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By Anthony Barnum
2015 Mid-Level
Bow Evaluation
Overview:
Anthony
With an ever increasing share of the market, bows that are priced toward the middle ofBy
the
availableBarnum
price range
continue to be extremely popular. The price-point savings, combined with economic hardships that many folks have
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thatthe
are past
priced
towardyears,
the middle
the available
to be extremely
popular.
Many of these
endured
over
several
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aidedprice
this range
level continue
of popularity.
In addition,
many mid-priced
bows
mid-priced
bows
off
er
performance
that
is
not
too
far
off
from
their
substantially
more
expensive
fl
agship
cousins,
offer performance that is not too far off from their substantially more expensive flagship cousins, making the
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more appealing.
With
so many
excellent
offerings
in the
their performance
more
appealing.buck
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so many
offerings
in the
mid-level
category,
we are
happy
mid-level
category,
we
are
happy
to
continue
evaluating
these
bows
for
budget
minded
archers
and
for
those
who
may
be to
to continue evaluating these bows for budget minded archers and those who may be skeptical of shelling out close
skeptical
of shelling
out $1,000
or more
for something
they’re
likely
to replace
in a few
years. While
these bows are
costly on
$1000
during
uncertain
economic
times.
Because of
this, the
same
technical
attributes
that ArrowTrade
hasless
reported
to purchase,
we’reinevaluating
them
on the same
demanding
technical
attributes that ArrowTrade will use for flagship bows
for
flagship bows
the past are
evaluated.
These
items are
as follows:
later this spring. These items are as follows:
B
Test Category
Assessment
Dynamic Efficiency
Provides an indication of the amount of energy output by a bow relative to the energy
expended through drawing the bow back. An assessment is made with multiple arrow
weights.
Speed per Inch
of Power Stroke
Provides an indication of the amount of speed output by the bow over the distance
from the valley to the static brace height position. An assessment is made with
multiple arrow weights.
Noise Output
Provides an indication of the noise output characteristics of a bow at the “point blank”
range, utilizing a series of shots with multiple arrow weights.
Vibration
Provides an indication of the vibration characteristics of a bow during and after shot
execution, utilizing a series of shots with multiple arrow weights.
The criteria
outlined in this evaluation were deemed to be the important factors to consider for a compound bow. This evaluation in no way
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Backed with the knowledge that Tim Gillingham brings to the industry, the Gold
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meet my very exact needs. Gold Tip’s FACT system allowed me to add the
weight necessary to achieve my goals without requiring me to use an overly
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I’ve been using the Power Press Deluxe from Last Chance Archery for the past
six years with flawless performance. This press is quick, convenient and easy to
use. It features a screw-drive mechanism that uses an electric motor to
compress the limb tips of just about any bow on the market. This has the effect
of minimizing stress on both the riser and the limbs. I have since added Last
Chance Archery’s EZ Vise to my toolset and, I have to say, it has made setup a
breeze. Acting as a third hand, the EZ Vise keeps each bow positioned just how
I need it for rest and nock point installation as well as brace height and axle-to-
A big thank you goes out to Gold Tip arrows, which is a new spon
Backed with the knowledge that Tim Gillingham brings to the indu
Tip arrows used during this evaluation have been flawless. Gol
hard to provide the combinations of points, nocks, shafts and weig
meet my very exact needs. Gold Tip’s FACT system allowed m
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weight necessary to achieve my goals without requiring me to u
Vibration
execution, utilizing a series of shots with multiple arrow weights.
Note: The criteria outlined in this evaluation were deemed to be the important factors to consider for a compound bow. This evaluation in no way
represents all areas that are important to archers. Personal experience and preference were used to derive these criteria. In addition, each bow is
evaluated under very specific conditions and parameters with specialized test equipment. Your results may vary.
Grip
Cable Guard
Riser
Limbs & Pockets
Cams
Strings & Cables
Category
Test Method
Speed per Inch
of Power Stroke
1) Collect speed data for four different arrow
weights.
a. Set up chronograph at a distance of 36
inches from the throat of the grip of the bow.
b. Use Hooter Shooter to shoot five arrows for
each weight through the chronograph.
c. Note each speed and average for each
weight.
2) Determine power stroke length.
a. Measure brace height, add 1-3/4 of an inch.
b. Subtract measurement from a. from the draw
length of the bow (see Figure 1).
3) Divide speeds from step 1 by power stroke
measurement from step 2 to determine speed
per inch of power stroke.
Description
Since bows react differently to different
arrow weights, four arrows of 5, 6, 7, and
9 grains per pound are used in this
assessment. Because there are so many
varying
configurations
in
today’s
compound bows (e.g. low or high brace
height, reflex/deflex riser geometry), the
amount of speed output by each bow per
the inch of its power stroke is a
reasonable way to compare each bow on
more of an equal playing field.
Dynamic
Dynamic Efficiency
Efficiency
Test Method
Category
Dynamic
Efficiency
1) Create draw-force curve.
2) Analyze curve to determine stored
energy (see Figure 2 below).
3) Using speed data captured in the
speed per inch of power stroke
test, determine dynamic efficiency
for each arrow weight using the
following formula:
KE 
ArrowWeight Velocity 2
450240
Description
The purpose of the compound bow is to transfer the
energy expended in drawing the bow back (potential
or stored energy) into the energy propelling the arrow
downrange (kinetic energy). Unfortunately, not all of
the potential energy is turned into kinetic energy.
There are various reasons for this but regardless of
the cause, you are not getting all the energy out of the
bow that you have put into it. The reason for testing
dynamic efficiency is to determine which bows
perform the best in transferring the energy that is
“stored” into the energy in motion that is released
through the arrow.
Noise
Noise Output
Output
PSE X-Force GX Draw Cycle Efficiency
Test Method
90
Category
Draw Cycle
Efficiency
= 96.9%the speed per inch of power stroke
1) While
conducting
80
70
60
Noise Output
50
40
30
Vibration
Vibration
20
Microphone Setup
10
Test Method
Category
0
Description
Draw-Force Curve
Letdown-Force Curve
Peak Draw Force = 70 pounds
Peak
Letdown
= 67.5 pounds
A great
dealForce
of emphasis
is placed
Actual Letoff = 73%
noise output
the
amount
of
Effective Letoff = 75.1%
on
test, set up the test microphone 36 inches in front of
by
the throat of the grip of the bow at a height of 36
compound bows. Today’s hunting bows
inches and an arrow trajectory offset of 6 inches
have
different
noise
output
(See Figure 3 below).
characteristics with varying arrow
2) Using National Instruments software, capture sound
weights. Many hunters use heavier
pressure level data for each shot fired.
arrows for increased downrange kinetic
3) Analyze the data using Matlab software to determine
energy while others use lighter arrows
the sound output in dB, dBA and dBC.
for increased speed. Because of these
4) After removing the highest and lowest measurement
issues, noise output readings are
for each arrow weight, average the remaining values
measured at point blank range for four
to
determine
the
overalllb-ft.
sound output level. Letdown Energy = 102.4 lb-ft.
Stored
Energy
= 105.7
different arrow weights.
0
Vibration
Description
Arrow Trajectory
6 Inches
1)5 While conducting
the
per
of25power stroke
The 35
less vibration
output45by a bow and
10
15 speed 20
30
40
36inch
Inches
test, set up the test accelerometer
at a (inches)
point on the felt by the archer during and after shot
Draw Distance
riser opposite the throat of the grip (See Figure 4 execution, the more enjoyable a bow is
Top View
below).
to shoot, especially during long practice
Figure 1:Instruments
Draw-Force Curve
and Let-Down
software,
capture Curve
2) Using National
sessions. Our test equipment is highly
acceleration data in three dimensions for each shot sensitive; an archer may not be able to
fired.
distinguish between some of the
3) Analyze the data using Matlab software to determine measured vibration outputs of given
the vibration in the X, Y and Z directions as well as bows. To most accurately reflect the
36 Inches
vibration felt by an archer, the vibration
the total vibration output.
4) After removing the highest and lowest measurement data is collected on the front of the
for each arrow weight, average the remaining values bow’s riser, opposite the throat of the
Side View
grip.
to determine the maximum vibration
amplitude.
36 Inches
After
the
inspection is complete, a Revere
Model 9363 Load Cell and
TotalComp T500E indicator,
adapted for use on a Hooter
Shooter, are used to determine the peak draw weight,
draw length, actual let-off
and effective let-off ; brace
height is measured to the
nearest thousandth of an
inch with a set of Mitutoyo
Calipers while axle-to-axle
length is measured with a
calibrated 36 inch steel rule.
Next, a New Archery
Products QuikTune 3000
arrow rest and a brass nock
are installed and each bow
is shot by hand in the “out of
box configuration” to baseline the speed of each bow
as provided by the manufacturer. Again, notes are
taken to document the feel
of the grip, the draw cycle
and the sound and vibration
output as felt by the shooter
to prevent any bias due to
reviewing the objective test
results later in the test. After
this assessment is made,
tuning to draw length/draw
weight specifications is
done as follows:
Draw length is adjusted
with modules or integral
draw-stops (as applicable).
Modification to the
string/cables is only used as
a last resort with permission
from the manufacturer so as
Speed
PowerStroke
Stroke
Speedper
Perinch
Inch of Power
Draw Force (lbs)
Upon receipt of each
bow, a thorough examination is conducted straight
out of the box. Notes are
taken documenting any
imperfections in the finish
and machine work. The
areas of interest for this
inspection are as follows:
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to minimize impact to efficiency.
Draw weight is adjusted through modification of the
limb bolts.
If the specified draw weight can’t be reached by the particular bow (i.e. the draw weight is too low), modification to
the string/cables may be necessary.
Note: All bows are tested at a 60 pound peak draw
weight and a 29 inch draw length (see Figure 1 below for
description). A tolerance was placed on both draw weight
on is conducted straight out of the box. Notes are taken documenting
and draw length specifications, as industry standards on
. The areas of interest for this inspection are as follows:
how to measure these two items are ambiguous at best. For
Riser
 Cams
bows that arewithin
Limbs / Pockets
Strings /these
Cables specifications straight out of the
box,
no
modifi
cations
are made.
l 9363 load cell and TotalComp T500E indicator, adapted for use on a
ak draw weight, draw length,
actual let-off
and effective
let-off; abrace
All modifi
cations
requiring
bow press are made with
of an inch with a set of Mitutoyo Calipers while axle-to-axle length is
a Last Chance
Archery Power
0 arrow rest and a
Draw Length
Press. This press
y hand in the “out of
bow as provided by
uses an elecocument the feel of
1 ¾”
tric motor and
on output, as felt by
True Draw Length
ng the objective test
a
screw-drive
is made, tuning to
e as follows:
mechanism
to
apply
pressure
integral draw-stops
to the limb tips
only used as a last
Vertical projection of Pivot Point to nock groove
of each bow,
manufacturer so as
al Conditions
Str
ing
ing
Str
ation of the limb
be reached by the
s too low),
s) may be
Figure 1 Draw Length Measurement Guide
At left is a diagram
of how draw length
is measured.
reducing the amount of stress put on the limbs and riser.
Draw-force curves are then created to determine the
amount of stored energy for use in dynamic efficiency calculations, after which performance testing based on the test
categories begins.
For the performance tests, 300 grain Gold Tip Ultralight
400 arrows, 360 Gold Tip Hunter Pro 7595 arrows, 420 grain
Gold Tip Kinetic XT 300 arrows and 540 grain Gold Tip
Kinetic XT 200 arrows are utilized. These arrow weights
equate to 5, 6, 7 and 9 grains per pound of the 60 pound peak
draw weight. All arrow weights are verified using an Easton
Advanced Grain Scale.
A Hooter Shooter is used throughout the performance testing to minimize human induced errors. The
Easton Professional Chronograph is used for all speed
measurements in conjunction with the Pro-Chrono Digital
Chronograph from Competition Electronics for confirmation. The Easton Professional Chronograph is used primarily
for its ability to display speeds down to the 10th of a foot
per second. Both chronographs consistently provide speed
measurement within 1-2 fps of one another.
