., 336 fps ATA. Hoyt Torrex & Torrex XT The new Torrex XT.
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Below is a first look at the best new budget bows for 2021, plus a few tried and true options still in production.