The criteria outlined in this evaluation were deemed
to be the important factors to consider for a compound
bow. This evaluation in no way represents all areas that are
important to archers. Personal experience and preference
were used to derive these criteria. In addition, each bow is
evaluated under very specific conditions and parameters
with specialized test equipment. Your results may vary.
nd a 29 inch draw length (see Figure 1 for description). A tolerance was placed on both
ndards on how to measure these two items are ambiguous at best. For bows that are
ations are made.
e
s
e
of
n
e
c
e
latLine 400 Arrows, 360 grain Easton Flatline 340 Arrows, 420 grain
grain Easton AXIS FMJ 340 Arrows are utilized. These arrow weights
e 60 pound peak draw weight. All arrow weights are verified using an
rformance testing to minimize human induced errors. The Easton
measurements in conjunction with the Pro-Chrono Digital Chronograph
The Easton Professional Chronograph is used primarily for its ability to
econd. Both chronographs consistently provided speed measurement
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Summary
Bow
Max Speed
(fps)
Average
Speed (fps)
Dynamic
Efficiency (%)
Sound
Output (dBA)
Vibration
Output (g)
Bear Traxx
321.6
285.6
88.2%
85.1
277.1
BowTech
Carbon Icon
305.3
271.1
83.5%
83.4
195.2
Diamond
Carbon Cure
299.4
267.2
81.6%
83.9
286.6
Martin
Lithium LTD
312.7
278.0
79.4%
88.5
239.9
Mission Blaze
318.5
281.8
85.7%
88.4
138.0
PSE Bow
Madness 30
314.2
279.1
81.8%
86.5
230.9
Quest Forge
296.6
265.1
86.6
85.8
171.4
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inserts,
and
alength
stainless
steelbetween 26-1/2” Cams:
giving
this
Bear
some
bite.
Draw
adjustments
bi-dimensionally adjustable offset string suppressors,
Limbs:
Max
Pre-Load Quad 68.9Brace Height: 13.8
6 ¾” *
300 Grains
321.6
stabilizer bushing. Considering
that easily
the difference
almost
and 31”are
made on the in
H13price
cams is
through
the use of rotating
helps to keepmodules
the Traxx
feeling
tame
during
and
afterthethe
Grip:
Synthetic One-Piece
Axle to Axle:
31 5/8” *
360
Grains
297.3
70.7
15.3
–
no
bow
press
required!
At
full
draw,
limbs
deflect
to
a
$250, the Traxx is a great value even without these items. To achieve
Let-off: 75%*
Mass Weight:
4.6 ^
shot. For the past
price
point,position
the Traxx
ers a combined
lot of highparallel
which,offwhen
with the damping
420 Grains
277.1
71.6
16.6
even more bang for the buck, Bear offers the Traxx with their Ready to
String:
Contra-Band
HP
properties
the dual bi-dimensionally
stringGrains
end technology;
whenof compared
with Bear’s fladjustable
agship offset 540
246.2
72.7 String Suppressor
19.0*Advertised
Damping: Bi-dimensionally
Adjustable
Hunt (RTH) package for a $100
upcharge.
The
RTH
package
includesduring
a
suppressors,
keep
the Traxx
feeling
Realtree Xtra Green, Shadow
^Measured
models, the only
itemshelps
thattothe
Traxx
lacks
are tame
a hinge and after the Finish:
Volt five pin sight, a 5-Spot shot.
quiver,
Biscuit,
Dartoffers
stabilizer
For Whisker
the price-point,
the Traxx
a lot of and
high-end technology;
Performance
at
a
Glance
(60.1
lbs,
29-1/8”):
guard,
riser
inserts
and
a
stainless
steel
stabilizer
bushArrow
(Grains):
300
360
420
540
whenascompared
Bear’s
flagship
models,loop
the only
wrist string from Trophy Ridge
well as with
a peep
sight
and string
to items that the
Arrow
Speed
K.E.
Momentum
Traxx that
lacks the
are diff
the erence
hinge-guard,
riser inserts,
and a stainless
steel
ing.
Considering
in
price
is
almost
85.7%
87.9%
89.0%
90.4%
Efficiency:
help get the bow ready to shoot
as quickly
asConsidering
possible. that
Allthe
that’s
left toin price Dynamic
300 Grains
321.6
68.9
13.8
stabilizer
difference
is almost
is abushing.
great
value,
even is
without
these
buy are some $250,
arrowsthe
andTraxx
some
tipsisand
thevalue
Traxx
readythese
to
hit
360 Grains
70.7
15.7
14.5
13.5 15.3 12.0
Speed
of PS: 297.3
$250, field
the Traxx
a great
even without
items. To
achieve Per Inch
items. To achieve
even
for offers
the buck,
Bear
420 Grains
277.1
71.6
16.6
even more
bangmore
for the bang
buck, Bear
the Traxx
with theirNoise
Ready toOutput
the range.
86.4
85.5
85.4 19.0 83.2
(dBA):
540 Grains
246.2
72.7
offers the Traxx
Ready
Hunt
(RTH)The
package
Huntwith
(RTH)the
package
for ato$100
upcharge.
RTH package includes a
310.6
297.1
293.6
207.1
Total
Volt five pin
a 5-Spot
quiver, includes
Whisker Biscuit,
Dart stabilizer
andVibration (G):
Out of the
Assessment:
for a Box
$100 upcharge.
Thsight,
e RTH
package
a Volt
Bear Traxx
wrist string from Trophy Ridge as well as a peep sight and string loop to
Arrow (Grains):
300
360
420
540
five that
pin was
sight,
a 5-Spotbow
quiver,
atoWhisker
Biscuit,
a Dart
The Traxx sample
provided
this
evaluation
measured
to All that’s left to
Dynamic Efficiency:
85.7%
87.9%
89.0%
90.4%
help get thefor
ready
shoot as was
quickly
as possible.
have a brace-height
of 6.890
while
theand
axle-to-axle
length
was
measured
tohitbeand
31-7/8
inches.
The
2914.5
inch,ready
60
model
stabilizer
andbuy
ainches,
wrist
string
from
Trophy
Ridge,
asthe
well
as
ais peep
sight
a string
to
help
bow
to 12.0
shoot
as
are some
arrows
some field
tips
and
Traxx
ready to
Speed
Per loop
Inch
ofrequested
PS: get
15.7 the
13.5pound
thethe
range.
was measured quickly
straight as
outpossible.
of
box
to have
29-1/8
inch
drawarrows
lengthand
andsome
peak fidraw-weight
of 60.1
pounds,
Traxx
squarely
All that’s
lefta to
buy are
some
eld Noise
tips and
the
Traxx
is ready
to85.5
hit the
the85.4
range.83.2
Output
(dBA):
86.4putting
within test specifications straight
the box..
shot by hand with a 300 grain arrow,
theVibration
Traxx achieved
an average
Total
(G):
310.6
297.1 speed
293.6of 322.3
207.1 fps
Outout
ofofthe
Box When
Assessment:
in the out of box configuration
a brass
nock
added
toOut
the
string.
of the
Assessment
Thewith
Traxxonly
sample
that was
provided
for this
evaluation
wasBox
measured
to
a brace-height
of 6.890
inches, for
while
the evaluation
axle-to-axle length
measured to
to be
31-7/8
inches. height
The requested
29 inch,
60 pound
model
The Traxxhave
sample
that was
provided
this
was was
measured
have
a brace
of 6.890
inches
while
the
was
measured straight out of the box to have a 29-1/8 inch draw length and peak draw-weight of 60.1 pounds, putting the Traxx squarely
Subjective
Test
Results:
axle-to-axle length
was
measured
to
be
31-7/8
inches.
Th
e
requested
29
inch,
60
pound
model
was
measured
straight
out
within test specifications straight out of the box.. When shot by hand with a 300 grain arrow, the Traxx achieved an average speed of 322.3 fps
of the box to have
a 29-1/8
inch drawwith
length
peak
draw
weight
in the out
of box configuration
only aand
brassanock
added
to the
string. of 60.1 pounds, putting
Fit & Finish:
the
Traxx
squarely
within
test
specifi
cations
straight
out
of
the
box.
When
by hand with a
The Realtree Xtra Green finish
on the Traxx
test sample
was found to be crisp and
clearshot
throughout,
Subjective
Test
Results:
300
grain
arrow,
the
Traxx
achieved
an
average
speed
of
322.3
fps
in
the
out
of
box
configurawith no noticeable seems and excellent coverage of the extensive riser cutouts. There were, however,
Fit
& Finish:
only
a brass
nock
added
tospeckling
the string.and there was also one small raised spot
several spots tion,
were with
the film
dip
finish
showed
some
The Realtree Xtra Green finish on the Traxx test sample was found to be crisp and clear throughout,
just below the grip. Otherwise,
the
fit of the
limbs
into thecoverage
pockets
was
foundriser
to be
quiteThere
tightwere,
andhowever,
with no
noticeable
seems
and excellent
of the
extensive
cutouts.
Subjective
Test
Results
several spots
were
the film
dip finish showed
some
speckling and there was also one small raised spot
the anodized finish on the eccentrics
was
excellent.
just below
grip. Otherwise,
the fit of
the limbs
into Traxx
the pockets
found to
be quite
tight
Fit and Finish:
ThetheRealtree
Xtra Green
finish
on the
testwas
sample
was
found
toand
be
Grip:
the anodized finish on the eccentrics was excellent.
crisp and clear throughout, with no noticeable seams and excellent coverage of the extenThe two-piece sideplate grip
on the Traxx test sample has a contact area that is machined directly into
Grip:
sive riser cutouts.
There were, however, several spots where the film-dip finish showed some
the riser. The black sideplates
are recessed
neatly
the side
of thehas
grip
area,area
proudly
displaying
The two-piece
sideplate
grip oninto
the Traxx
test sample
a contact
that is machined
directly into
speckling and the
there
one
smallareraised
spot
just
below
thethe
grip.
the
fit of
riser.was
Thealso
black
sideplates
recessed
neatly
intoto
the
gripOtherwise,
area, proudlyof
displaying
the Bear Archery script logo. With
proper
form,
the plates
are not
able
beside
feltofbut
the
remainder
the
limbs
into
the
pockets
found
to
be
quite
tight
anodized
nish
eccenthe
Bear
Archerywas
script
logo. With
proper
form,
theand
platesthe
are not
able to befifelt
buton
the the
remainder
of
the grip is slim and comfortable
in my hand. However, I did find the grip to be rather susceptible to
the grip is slim and comfortable in my hand. However, I did find the grip to be rather susceptible to
trics
was
excellent.
my intentionally induced torque.
my intentionally induced torque.
Grip: The two piece sideplate grip on the Traxx test sample has a contact area that is
Draw
Cycle:
Draw Cycle:
machined directly into
the riser. The black sideplates are recessed neatly into the side of the
The draw
cycle
on system
the Traxx’s
system
is stiff,
but smooththe
throughout
theThis
cycle. This
The draw cycle
on
the
Traxx’s
H13
cam
is H13
stiff,cam
butscript
smooth
throughout
cycle.the
grip area, proudly
displaying
Bear
logo.
Withthe
proper
stiffness is needed the
to store
theArchery
energy necessary
to produce
speeds form,
this bow is plates
capableare
of
stiffness is needed
store
the
necessary
to
speeds
this tobow
capable
ofseamless
unable to
to be
felt
but energy
theThe
remainder
of the
grip is slim
and
comfortable
inisthe
hand.
However,
producing.
transition
from
the produce
stacking
to the
holding
and
holding
let-off
phases
is quite
producing. The
transition
the
stacking
to
holding and
to let-off
phases
iswhen
quitepulling
seamless
and the
valley
is very
comfortable,
butholding
the back wall
hasinduced
a bit
of give
into the wall.
I did
find thefrom
grip
to be
rather
susceptible
to
intentionally
torque.
Controlled but
letdown
isback
a littlewall
bit challenging
asof
all give
of the when
stored energy
really
wants
towall.
take the bow
and the valley is Draw
very comfortable,
the
has
a
bit
pulling
into
the
Cycle:
drawOncycle
onthe
theTraxx
Traxx’s
cam of
system
is stiff
but that
smooth
throughbackTh
to ebrace.
average,
storesH13
3.92 ft-lbs.
energy for
each inch
you draw
it back.
Controlled letdown
is
a
little
bit
challenging
as
all
of
the
stored
energy
really
wants
to
take
the
bow
out the cycle. This stiffness is needed to store the energy necessary to produce the speeds this
Sound
&
Vibration:
back to brace.bow
Onisaverage,
Traxx
stores 3.92from
ft-lbs.
ofstacking
energy for
inch that holding
you drawtoitlet-off
back. phases
capablethe
e transition
the
to each
holding
Atof.
theTh
shot,
the Traxx jumps forward
with a moderate
bump inand
the hand. It is rather
neutral in this
movement,
though,
as the
tends to move
forward
and there
isn'thas
much
rotation
in thewhen
hand.
is quite seamless
and the
valley
is whole
very bow
comfortable
but
the back
wall
a bit
of give
Sound & Vibration:
theControlled
shot,with
any residual
vibration
dissipated
asItI is
wasrather
unable
to
any.this
The
top of
pulling
into
theAfter
wall.
let-down
isisaquickly
little
bit
challenging,
as allneutral
ofnotice
the stored
energy
At the shot, the
Traxx
jumps
forward
a moderate
bump
in the
hand.
in
the bow falls gently toward the target during follow through. To my ear, the Traxx seemed to be
really wants
toabout
takeaverage
the tends
bow
back
to brace.
Onand
average,
the much
Traxx rotation
stores 3.92
foot
pounds of
movement, though,
as the whole
bow
to move
forward
there isn't
in the
hand.
in sound
output.
energy
for eachvibration
inch that
drawdissipated
it back. as I was unable to notice any. The top of
After the shot,
any residual
is you
quickly
the bow falls gently toward the target during follow through. To my Content
ear, ©the
AnthonyTraxx
Barnum. Allseemed
rights reserved. to be
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about average in sound output.
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Bear Traxx
Objective Test Results:
Sound and Vibration: At the shot, the
Bear Traxx Draw Cycle Efficiency
90
Traxx
jumps forward,
with a moderate bump in
Speed / Performance
Measurements:
Draw-Force Curve
Letdown-Force Curve
the hand.are
It is made
rather with
neutral
in this
movement,
80
Speed measurements
four
different
arrow
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
though,
as
the
whole
bow
tends
to
move
forweights to determine the average speed of the bow per inch of
Peak Letdown Force = 56 pounds
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 94.8%
Actual Letoff = 74.3%
andCycle
thereEfficiency
isn’t muchisrotation
in the
hand.
Power Stroke.ward
Draw
calculated
using
the
Effective Letoff = 76.7%
After
the
shot,
any
residual
vibration
is
quickly
stored energy and the let-down energy captured in the Force60
as I was
unable
to notice
any. Th
Draw curve. dissipated,
The stored energy
is used
further
to determine
thee
50
top efficiency
of the bow
fallsbow.
gently toward the target
average dynamic
of
the
Objective Test Results:
during follow through. To my ear, the Traxx
40
Bear Traxx Draw Cycle Efficiency
seemed
to be Stroke:
about average13.9
in sound output.
of Power
90
Speed per inch
Speed
/
Performance
Measurements:
Draw-Force
Curve
Stored Energy = 80.4 lb-ft.
30
Letdown Energy = 76.2
lb-ft.
88.2%
Dynamic Efficiency:
Letdown-Force Curve
80
Speed measurements are made with four different arrow
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
Speed/Performance
Measurements
93.5%
Draw Cycle Efficiency:
20
weights to determine the average speed of the bow per inch
of
Peak Letdown Force = 56 pounds
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 94.8%
Speed measurements were made with four
Actual Letoff = 74.3%
Power Stroke. Draw Cycle Efficiency is calculated using
10 the
Effective Letoff = 76.7%
diff
erent
arrowand
weights
to determine
the aver-in the Forcestored
energy
the let-down
energy captured
60
age
speed
of
the
bow
per
inch
of
power
stroke.
0 the
Draw curve. The stored energy is used further to determine
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
50
Draw
cycle
efficiency
was
calculated
using
Draw Distance (inches)
average
dynamic
efficiency
of the
bow.
the stored energy and the let-down energy
40
captured
in inch
the of
draw-force
curve. The13.9
stored
Dynamic Efficiency:
88.2%
Power Stroke:
Speed per
Stored Energy = 80.4 lb-ft.
Letdown Energy = 76.2 lb-ft.
energy
wasEfficiency:
used further to88.2%
determine the aver- Vibration 30Measurements:
Draw
Cycle Efficiency:
93.5%
Dynamic
Vibration measurements
are made with four different arrow weights to
age
dynamic
ciency of the93.5%
bow.
Cycle effi
Efficiency:
Draw
20
determine the average vibration
in three dimensions
as well as the total
Vibration
Measurements
10
average
vibration.
Speed per Inch of Power Stroke:
13.9
Vibration measurements were made with four different
arrow
weights
to
determine
the
average
vibration
in
three40
0
0
5
10
20
25
30
35
Positive X-Vibration:
78.115 g Distance
(inches)vibration.
dimensions as well as theDraw
total average
-81.7 g
Negative X-Vibration:
Draw Force (lbs)
Draw Force (lbs)
Bear Traxx
Positive X-Vibration:
78.1 g
Positive
Y-Vibration:
258.9 g
Vibration
Measurements:
Negative
X-Vibration:
-81.7
Y-Vibration:
g with four different garrow weights to
Negative
Vibration
measurements -220.8
are made
determine the average vibration in three dimensions as well as the total
Positive Y-Vibration:
258.9 g
average
vibration.
Z-Vibration:
145.0 g
Positive
Negative
Y-Vibration:
-220.8
g
-135.0g
Negative Z-Vibration:
Positive X-Vibration:
78.1 g
X-Vibration:
-81.7 g
Negative
Positive
Z-Vibration:
145.0 g
Total Vibration:
277.1
ga
Negative Z-Vibration:
-135.0 g
Positive Y-Vibration:
258.9 g
The addition
of a 10Y-Vibration:
inch Dead Center
Archery
Products Dead
-220.8
g
Negative
Vibration:
277.1
g
Silent CarbonTotal
Stabilizer
with 3 ounces of weight
yielded
a
significant reduction
of
peak
total
vibration
when
measured
with
a
145.0 g
Positive Z-Vibration:
The addition of a 10 inch Dead
Center Archery Products
360 grain arrow.
-135.0g
Negative Z-Vibration:
Dead Silent Carbon Stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight
a signifi
cant
reduction
DCAPyielded
Reduction:
18.4%a
Total
Vibration:
277.1 gaof peak total vibration when
measured with a 360 grain arrow.
Sound Measurements:
The addition of
a 10 inch Dead Center Archery Products Dead
DCAP
Reduction:
Silent
Carbon
3 ounces
ofweights
weight toyielded a
Sound measurements
were
madeStabilizer
with fourwith
different
arrow18.4%
significant
reduction
of
peak
total
vibration
when measured
determine the average sound output, the average A-Weighted
sound with a
Sound
Measurements
360
grain
arrow.
output (mimicking the human ear) and the average C-Weighted sound
Sound measurements were made with four different
output.
arrow
weights
to determine
the average sound output, the
DCAP
Reduction:
18.4%a
Unweighted
Sound
Output: sound
102.0
dB (mimicking the human
average
A-Weighted
output
Sound
Output:
85.1
dBA
A-Weighted
ear) and
the average C-Weighted sound output.
Sound
Measurements:
Output:were made
92.2 dBC
C-Weighted
Sound Sound
measurements
with four different arrow weights to
determineUnweighted
the average Sound
sound output,
A-Weighted
sound
Output:the average
102.0
dB
The addition
aA-Weighted
10 inch Dead
CenterOutput:
Archery
Products
Dead
Silent sound
outputof(mimicking
the Sound
human
ear)
and the
average
C-Weighted
85.1
dBA
Carbonoutput.
StabilizerC-Weighted
with 3 ounces
of weight
yielded a reduction
of ASound
Output:
92.2 dBC
Weighted sound output when measured with a 360 grain arrow.
Unweighted Sound Output:
102.0 dB
The addition
of aOutput:
10 inch Dead85.1
Center
Sound
dBAArchery Products
A-Weighted
DCAPDead
Reduction:
1.5%aStabilizer with 3 ounces of weight
Silent
Carbon
92.2 dBC
C-Weighted Sound Output:
yielded a reduction of A-Weighted sound output when measured
with a 360
arrow.
The addition
of agrain
10 inch
Dead Center Archery Products Dead Silent
Content © Anthony Barnum. All rights reserved.
Carbon Stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight yielded a reduction of AWeighted
sound
output when measured with a 360
grain arrow.
DCAP
Reduction:
1.5%
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DCAP Reduction: 1.5%a
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BowTechCarbon
Carbon IconIcon
BowTech
Introduction:
The Carbon Icon is BowTech’s
offering for 2015. Built off
Productmid-level
Highlights
the injection
molded
carbon
composite Knight
riser off
thatering
was introduced
The Carbon
Icon
is BowTech’s
mid-level
for 2015.
in
2013
and
BowTech’s
Binary®
cam
technology,
the
Carbon riser
Icon
Built on the injection molded carbon composite Knight
implements some new features that add to its overall versatility. The
that
was cam’s
introduced
2013 and
BowTech’s
Binary cam
techBinary®
rotatinginmodules
have
been restructured
to provide
nology,
the
Carbon
Icon
implements
some
new
features
Powershift technology. This technology allows the user to changethat
the
add
tothe
its draw
overall
versatility.
The Binary
rotating
feel of
cycle
and the performance
of cam’s
the bow
through modules
a position
shift in
the restructured
modules. Thetoimplementation
of this technology.
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the
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Carbon Icon allows
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thetheuser
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and
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changed with a simple flip of the module discs. In the Performance
the
modules.
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implementation
of
this
technology
on
the
setting, the Carbon Icon can produce IBO speeds of up to 335 fps while
Carbon
Icon
comes
in the aform
the FlipDisc2,
which,
the
the Comfort
setting
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ersmounted
both a Performance
and Comfort
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ting
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ip of the
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can produce
Carbon Icon
hastoa 335
number
great the
features
that aresetting
sure to sacrifi
make itces
a hit
speeds
of up
fpsofwhile
Comfort
a
at this price point. It also comes R.A.K.™ Equipped for a slight
bit of speed for a smoother draw cycle. The Binary cams are
upcharge, further adding to its overall value.
mounted on composite solid limbs that are tethered in place
Out of the Box Assessment:
with a two piece pivoting limb pocket and a string/cable set
The Carbon Icon sample that was provided for this evaluation was
made
of to
BCY’s
material.ofAt
a price
$649the
foraxle-to-axle
the bare
measured
have 452x
a brace-height
6.75
inches,ofwhile
bow,
the
Carbon
Icon
has
a
number
of
great
features
length was measured to be 31-3/16 inches. The requested 29that
inch,are
60
sure
makewas
it ameasured
hit. It also
comes
Equipped
a slight
poundtomodel
straight
out R.A.K.
of the box
to have afor
28-3/4
inch
draw length further
and peakadding
draw-weight
61.2 pounds.
upcharge,
to its of
overall
value. When shot by hand
BowTech Carbon Icon
Contact Info: BowTech Archery
www.bowtecharchery.com
MSRP:
Cams:
Limbs:
Grip:
Let-off:
String:
Damping:
Finish:
$649
Draw Length:
Binary® Cam
Draw Weight:
Composite Solid Limb
Brace Height:
2-piece Synthetic
Axle to Axle:
80%*
Mass Weight:
452x
Carbon Rod String Stop, Hush Kit
Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country, Black Ops
26.5”-30.5”
50,60,70*
7” *
31” *
3.4 ^
*Advertised
^Measured
Performance at a Glance (60.1 lbs, 29 1/4”):
Arrow
Speed
K.E.
Momentum
300
360
420
540
Grains
Grains
Grains
Grains
305.3
282.2
263.0
234.0
Arrow (Grains):
Dynamic Efficiency:
Speed Per Inch of PS:
Noise Output (dBA):
Total Vibration (G):
62.1
63.6
64.5
65.6
13.1
14.5
15.8
18.0
300
360
420
81.0%
83.1%
84.2%
540
85.7%
14.7
13.6
13.7
11.3
86.5
83.7
82.4
80.8
262.6
207.3
178.6
132.4
with a 300 grain arrow, the Carbon Icon achieved an average speed of
304.5 fps in the out of box configuration with the Flipdisc™
set in
the Comfort configuration. The modules were rotated and the limb
Out ofmodules
the Box
Assessment
bolts were adjusted to bring the Carbon Icon into test specifications.
The Carbon Icon sample that was provided for this evaluation was measured to have a brace height of 6.75 inches while
. model was measured straight
the axle-to-axle length was measured to be 31-3/16 inches. The requested 29 inch, 60 pound
Subjective
Test
Results:
out
of the box to have
a 28-3/4
inch draw length and a peak draw weight of 61.2 pounds. When shot by hand with a 300 grain
arrow,
Carbon Icon achieved an average speed of 304.5 fps in the out of box configuration, with the FlipDisc modules
Fit & the
Finish:
set
in fit
theand
Comfort
guration.
e modules
rotated
and was
the very
limbgood
boltsoverall.
were adjusted
to bring the Carbon Icon into
The
finish ofconfi
the Carbon
Icon Th
sample
providedwere
for this
evaluation
The
BlackOps
on the riser was found to be smooth and consistent throughout and, other than some of the
test
specififinish
cations.
mold injection ports being visible on the side, no blemishes were found. The eccentrics were found to
have some machining marks on the interior portion of the module adjustment tracks but the anodizing on
Subjective Test Results
both the cams and the Flipdisc was excellent. Finally the string and cables exhibited excellent construction
Fit
and
Finish:
Th
e
fi
t
and
fi
nish
of
the
Carbon
Icon sample provided for this evaluation were very good overall. The
with no noticeable fraying or serving separation.
BlackOps finish on the riser was found to be smooth and consistent throughout
and
other
thanfiber
some
the
mold injection
ports
The grip area on the Carbon Icon is formed directly
into
the carbon
riserofand
is enhanced
by synthetic
on While
the side,
no blemishes
were found.
side-plates featuring the BowTech logo on eitherbeing
side ofvisible
the riser.
the front
to back dimensions
of
this grip are a bit larger than I personally prefer,
contact areawere
is smooth
consistent
hand
Ththe
e eccentrics
foundand
to offers
have some
machining
placement. The thickness of the grip is, again, a marks
bit larger
prefer andportion
seemed to
a bit
sensitive
to
onthan
theI interior
ofbe
the
module
adjustmy attempts to intentionally induce torque. The Carbon Icon did settle back into a consistent position once
ment tracks but the anodizing on both the cams
the torque was removed.
and the FlipDisc was excellent. Finally, the string
Draw Cycle:
and cables exhibited excellent construction, with
With the Flipdiscs™ in the comfort setting, the draw cycle on the Carbon Icon starts out quite stiff,
no noticeable
frayingphase
or serving
separation.
peaking early in the draw cycle just after transitioning
from the stacking
to the holding
phase. The
griprequired
area to
onbreak
theover
Carbon
Icon is
holding phase seems to be quite smooth with a minor Grip:
increaseTh
ineeffort
into let-off.
This transition into the valley is quite gradual and
smooth,directly
helping tointo
makethe
controlled
let-down
breeze.and
formed
carbon
fibera riser
While there isn’t a hard stop once you’ve reachedenhanced
the center of by
the valley,
the back
while is quite
solid, due the
synthetic
sideplates
featuring
to the limb contacting draw stop. On average, the Carbon Icon stores 3.99 ft.-lbs. of energy for each inch
BowTech logo on either side of the riser. While
that you draw it back.
the front-to-back dimensions of this grip are a bit
Sound & Vibration:
larger than I personally prefer, the contact area
At the shot, the Carbon Icon tends to kick forward toward the target a bit, with a slight rotation in the hand.
is smooth and offers consistent hand placement.
Both the top and bottom of the bow exhibit an equal amount of displacement, making the Carbon Icon
Thebow
thickness
the grip
is, again,
bit larger
rather neutral in that regard. After the shot, the
falls gentlyofforward
on follow
througha with
no
than Iperspective,
prefer and
to be
sensitive
noticeable vibration in the handle. From the shooter’s
theseemed
sound output
by a
thebit
Carbon
Icon to
seemed to be below average.
my attempts to intentionally induce torque. The
Carbon Icon did settle back into a consistent posiContent © Anthony Barnum. All rights reserved.
tion once the torque was removed.
Draw Cycle: With the FlipDiscs in the Comfort
Grip:
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owTech Carbon Icon
ments:
Draw-Force Curve
Letdown-Force Curve
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
Peak Letdown Force = 56.9 pounds
Actual Letoff = 77.8%
Effective Letoff = 84.6%
80
BowTech Carbon Icon
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 92.7%
60
Draw Force (lbs)
nt arrow weights
er inch of Power
using the stored
the Force-Draw
o determine the
you’ve reached the center of the valley, the back wall is
quite solid due to the limb-contacting draw stop. On average, the Carbon Icon stores 3.99 foot pounds of energy for
each inch that you draw it back.
Sound and Vibration: At the shot, the Carbon Icon
tends to kick forward, toward the target, a bit, with a slight
rotation in the hand. Both the top and bottom of the bow
exhibit an equal amount of displacement, making the
Carbon Icon rather neutral in that regard. After the shot,
the bow falls gently
forward
on
follow
through, with no
BowTech
Carbon Icon
Draw
Cycle Efficiency
90
noticeable vibration in the handle. From
the
shooter’s
Draw-Force
Curve
Letdown-Force
Curveseems
Icon
80perspective, the sound output by the Carbon
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
to be below average.
Peak Letdown Force = 56.9 pounds
BowTech Carbon Icon Draw Cycle Efficiency
90
50
40
Objective Test Results:
30
Stored Energy = 76.6 lb-ft.
Letdown Energy = 71 lb-ft.
20
Speed
/ Performance Measurements:
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 92.7%
Actual Letoff = 77.8%
Effective Letoff = 84.6%
Speed/Performance Measurements
60
Draw Force (lbs)
Speed
measurements are made with 4 different arrow weights
10
to determine the average speed of the bow per inch of Power
0
Stroke.
Draw
Cycle
Efficiency
the stored
0
5
10
15
20 is calculated
25
30using 35
40
Draw Distance (inches)
energy and the let-down energy captured in the Force-Draw
curve. The stored energy is used further to determine the
average the
dynamic
efficiency
theCarbon
bow. Icon starts out quite
Vibration
Measurements:
setting,
draw
cycle on of
the
Speed measurements were made with four different
50
arrow weights to determine the average speed of the bow per
Vibration
measurements
different
weights to inch
40
stiff, peaking
early in are
the made
drawwith
cycle4 just
afterarrow
transitioning
of power stroke. Draw cycle efficiency was calculated
determine
the inch
average
vibration
in 3 dimensions
of Power
Stroke:
13.1 as well as the total
Speed per
from
the
stacking
phase
to
the
holding
phase.
Th
e
holding
using
the stored
energy
and the let-downLetdown
energy
captured in
Stored Energy
= 76.6 lb-ft.
30
Energy = 71 lb-ft.
average
vibration.
Efficiency:
83.5%
Dynamic
phase seems to be quite smooth, with a minor increase in the draw-force curve. The stored energy was used further to
Efficiency:
92.7%
Draw Cycle X-Vibration:
20
84.1 glet-off. This transition into determine
effortPositive
required to break over into
the average dynamic efficiency of the bow.
X-Vibration:
-130.4
g
Negative
the valley is quite gradual and smooth, helping to make con10
trolled
let-down a breeze. While
there isn’t a hard stop once
Speed per Inch of Power Stroke:
13.1
Positive Y-Vibration:
175.3 g
Negative Y-Vibration:
-130.8 g
Positive Z-Vibration:
Negative Z-Vibration:
183.7 g
-116.8g
Total Vibration: 195.2 ga
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
Draw Distance (inches)
Dynamic Efficiency:
Draw Cycle Efficiency:
30
35
40
83.5%
92.7%
Vibration Measurements:
Vibration measurements
are made
with 4 different arrow weights to
Vibration
Measurements
determine
the average
vibration inwere
3 dimensions
welldiff
aserent
the total
Vibration
measurements
made withasfour
average
vibration.
arrow weights to determine the average vibration in three
The addition of a 10 inch Dead Center Archery Products Dead
as well as the total average vibration.
Silent Carbon Stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight yielded a dimensions
Positive X-Vibration:
84.1 g
significant reduction of peak total vibration when measured with a
-130.4 g
Negative X-Vibration:
360 grain arrow.
Positive X-Vibration:
84.1 g
Negative
X-Vibration:
-130.4
g
Positive Y-Vibration:
175.3 g
DCAP Reduction: 13.2%a
-130.8 g
Negative Y-Vibration:
Positive Y-Vibration:
175.3 g
Sound Measurements:
Negative
Y-Vibration: 183.7 g
-130.8 g
Z-Vibration:
Positive
Sound measurements were made with 4 different arrow weights to
-116.8g
Negative Z-Vibration:
determine the average sound output, the average A-Weighted sound
Positive Z-Vibration:
183.7 g
output (mimicking the human ear) and the average C-Weighted sound
Total
Vibration:
195.2 ga
output.
Negative
Z-Vibration:
-116.8 g
Unweighted Sound Output:
A-Weighted Sound Output:
C-Weighted Sound Output:
102.5 dB
83.4 dBA
93.7 dBC
TheTotal
addition
of a 10 inch Dead Center Archery
Vibration:
195.2 g Products Dead
Silent Carbon Stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight yielded a
significant
reduction
peakDead
total vibration
when measured
The addition
of a 10ofinch
Center Archery
Productswith a
360 grain arrow.
Dead Silent Carbon Stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight
yielded a significant reduction of peak total vibration when
DCAP Reduction: 13.2%a
measured with a 360 grain arrow.
Sound Measurements:
Content © Anthony Barnum. All rights reserved.
DCAP Reduction:
13.2%
Sound measurements were made with 4 different arrow weights to
determine the average sound output, the average A-Weighted sound
Sound
output (mimicking the
humanMeasurements
ear) and the average C-Weighted sound
Sound
measurements
were made with four different
output.
arrow weights to determine the average sound output, the
Unweighted
Sound Output:
dB
average
A-Weighted
sound output102.5
(mimicking
the human
Sound
Output:
83.4
dBA
A-Weighted
ear) and the average C-Weighted sound output.
93.7 dBC
C-Weighted Sound Output:
Unweighted Sound Output:
A-Weighted Sound Output:
C-Weighted Sound Output:
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83.4 dBA
93.7 dBC
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Diamond
Carbon
Cure
Diamond
Carbon Cure
Product Highlights
Introduction:
Diamond Carbon Cure
The Carbon
Cure Cure
is Diamond’s
mid-priced
offering
2015.
The Carbon
is Diamond’s mid-priced
offering
for 2015.for
Instead
of
a
traditional
aluminum
platform,
the
Carbon
Cure
is
built
using
Instead of a traditional aluminum platform, the Carbon Cure is built Contact Info: Diamond Archery
Diamond’s Knight riser, which is a riser built from an injection molded
www.diamondarchery.com
using Diamond’s
Knight
riser,that
which
is built
from an
injection
molded
carbon
compound
is used
in high-tech
industries
where
a high
MSRP:
$699
Draw Length:
27”-30.5” *
carbon compound
is used
a high
strengththat
to weight
ratioin
is high-tech
critical. Withindustries
an advertisedwhere
mass-weight
of
Cams:
Single Cam
Draw Weight:
50,60,70*
3.3 pounds,
this construction
method
has helped mass
to create
a very
strength to weight
ratiousing
is critical.
With an
advertised
weight
Limbs:
Composite solid limb
Brace Height:
7” *
light-weight bow in the Carbon Cure while maintaining all the
of 3.3 pounds,structural
using this
construction method has helped to create Grip:
Composite side-plate
Axle to Axle:
32” *
rigidity needed for consistency from shot to shot. With an
Let-off: 80%*
Mass Weight:
3.3 ^
a very lightweight
while
maintaining
structural
rigidity
MSRP bow
of $699,
the Carbon
Cure is a all
greatthe
value
for those looking
to
String:
452x
buy a mid-priced
thattoisshot.
pushing
technology
boundaries.
At the
this
needed for consistency
frombow
shot
With
an MSRP
of $699,
Damping: String Suppressor
*Advertised
price,
the
Carbon
Cure
comes
R.A.K.
equipped,
which
means
that
all
of
Carbon Cure is a great value for those looking to buy a mid-priced Finish:
Mossy Oak Infinity
^ Measured
the necessary bow-mounted accessories are included. Standing for
Performance
at
a
Glance
(60.1
lbs,
29”):
bow that pushes
technology
boundaries.
At
this
price,
the
Carbon
Ready, Aim, Kill, the R.A.K. equipment comes pre-installed and sighted
Arrow
Speed
K.E.
Momentum
in for a equipped,
range of 20 yards.
Themeans
accessories
include
3-Pinnecessary
Apex Sight,
Cure comes R.A.K.
which
that
all ofa the
300 Grains
299.4
59.7
12.8
Diamond
comfort
wrist
sling,
an
alloy
peep
sight
and
a
BCY
string
loop.
bow-mounted accessories are included. Standing for “Ready, Aim,
360 Grains
277.2
61.4
14.3
Accessories from Diamond’s sister company, Octane, are also included
Kill,” the R.A.K.
equipment
comes
and sighted
in for
420 Grains
259.6
62.8
15.6
– the
DeadLock Lite
Octanepre-installed
Quiver, 5” Ultra-Lite
Octane Stabilizer,
540 Grains
232.6
64.9
17.9
a range of 20and
yards.
The accessories
include
a 3-Pin
Apex
Sight,
a
the Hostage
XL full-containment
arrow
rest round
out the
list of
Introduction:
included
accessories.
Only
some arrows
and
a release
needed to get
Diamond Carbon 300
Cure 360
Diamond comfort
wrist
sling,The
anCarbon
alloy
peep
sight
and are
a BCY
Cure
is Diamond’s
mid-priced
offeringstring
for 2015. Instead
of (Grains):
Arrow
420
540
up and running.
Contact Info: Diamond Archery
a
traditional
aluminum
platform,
the
Carbon
is built using
loop. Accessories from Diamond’s sister company, Octane, areCure
also
78.3%
80.6%
82.5%
Dynamic Efficiency:
Diamond’s
Knight riser, which is a riser built from an injection molded
Out of the Box
Assessment:
www.diamondarchery.com 85.1%
included; a DeadLock
Lite
Octane
aprovided
5 isinch
Ultra-Lite
Octane
13.7
12.8
11.5
carbon Quiver,
compound
usedfor
in this
high-tech
industries
high Per Inch of PS: 14.8
The Carbon
Cure
sample
that was that
evaluation
waswhere aSpeed
MSRP:
$699
Draw Length:
27”-30.5” *
strength to weight
ratio isinches,
critical.while
With
anround
advertised
mass-weight
of Output
Stabilizer andmeasured
a Hostage
XLa brace-height
full-containment
arrow
restthe
out
87.1
84.7
82.3
81.6
Noise
(dBA):
to have
of 6.975
axle-to-axle
Cams:
Single Cam
Draw Weight:
50,60,70*
3.3 pounds, using this construction method has helped to create a very
length was
measuredlight-weight
toOnly
be 32-1/8
inches.
The and
requested
29 inch,are
60
Limbs:
Composite
solid
limb
Brace Height:
7”
*
the list of included
accessories.
some
347.0
320.9
276.2
202.4
Total
(G):
bow in arrows
the Carbon
Curea release
while maintaining
all
the Vibration
model was measured
out offortheconsistency
box to have
29 toinch
Grip:
Composite side-plate
Axle to Axle:
32” *
structural straight
rigidity needed
from ashot
shot. With an
needed to get pound
up
and
running.
Let-off: 80%*
Mass Weight:
3.3 ^
draw length and peak draw-weight of 59.7 pounds. When shot by hand
Diamond Carbon Cure
MSRP of $699, the Carbon Cure is a great value for those looking to
buythe
a mid-priced
bow achieved
that is pushing
technology
boundaries.
with a 350 grain arrow,
Carbon Cure
an average
speed
of 300.2 At
fpsthis
in the String:
out of box452x
configuration. The limb bolts were adjusted
Damping: String Suppressor
*Advertised
price, the Carbon Cure comes
R.A.K.
equipped,
which
means that all of
to bring the Carbon Cure into
draw
Out
of
the
Box
Assessment
Finish:
Mossy Oak Infinity
^ Measured
the necessary
bow-mounted accessories are included. Standing for
weight
specifications.
Subjective
Test
Results:
Performance
at a Glance
(60.1of
lbs,6.975
29”): inches while
The Carbon Cure sample that was provided for this evaluation was measured to
have a brace
height
Ready, Aim, Kill, the R.A.K. equipment comes pre-installed and sighted
Arrow
Speed
Momentum
in for a rangeto
of 20
The accessories
a 3-Pin Apex Sight,
Fitlength
& Finish:
the axle-to-axle
was measured
beyards.
32-1/8
inches.include
The requested
29 inch, 300
60
pound model
wasK.E.
measured
straight
Grains
299.4
59.7
12.8
comfort
wrist
sling, an
alloy peep
a BCY string
The fit and finish ofDiamond
the Carbon
Cure
sample
provided
forsight
thisand
evaluation
was loop.
very good overall.
The
360 Grains
277.2 by hand
61.4with a 350
14.3 grain
out of the box to
have
a
29
inch
draw
length
and
a
peak
draw
weight
59.7
pounds.
When
shot
Accessories
from
Diamond’s
sister
company,
Octane,
are alsoofincluded
Mossy Oak Infinity film-dip finish on both the riser and limbs provided excellent coverage.
420 However,
Grains
259.6
62.8
– the an
DeadLock Lite Octane
Quiver,
5” Ultra-Lite
Octaneout
Stabilizer,
arrow, the Carbon
achieved
ofextremities
300.2
fpsofin
box confi
guration.
The limb bolts
were 15.6
adjusted
someCure
stretching
in the
pattern average
was noted speed
toward the
thethe
riser. In of
addition,
some
540machining
Grains
232.6
64.9
17.9
and the Hostage XL full-containment arrow rest round out the list of
marks were
noted
onincluded
the interior
portion
of the
string
loopand
attachment
point
and to
onget
the idler wheel. These
to bring the Carbon
Cure
into
draw
weight
specifi
cations.
accessories.
Only
some
arrows
a release are
needed
Arrow
(Grains):
300
items are noted onlyup
from
aesthetics perspective as there is no impact on the performance
or longevity
and an
running.
Dynamic
Efficiency:
78.3%
of the bow. Otherwise,
the
anodized
aluminum
components
exhibited
excellent
finish
and
the
string
and
Out of the Box Assessment:
cables were without blemish.
Speed Per Inch of PS: 14.8
The Carbon Cure sample Subjective
that was provided Test
for this Results
evaluation was
360
420
540
80.6%
82.5%
85.1%
13.7
12.8
11.5
Noise
Output (dBA):
82.3
81.6The
measured
to have
a brace-height
6.975 inches,
while provided
the axle-to-axle
Fit and Finish:
finish
of the
CarbonofCure
sample
for this
evaluation
were87.1
very 84.7
good overall.
Grip: The fit and
length was measured to be 32-1/8 inches. The requested 29 inch, 60
Total Vibration
(G):
347.0
320.9
276.2
202.4
Like its
cousin infithe
BowTech
lineup,
the
Carbon
Cure’s
grip
contact
area
is
molded
directly
into
the
Mossy Oak Infinity
film-dip
nish
on
both
the
riser
and
limbs
provided
excellent
coverage.
However,
some
stretching
in the
pound model was measured straight out of the box to have a 29 inch
carbon fiber riser. draw
While
the
dimensions
both
side
to
side
and
front
to
back
are
a
bit
larger
than
I
length and peak
draw-weight
ofIn
59.7addition,
pounds. When
shot bymachining
hand
pattern was noted
toward
the
extremities
of
the
riser.
some
marks
were
noted
on
the
interior
porpersonally prefer, the
contact
area is
quitethesmooth
consistent
hand
placement.
synthetic
with
a 350 grain
arrow,
Carbon and
Cureoffers
achieved
an average
speed
of 300.2 fpsThe
in the
out of box configuration. The limb bolts were adjusted
tion of the string
loop attachment
point
idlermainly
wheel.
These items
noted
perspective,
sideplates
recessed into both
sides and
of the on
riserthe
are there
for aesthetic
purposesare
as they
don’tonly
makefrom antoaesthetics
bring the Carbon Cure into draw
any contact with theSubjective
hand during theas
shot
process.
My impact
attempts toon
intentionally
torque the boworwere
met
weight
specifications.
Test
Results:
there
is no
the performance
longevity
of the
bow.
Otherwise, the
with only moderate resistance but the Carbon Cure settled back to a consistent position after the torque was
Fit & Finish:anodized aluminum components exhibited excellent finremoved.
The fit and finish of the Carbon Cure sample provided for this evaluation was very good overall. The
ishfilm-dip
and the
and
without
blemish.
finish string
on both the
risercables
and limbswere
provided
excellent coverage.
However,
Draw Cycle: Mossy Oak Infinity
some stretching in the pattern
wasAs
notedon
toward
extremitiesin
of the
In addition, some
machining
Grip:
itsthecousin
theriser.
BowTech
lineup,
the
The craw cycle on themarks
Carbon
Cure
starts
out
quite
smooth,
with
a
gradual
increase
in
draw
weight
before
were noted on the interior portion of the string loop attachment point and on the idler wheel. These
hitting peak draw weight
half-way
through
the cycle.
Thecontact
transition
from
the
phase
to or
thelongevity
Carbon
Cure’s
grip
isstacking
molded
directly
into
itemsabout
are noted
only
from
an aesthetics
perspective
as there is area
no impact
on
the performance
holding phase is seamless,
perceivedthe
increase
effort justcomponents
transitioning
into thefinish
valley.
This
of the with
bow. a Otherwise,
anodized
aluminum
exhibited excellent
and the
string and
thestop
carbon
fiinber
riser.before
While
the dimensions
both
side to
cablesinwere
increase in effort results
an without
abrupt blemish.
at the back wall and also makes controlled let-down a bit
and draws,
front Ito
a bit these
larger
than
I personally
difficult to achieve. Grip:
With a coupleside
of practice
wasback
able toare
overcome
items
without
any
trouble. On average, the
Cure
stores
3.76
oftheenergy
for
inchcontact
that you
it back.
LikeCarbon
its cousin
inprefer,
the
BowTech
lineup,
Carbon
Cure’s
grip
areadraw
isand
molded
into the
theft-lbs.
contact
area
iseach
quite
smooth
offdirectly
ers consiscarbon fiber riser. While the dimensions both side to side and front to back are a bit larger than I
Sound & Vibration:
tent
hand
placement.
Th
e
synthetic
sideplates
recessed
personally prefer, the contact area is quite smooth and offers consistent hand placement. The synthetic
At the shot, the Carbon
Cure exhibits
ainto
moderate
amount
themainly
hand, for
the bow
then wanting
to make
sideplates
recessed
both
sides
of the of
riser
are in
there
aesthetic
purposes
asfor
theyaesthetic
don’t
into
both
sides
ofkcik
the
riser
arewith
there
mainly
jump forward toward any
the contact
target awith
bit.the
There
also the
a high
rotation
viewed
hand is
during
shot amount
process. of
Mycounter-clockwise
attempts to intentionally
torque(ifthe
bow were met
purposes,
they
don’t
make
any
contact
with
hand
resistance
but as
the
Cure
settled
back tothe
a consistent
after thethe
torque
was
from above) after the with
shot,only
withmoderate
the top
of the bow
thenCarbon
falling
gently
toward
target
onposition
follow-through.
A low frequency, lowremoved.
amplitude vibration
is feltthe
in theshot
handleprocess.
for a lengthy
duration
after the to
shot,intentionally
as well,
during
My
attempts
but adding the Octane
stabilizer
that comes with the bow substantially reduced both the felt residual
Draw
Cycle:
torque
were
met with
only moderate
resistance
vibration and the amount
of jump
hand.the
To bow
my
Curea seemed
to exhibit
average
The craw
cycle in
on the Carbon
Cure
startsear.
out The
quite Carbon
smooth, with
gradual increase
in draw
weight before
hitting peak drawbut
weight
about
half-way through
cycle.
The
transition
the stacking phase
to the
the
Carbon
Cure
settled
back
afrom
consistent
position
sound output.
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Anthony
Barnum.
All
rightsto
reserved.
holding phase is seamless, with a perceived increase in effort just before transitioning into the valley. This
after
the
torque
was
removed.
increase in effort results in an abrupt stop at the back wall and also makes controlled let-down a bit
difficult to achieve. With
a couple
of practice
I was able
to overcome
theseCarbon
items withoutCure
any
Draw
Cycle:
Thdraws,
e draw
cycle
on the
trouble. On average, the Carbon Cure stores 3.76 ft-lbs. of energy for each inch that you draw it back.
starts out quite smooth, with a gradual increase in draw
Sound & Vibration:
weight
before
hitting
peak
draw
weight
halfway
At the shot, the Carbon
Cure exhibits
a moderate
amount
of kcik
in the hand,
with theabout
bow then wanting
to
jump forward toward
the target athe
bit. There
is also Th
a high
amount
of counter-clockwise
rotationstacking
(if viewed
through
cycle.
e
transition
from
the
from above) after the shot, with the top of the bow then falling gently toward the target on follow-through.
A low frequency,phase
low amplitude
vibration
is felt in the
handle is
for seamless,
a lengthy duration
after the
shot, as well,
to the
holding
phase
with
a perceived
but adding the Octane stabilizer that comes with the bow substantially reduced both the felt residual
increase
in
eff
ort
just
before
transitioning
into
the
valvibration and the amount of jump in the hand. To my ear. The Carbon Cure seemed to exhibit
average
sound output. ley. This increase in effort Content
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Diamond Carbon Cure
Objective Test Results:
Draw Force (lbs)
back wall and also makes controlled let-down a bit difficult
Diamond Carbon Cure Draw Cycle Efficiency
90
Performance
Draw-Force Curve
to achieve. Speed
With a /couple
of practiceMeasurements:
draws, I was able to
Letdown-Force Curve
80
Speed items
measurements
are any
madetrouble.
with 4 different
arrow weights
overcome these
without
On average,
the
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
to determine the average speed of the bow per inch of Power
Peak Letdown Force = 56.9 pounds
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 94.1%
Carbon Cure
stores
3.76
foot
pounds
of
energy
for
each
inch
Actual Letoff = 76.5%
Stroke. Draw Cycle Efficiency is calculated using the stored
Effective Letoff = 81.1%
that you draw
it back.
energy
and the let-down energy captured in the Force-Draw
60
The stored energy
used further
to determine
the
Sound curve.
and Vibration:
At theis shot,
the Carbon
Cure
50
average dynamic
efficiency
of the in
bow.the hand and the
exhibits a moderate
amount
of kick
40
bow then wants
to jump forward, toward the
target, a bit.
13.2
Speed per inch of Power Stroke:
Stored Energy = 76.2 lb-ft.
There is alsoDynamic
a high amount
rotation (if
30
Letdown Energy = 71.7 lb-ft.
Efficiency:of counterclockwise
81.6%
viewed fromDraw
above)
the shot, 94.1%
with the top of the bow
Cycleafter
Efficiency:
20
then falling gently toward the target on follow through. A low
10
frequency, low amplitude vibration is felt in the handle for a
0
lengthy duration after the shot as well but adding the Octane
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Draw Distance (inches)
Objective
Test
Results:
stabilizer that comes with the bow substantially reduced
Diamond Carbon Cure Draw Cycle Efficiency
both the felt residual vibration and the amount of jump in 90
Speed
Performance
Measurements:
Draw-Force Curve
the
hand./ To
my ear, the Carbon
Cure seemed to exhibit Vibration
SpeedMeasurements:
per Inch of Power Stroke:
13.2
Curve weights to
different arrow
80 Vibration measurements are made with 4 Letdown-Force
Speed measurements
are made with 4 different arrow weights
average
sound output.
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
determine the average vibration in 3 dimensions
as well as the total
to determine the average speed of the bow per inch of Power
Peak Letdown Force = 56.9 pounds
Efficiency:
81.6%
70 Draw
CycleDynamic
Efficiency = 94.1%
average
vibration.
Actual Letoff = 76.5%
Stroke. Draw Cycle Efficiency is calculated using the stored
Effective Letoff94.1%
= 81.1%
Speed/Performance
Measurements
Draw
Cycle
Effi
ciency:
energy and the let-down energy captured in the Force-Draw
60
Positive X-Vibration:
143.4 g
Speed
measurements
were
made
with
four
diff
erent
curve. The stored energy is used further to determine the
-135.5 g
Negative X-Vibration:
arrow
weights
toefficiency
determine
thebow.
average speed of the bow per 50
Vibration Measurements
average
dynamic
of the
inch of power stroke. Draw cycle efficiency was calculated 40
Vibration
measurements146.6
were
Positive Y-Vibration:
g made with four different
g
inch energy
of Powerand
Stroke:
13.2energy captured in arrowNegative
Speed
using
theper
stored
the let-down
weightsY-Vibration:
to determine-101.7
the average
vibration in three
Stored Energy = 76.2 lb-ft.
30
Letdown Energy = 71.7 lb-ft.
Efficiency:
theDynamic
draw-force
curve. The81.6%
stored energy was used further to dimensions as well as the total average vibration.
264.4 g
Positive Z-Vibration:
94.1%efficiency of the bow.
Draw Cycle
20
determine
theEfficiency:
average dynamic
-182.3g
Negative Z-Vibration:
Positive X-Vibration:
143.4 g
10
Total
Vibration:
286.6 ga
Negative
X-Vibration:
-135.5 g
Draw Force (lbs)
Diamond Carbon Cure
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Drawinch
Distance
(inches)
The addition of a 10
Dead
Center Archery Products Dead
Positive Y-Vibration:
146.6 g
Silent Carbon Stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight yielded a
Negative
Y-Vibration:
-101.7
g with a
significant reduction of peak total vibration when measured
Vibration
360Measurements:
grain arrow.
Vibration measurements
are made with 4 different arrow
to
Positive Z-Vibration:
264.4weights
g
determine theDCAP
average
vibration in47.7%a
3 dimensions as well as the total
Reduction:
Negative Z-Vibration:
-182.3 g
average vibration.
Sound Measurements:
Total
Vibration:
Positive
X-Vibration:
143.4with
g 4 different 286.6
Sound measurements
were made
arrow gweights to
Negative
determine X-Vibration:
the average sound -135.5
output,g the average A-Weighted sound
outputTh(mimicking
ear) and
theCenter
average Archery
C-Weighted
sound
e additiontheofhuman
a 10 inch
Dead
Products
Positive
146.6 g
output. Y-Vibration:
Dead
Silent Carbon Stabilizer
with 3 ounces of weight
-101.7 g
Negative Y-Vibration:
Unweighted
Sound
101.5
dB total vibration when
yielded
a signifi
cant Output:
reduction of
peak
Sound
Output:
83.9 dBA
A-Weighted
measured
with
a
360
grain
arrow.
264.4 g
Positive Z-Vibration:
C-Weighted Sound Output:
Negative Z-Vibration:
-182.3g
91.7 dBC
47.7%Dead Silent
TheDCAP
additionReduction:
of a 10 inch Dead Center Archery Products
Total
Vibration:
ga
Carbon
Stabilizer 286.6
with 3 ounces
of weight yielded a reduction of AWeighted sound Sound
output when
measured with a 360 grain arrow.
Measurements
The Sound
addition measurements
of a 10 inch Dead
Center
Archery
Dead
were
made
withProducts
four diff
erent
DCAP
Reduction:
1.5%a
Silent
Carbon
Stabilizer
with
3
ounces
of
weight
yielded
arrow weights to determine the average sound output, athe
significant reduction of peak total vibration when measured with a
average
A-Weighted sound output (mimicking the human
360 grain arrow.
ear) and the average C-Weighted sound output.
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DCAP Reduction: 47.7%a
Unweighted Sound Output:
101.5 dB
A-Weighted Sound Output:
83.9 dBA
Sound Measurements:
Sound measurements
were Sound
made with
4 different arrow
C-Weighted
Output:
91.7weights
dBC to
determine the average sound output, the average A-Weighted sound
output (mimicking
the human
ear)inch
and Dead
the average
C-Weighted
sound
The addition
of a 10
Center
Archery Products
output.
Dead Silent Carbon Stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight
Unweighted
Sound Output:
101.5 dB
yielded a reduction
of A-Weighted
sound output when meaA-Weighted
sured withSound
a 360Output:
grain arrow.83.9 dBA
91.7 dBC
C-Weighted Sound Output:
DCAP Reduction:
1.5%
The addition of a 10 inch Dead Center Archery Products Dead Silent
Carbon
with 3 ounces of weight yielded a reduction of A-67
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rights reserved.
Weighted sound output when measured with a 360 grain arrow.
DCAP Reduction: 1.5%a
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Martin
Lithium LTDLTD
Martin
Lithium
Introduction:
With an extensive change
to their lineup
for 2015, Martin Archery offers the
Product
Highlights
Lithium
LTD
their mid-level
model.toWith
an MSRPfor
of just
under
$650,
With
anasextensive
change
its lineup
2015,
Martin
the Lithium LTD is pushing toward the top end of the mid-level price point.
Archery
the Lithium
LTD Martin’s
as its mid-level
model.
Withwith
an
However,off
it ers
is advertised
as being
fastest bow
ever and,
MSRP
just
the Lithium
pushing
toward
speeds of
of up
to under
345 fps,$650,
the Lithium
LTD has LTD
powerissimilar
to bows
that
costtop
substantially
more.mid-level
At the heart
of allpoint.
this speed
is the new
2.0
the
end of the
price
However,
it isGhost
advercam, which
is Martin’s
all-new
performance
eccentric
tised
as Martin’s
fastest
bowhigh
ever
and withhybrid
speeds
of up system.
to 345
These eccentrics incorporate a rotating module to provide draw length
fps,
the Lithium LTD has power similar to bows that cost subadjustments from 26’ to 30-1/2” in 1/2” increments, all without the need to
stantially
At the
heart of
this speed
is the new
Ghost
purchase ormore.
stock spare
modules.
Anall
adjustable
limb-contacting
draw
stop
2.0
cam,provided
which is
all-newboth
highdraw
performance
is also
to Martin’s
further fine-tune
length and hybrid
let-off
GenerationmodSplit
characteristics.
The Th
Ghost
cams areincorporate
paired with 7tha rotating
eccentric
system.
ese 2.0
eccentrics
Limbs
and
a
HammerHead
Bowstring
set
to
store a bit
more 26
thanto
4 ft-lbs.
of
ule to provide draw length adjustments
from
30-1/2
energy for each inch of draw stroke on the sample provided for this review.
inches
in 1/2 inch increments, all without the need to purchase
While this may make the draw cycle seem a bit stiff, it is a necessary sideor
stock
AnLTDs
adjustable
limb-contacting
draw
effect to spare
producemodules.
the Lithium
advertised
speed. Like many
of
stop
is also
provided
to further
fine-tune
draw
length
and
Martin’s
previous
models,
the Lithium
LTD both
features
VEM
Vibration
Vortex characteristics.
Modules at the extremities
of the2.0
riser
and just
the grip.with
The
let-off
The Ghost
cams
arebelow
combined
VEMs are combined with the Carbon Stealth STS to help control string
7th Generation Split Limbs and a HammerHead Bowstring set
oscillation and minimize sound output.
Martin Lithium LTD
Contact Info: Martin Archery
www.martinarchery.com
MSRP:
Cams:
Limbs:
Grip:
Let-off:
String:
Damping:
Finish:
$649.99
Draw Length:
Ghost 2.0 Hybrid Cams
Draw Weight:
7th Generation Split Limbs Brace Height:
Saddleback Thermal Grip Axle to Axle:
80%*
Mass Weight:
HammerHead Bowstrings
STS, VEM, Silent Hunter Arrow Shelf
Black, Chameleon, Mossy Oak Infinity
26”-30 ½” *
50-70*
6 ½” *
32-1/2” *
3.8 *
*Advertised
^Measured
Performance at a Glance (60.1 lbs, 29-1/8”):
Arrow
Speed
K.E.
Momentum
300
360
420
540
Grains
Grains
Grains
Grains
312.7
289.1
269.7
240.4
65.1
66.8
67.8
69.3
13.4
14.9
16.2
18.5
Arrow (Grains):
300
360
420
540
to store a bit more than 4 foot pounds of energy for each inch
Out
ofstroke
theonBox
Assessment:
ofThe
power
the
sample
provided
for
this
review.
While
76.9%
78.8%
80.1%
81.8%
Dynamic Efficiency:
Lithium LTD sample that was provided for this evaluation was
this
may
make
the
draw
cycle
seem
a
bit
stiff
,
it
is
a
necessary
15.0
13.9
13.0
11.6
Speed
Per
Inch
of
PS:
measured to have a brace-height of 6.595 inches, while the axle-to-axle
side
effwas
ect to
produce
Lithium
LTD’sThe
advertised
89.9
89.1
87.9
87.3
Noise Output (dBA):
length
measured
to the
be 32-3/8
inches.
requestedspeed.
29 inch,Like
60
pound of
model
was measured
straight
out ofthe
the box
to haveLTD
a 29features
3/8 inch
many
Martin’s
previous
models,
Lithium
276.5
273.8
225.2
184.0
Total Vibration (G):
draw length
and peak
draw-weight
When shot
by riser
hand
VEM
Vibration
Vortex
Modulesofat62.1
thepounds.
extremities
of the
with just
a 300below
grain arrow,
the Lithium
LTD achieved
an averagewith
speedthe
of
and
the grip.
The VEMs
are combined
323.2 fps in the out of box configuration with only a brass nock added to the string. Per request from Martin, the rotating modules and limb
Carbon Stealth STS to help control string oscillation and minimize sound output.
bolts were adjusted to bring the Lithium LTD into test specifications.
Subjective Test Results:
Out of the Box Assessment
Lithium LTD sample that was provided for this evaluation was measured to have a brace height of 6.595 inches while
FitTh
&eFinish:
theMartin
axle-to-axle
wasjump
measured
The requested
29 Lithium
inch, 60LTD
pound model was measured straight
has madelength
a notable
forwardtoinbe
the32-3/8
fit andinches.
finish department
with the
sample
for thisinch
test. draw
This islength
most evident
in the draw
carbonweight
fiber film-dip
on the
out
of thethat
boxwas
to provided
have a 29-3/8
and a peak
of 62.1finish
pounds.
When shot by hand with a 300 grain
riser and
Unlike
past, I an
found
the film-dip
both fps
crispinand
no confi
noticeable
arrow,
thelimbs.
Lithium
LTDyears
achieved
average
speedtoofbe323.2
theclear
out with
of box
guration,
blemishes.
All ofnock
the anodized
components
finishes.
Other than
some and
with
only a brass
added to
the string.also
Perfeatured
requestunblemished
from Martin,
the rotating
modules
machining marks on the aluminum limb pockets and eccentrics, I was unable to find any blemishes
limb
bolts
were LTD.
adjusted
to bring
the Lithium
LTDminor
into test
specifi
cations.
on the
Lithium
These
imperfections
were very
in nature
and
are noted only from an
aesthetics perspective.
Grip:
Subjective Test Results
Fit and Finish: Martin has made a notable jump
Martin’s new take on the old Saddleback Thermal Grip includes a new material on the contact area to
forward
in the
fit and
finish
department
insulate the shooters hand from the aluminum riser. The
wooden
sideplate
inlays
are replacedwith
by the
LTD
that
was
providedproviding
for this test.
synthetic sideplates featuring the new MartinLithium
logo. The
gripsample
is smooth
and
comfortable
consistent hand placement and excellent resistance
This toistorque.
most evident in the carbon fiber film-dip
fi
nish
on
the riser and limbs. Unlike in years past, I
Draw Cycle:
the film-dip
to in
bethe
both
crispphases
and clear,
The draw cycle on the Lithium LTD seems tofound
have different
properties
different
of the with
draw. The initial stacking phase is quite smooth,
if not stiff,blemishes.
with an excellent
into the comno noticeable
All oftransition
the anodized
holding phase. The transition from the holding
phase into
let-off
requiresunblemished
a bit of perceived
increaseOther
ponents
also
featured
finishes.
in effort with a long transition into a ratherthan
shallow
valley
that endsmarks
in an on
excellent
back wall. limb
some
machining
the aluminum
Because of the low let-off, controlled letdown is easily achieved. On average, the Lithium LTD
pockets and eccentrics, I was unable to find any
stores 4.08 ft-lbs. of energy for each inch that you draw it back.
blemishes on the Lithium LTD. These imperfections
Sound & Vibration:
were very minor in nature and are noted only from an
At the shot, the Lithium LTD is quite tame. The bottom of the bow shows some tendency to want to
aesthetics perspective.
move forward toward the target, with the top of the bow subsequently falling back toward the shooter.
Grip:inMartin’s
take
on thepairing
old Saddleback
There is also a very slight tendency fr the bow to rotate
my hand -new
a good
stabilizer
should
Th
ermal
Grip
includes
a
new
material
on regard!
the contact
minimize this effect. Residual vibration is essentially non-existent - excellent job in this
to insulate
the shooter’s
hand models
from the
alumiSound output seems to be about average, area
and well
below what
previous Martin
have
exhibited.
num riser. The wooden sideplate inlays are replaced
by synthetic sideplates featuring the new Martin
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logo. TheContent
grip© Anthony
is smooth
comfortable, providing
consistent hand placement and excellent resistance
to torque.
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Martin Lithium LTD
bjective Test Results:
Draw Cycle: The draw cycle on the
Martin Lithium LTD Draw Cycle Efficiency
90
Lithium LTD seems to have different proppeed / Performance
Measurements:
Draw-Force Curve
erties in the different phases of the draw.
Letdown-Force Curve
80
eed measurements
are
made
with
4
different
arrow
weights
Peak Draw Force = 60 pounds
The initial stacking phase is quite smooth
determine the average
speed
of an
the excellent
bow per inch
of Power
Peak Letdown Force = 54.8 pounds
if not stiff
, with
transition
into
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 82.4%
Actual Letoff = 72%
oke. Draw Cycle
Efficiency
is
calculated
using
the
stored
the holding phase. The transition from the
Effective Letoff = 82.1%
ergy and the let-down
captured
the Force-Draw
60
holding energy
phase into
let-offinrequires
a bit of a
rve. The stored
energy increase
is used
further
towith
determine
the
Objective
Test
Results:
perceived
in
effort,
a long tran50
erage dynamic efficiency
of
the
bow.
sition into a rather shallow valley that ends
Martin Lithium LTD Draw Cycle Efficiency
90
40
in
an excellent
back wall. Because
of the low
Speed
/ Performance
Measurements:
Draw-Force Curve
peed per inch of
Power
Stroke: let-down
Letdown-Force Curve
let-off
, measurements
controlled
is easily
80
Speed
are 13.4
made
with 4achieved.
different arrow30weights
Stored Energy = 84.7 lb-ft.
Letdown Energy Peak
= 69.8Draw
lb-ft.Force = 60 pounds
ynamic Efficiency:
79.4%
On
average,
the
LTD stores
to determine
the Lithium
average speed
of the 4.08
bow foot
per inch of Power
Peak Letdown Force = 54.8 pounds
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 82.4%
Actual Letoff = 72%
raw Cycle Efficiency:
82.4%
Stroke. of
Draw
Cycle
calculated
using the
pounds
energy
forEfficiency
each inch isthat
you draw
20 stored
Effective Letoff = 82.1%
energy
60
it
back. and the let-down energy captured in the Force-Draw
10
curve.
The and
stored
energy isAtused
to determine
the
Sound
Vibration:
the further
shot, the
50
average
dynamic
efficiency
of
the
bow.
Lithium LTD is quite tame. The bottom of the
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
40
bow shows some tendency to want to move
Draw Distance (inches)
per
inch
of
Power
Stroke:
13.4
Speed
forward, toward the target, with the top of
30
Stored Energy = 84.7 lb-ft.
Letdown Energy = 69.8 lb-ft.
Efficiency:
79.4% back toward
Dynamic
the
bow subsequently
falling
Cycle Th
Efficiency:
82.4%
Draw
20
the
shooter.
ere is also a very
slight tendencyVibration
for the bow Measurements:
Sound
output seems to be about average and well below
to rotate in the hand; a good stabilizer pairing should
miniwhat
previous
models
exhibited.
Vibration
measurements
are Martin
made with
4 have
different
arrow weights to
10
mize this effect. Residual vibration is essentiallydetermine
nonexistent.
the average vibration in 3 dimensions as well as the total
Draw Force (lbs)
Draw Force (lbs)
Martin Lithium LTD
Speed/Performance
5
10
15
20 Measurements
25
30
average vibration.00
35
40
Distance (inches)
Speed measurements Draw
were
made with four different
weights to determine
Positive arrow
X-Vibration:
59.0 g the average speed of the bow per
inch
of power
stroke.
Draw
X-Vibration:
-67.7
g cycle efficiency was calculated
Negative
Measurements:
Vibration
using
the
stored
energy
and
the let-down
energy captured
in
Vibration measurements are made
with 4 different
arrow weights
to
the
draw-force
curve.
Th
e
stored
energy
was
used
further
Positive
Y-Vibration:
203.8
g
determine the average vibration in 3 dimensions as well as to
the total
determine
the average
dynamic
Y-Vibration:
-227.6
g efficiency of the bow.
Negative
average
vibration.
Positive
g
SpeedX-Vibration:
per Inch
of Power
Stroke:
110.5
g 59.0
Positive Z-Vibration:
X-Vibration:
-67.7 g
Negative
Dynamic
Effi
ciency:
-122.5 g
Negative Z-Vibration:
13.4
79.4%
82.4%
Draw Cycle Efficiency:
Positive Y-Vibration:
203.8 g
Total Vibration:
ga
Y-Vibration:
-227.6
g
Negative239.9
Vibration Measurements
Vibration measurements were made with four different
Sound Measurements:
Z-Vibration:
110.5
g
Positive
arrow
weights
to determine the
average
vibration in three
Sound measurements
wereasZ-Vibration:
made
4 different
arrow weights to
-122.5 g vibration.
Negative
dimensions
well aswith
the total
average
determine the average sound output, the average A-Weighted sound
Total
Vibration:
output (mimicking the
human
ear) and239.9
the ga
average C-Weighted
Positive
X-Vibration:
59.0 g sound
output.
Negative X-Vibration:
-67.7 g
Sound Measurements:
Unweighted
Sound
Output: were 105.3
Sound
measurements
made dB
with 4 different arrow weights to
Positive
Y-Vibration:
203.8 g
Sound
Output:
88.5output,
dBA the average
A-Weighted
determine
the
average sound
A-Weighted sound
Negative
Y-Vibration:
-227.6
output
(mimicking
the human
ear)
and the average gC-Weighted sound
Sound
Output:
97.3
dBC
C-Weighted
output.
Positive Z-Vibration:
Unweighted
Output:
NegativeSound
Z-Vibration:
A-Weighted Sound Output:
Sound Output:
C-Weighted
Total Vibration:
110.5 g
105.3 dB
-122.5 g
88.5 dBA
97.3 dBC
239.9 g
Sound Measurements
Sound measurements were made with four different
arrow weights to determine the average sound output, the
average A-Weighted sound output (mimicking the human
ear) and the average C-Weighted sound output.
Unweighted Sound Output:
A-Weighted Sound Output:
C-Weighted Sound Output:
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105.3 dB
88.5 dBA
97.3 dBC
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Mission Blaze
Mission
Blaze
Product Highlights:
Enhancing the popular
Ballistic Highlights
from 2013, the Blaze is Mission
Product
Archery’s
mid-level
offering
for 2014.
With a 33” axle-to-axle
(Editor’s
Note:
The Blaze
is unchanged
for 2015,length,
we’re
the Blaze is a bit longer in stature than its predecessor, increasing the
republishing test results from the 2014 model.) Enhancing the
potential for stability at full draw. In addition, the Blaze features a
popular
Ballisticgrip
fromthat
2013,
the Blaze
is Mission
Archery’s
midwalnut one-piece
replaces
the synthetic
one-piece
grip found
level
offeringofferings
for 2014.
With
a 33 inch
on previous
from
Mission.
Theaxle-to-axle
Blaze also length,
features the
an
Blaze
is a bit
longer Vectoring
in statureSystem
than its(AVS)
predecessor,
improved
Advanced
eccentricincreasing
that now
includes
a perimeter
weight atto full
further
increase
speed. the
The Blaze
AVS
the
potential
for stability
draw.
In addition,
eccentric a utilizes
provide the
draw
length
features
walnut replaceable
one piece modules
grip thattoreplaces
synthetic
adjustments from 26”-30” in ½” increments. They are paired with split
one
piece grip found on previous offerings from Mission. The
limbs to store the energy necessary to produce advertised speeds up to
Blaze
alsoThe
features
an limbs
improved
Advanced
340 fps.
pre-loaded
are harnessed
in anVectoring
extra deepSystem
Delrin
(AVS)
eccentric
that
now
includes
a
perimeter
weight to furlimb pocket that provides 20 pounds of draw weight adjustability
all
ther
increase
AVS eccentric
utilizes
replaceable
with the
same setspeed.
of limbs.ThAe Harmonic
Stabilizer,
String Grubbs,
and a
light-weight
stopdraw
combine
with
the parallel from
limbs 26to tohelp
modules
to string
provide
length
adjustments
30
minimize
and felt vibration.
Blaze is
in Lost
inches
inhand
1/2 shock
inch increments.
The The
modules
areoffered
paired
with
Camo®
ATto
asstore
its standard
finishnecessary
while a black
color scheme
is also
split
limbs
the energy
to produce
advertised
available at no additional charge. Mission also provides customization
speeds
up to 340 fps. The pre-loaded limbs are harnessed in an
by offering three different levels of accessory packages, which are
extra
deep
limb pocket
thatPackage
provides
20 pounds
of draw
available forDelrin
an up-charge.
The Basic
is just
that – basic.
It is
weight
theand
same
set of alimbs.
Harmonic
the leastadjustability,
expensive of all
thewith
options
includes
fixed A
position
rest,
sight, and String
quiver. Grubbs
An upgrade
either the Bow
Hunter
the Pro
Stabilizer,
and atolightweight
string
stoporcombine
Hunter
includes
rest, a fancier
andand
quiver,
with
thePackage
parallel
limbsatodrop-away
help minimize
handsight
shock
felt
and the addition
of a stabilizer.
vibration.
The Blaze
is offered in Lost Camo AT as its standard
Mission Blaze
Contact Info: Mission Archery
www.MissionArchery.com
MSRP:
Cams:
Limbs:
Grip:
Let-off:
String:
Damping:
Finish:
$599
Draw Length:
26”-30” *
AVS
Draw Weight:
50–70*
Split Limb
Brace Height:
6 1/8” *
Walnut one piece
Axle to Axle:
33” *
80%*
Mass Weight:
4.3 ^
Zebra® Hybrid
*Advertised
String Grub™, String Stop, Harmonic Stabilizer™
Lost Camo® AT, Black
^Measured
Performance at a Glance (60.1 lbs, 29”):
Arrow
Speed
K.E.
Momentum
300
360
420
540
Grains
Grains
Grains
Grains
318.5
292.5
273.2
242.3
Arrow (Grains):
Dynamic Efficiency:
Speed Per Inch of PS:
Noise Output (dBA):
Total Vibration (G):
67.6
68.4
69.6
70.7
13.7
15.0
16.4
18.7
300
360
420
83.8%
84.8%
86.3%
540
87.8%
15.2
13.9
13.0
11.6
91.2
89.3
87.3
85.9
160.1
155.7
126.6
109.7
fiOut
nish while
a black
color
scheme is also available at no addiof the
Box
Assessment:
The Blaze
sample
that wasalso
provided
for this
evaluation was by
measured
to have a brace-height of 6.230inches, while the axle-to-axle length was
tional
charge.
Mission
provides
customization
offering
measured
to be 33
inches.
The requested
29 inch, each
60 pound
model is
was
measuredfor
straight
out of the box
have Package
a 29-1/2 inch
draw
length
and
three
different
levels
of accessory
packages,
of which
available
an upcharge.
ThetoBasic
is just
that:
basic.
draw
weight
of 59.6 pounds.
When shot
hand withaafi300
arrow,rest,
the Blaze
achieved
an average
of 322.5
fps in the
of
Itpeak
is the
least
expensive
of the options
andbyincludes
xedgrain
position
a sight
and a quiver.
Anspeed
upgrade
to either
theout
Bow
box configuration with only a brass nock added to the string. The modules were replaced with a shorter set and the limb bolts were adjusted to
Hunter or the Pro Hunter Package includes a drop-away rest, a fancier sight and quiver and the addition of a stabilizer.
get the Blaze into test specifications.
Subjective Test Results:
Out of the Box Assessment
.
Blaze sample that was provided for this evaluation was measured to have a brace
FitTh
&eFinish:
height
of 6.230
whileprovided
the axle-to-axle
lengthwas
was
measured
beimperfection
33 inches.inThe
The finish
of the inches
Blaze sample
for this evaluation
quite
good. Theto
only
the finish that
I was able
to find was
one was
smallmeasured
area void ofstraight
Lost Camo®
ATthe
film-dip
nearhave
the bottom
requested
29 inch,
60 pound
model
out of
box to
a 29-1/2
of the
riser.
Otherwise,
Lostdraw
Camo®
AT finish
on the
riser and
limbs shot
was good
with excellent
inch
draw
length
and athe
peak
weight
of 59.6
pounds.
When
by hand
with a 300
coverage
of the
the Blaze
interiorachieved
portion ofan
theaverage
riser cutouts.
cablesfps
exhibited
some
separation
grain
arrow,
speedThe
of 322.5
in the out
ofserving
box confi
guration,
near the string splitter area, both top and bottom, but this is only mentioned from an aesthetic
with only a brass nock added to the string. The
perspective. Overall, the fit and finish was in line with what I’ve come to expect from Mission.
modules were replaced with a shorter set and the
Grip:
limb bolts were adjusted to get the Blaze into test
The one-piece walnut grip used on the Blaze is a bit bulkier than I personally prefer and it is a bit
specifications.
NEW
Waterproof
! However, the Blaze settles back into a consistent and
sensitive to intentionally induced torque.
repeatable position once the torque is removed. The grip fits excellently onto the aluminum riser,
and
Subjective Test Results
with good Extremely
transitions from the grip to the riser shelf.
Fit and Finish: The finish of the Blaze sample
Draw
Cycle:
Tear
Resistant provided
evaluation
The draw cycle on the Blaze ramps up relatively
quicklyfor
intothis
a lengthy
holdingwas
phasequite
beforegood.
rollingThe
imperfection
thea little
finish
I was
able to
over with just
a bit of hesitation
into an ampleonly
valley.
The back wallinhas
bit that
of give
and lacks
NFAA
Field
& Hunter
find letting
was one
small
area
Lost
Camo AT
some definition, but it isn't overly mushy. When
the bow
down,
it isvoid
quite of
easily
controlled,
which isFITA
quite impressive
a bow that generates
thisnear
muchthe
speed.
On average,
Blaze
stores
film-dip
bottom
of the the
riser.
Otherwise,
and
FieldforFaces
3.83 ft-lbs. of energy for each inch that you draw it back.
the Lost Camo AT finish on the riser and limbs was
good, with excellent coverage of the interior porThe Blaze seems to be very neutral at the shot,
no bias
rotate leftTh
toeright
or top
to bottom.
tionwith
of the
risertocutouts.
cables
exhibited
some
The whole bow does tend to jump forward just
a bit, though.
Afternear
the shot,
amplitude,
serving
separation
the there's
stringlow
splitter
area at
low
in the handle for both
a moderate
duration
and the
of the
bow eventually
Thefrequency
ONLY U.S.vibration
Official felt
Manufacturer
top and
bottom
buttopthis
is only
mentioned
falls forward, toward the target. Sound output seems to be below average from the shooter’s
from
an
aesthetic
perspective.
Overall,
the fit and
For
Information
Contact,
perspective.
finish were in line with what I’ve come to expect
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www.mapleleafpress.com
from Mission.
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Grip:Content
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pieceAll walnut
grip used on the
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Blaze is a bit bulkier than I personally prefer and
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it is a bit sensitive to intentionally induced torque.
Sound & Vibration:
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Mission Blaze
Objective Test Results:
However, the Blaze settles back into a consisMission Blaze Draw Cycle Efficiency
90
tent
and
repeatable
position
once
the
torque
is
Speed / Performance Measurements:
Draw-Force Curve
Letdown-Force Curve
removed. Thare
e grip
fits excellently
the alumi80
Speed measurements
made
with four onto
different
arrow
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
num
riser,
with
good
transitions
from
the
grip
to
weights to determine the average speed of the bow per inch of
Peak Letdown Force = 57.8 pounds
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 97.5%
Actual Letoff = 72.9%
the riser
Power Stroke.
Drawshelf.
Cycle Efficiency is calculated using the
Effective Letoff = 76.9%
Draw
Cycle:
Th
e
draw
cycle
on
the
Blaze
stored energy and the let-down energy captured in the Force60
up relatively
a lengthy
holding
Draw curve.ramps
The stored
energy quickly
is furtherinto
used
to determine
the
50
phaseefficiency
before rolling
average dynamic
of theover
bow.with just a bit of hesitation into an ample
valley. Th
e back wall has a little
40
Objective
Test
Results:
of of
give
and lacks
some defi
nition but it isn’t
inch
Power
Stroke:
13.4
Speed perbit
Mission Blaze
Draw Cycle
Efficiency
Stored Energy = 80.6 lb-ft.
30
Letdown
Energy
= 78.6 lb-ft.
overly mushy. When
90
85.7%you let the bow down, it is
Dynamic Efficiency:
Speed
/
Performance
Measurements:
Draw-Force Curve
quite
easily controlled,
Efficiency:
97.5%which is impressive for a
Draw Cycle
20
Letdown-Force Curve
80
Speed
measurements
are
made
with
four
different
arrow
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
bow that generates this much speed. On average,
weights to determine the average speed of the bow per inch
Peak Letdown Force = 57.8 pounds
10 of
the Blaze stores 3.83 foot pounds of energy for
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 97.5%
Actual Letoff = 72.9%
Power Stroke. Draw Cycle Efficiency is calculated using the
Effective Letoff = 76.9%
each inch that you draw it back.
0
stored energy and the let-down energy captured in the Force0
5 60
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Sound and Vibration: The Blaze seems to
Draw Distance (inches)
Draw curve. The stored energy is further used to determine the
50
be
very neutral
the shot,ofwith
no bias to rotate
average
dynamicatefficiency
the bow.
forward, toward the target. Sound output seems to be below
left to right or top to bottom. The whole bow does
40
Vibration
Measurements:
from the shooter’s perspective.
tend
to jump
forward
just Stroke:
a bit, though.13.4
After the shot,
low average
per inch
of Power
Speed
Vibration
measurements
are made
four differentLetdown
arrowEnergy
weights
to
Stored
Energy =with
80.6 lb-ft.
30
= 78.6 lb-ft.
amplitude,
low
frequency
vibration
is
felt
in
the
handle
for
85.7%
Dynamic Efficiency:
determine
the
average
vibration
in
three
dimensions
as
well
as
the
total
aDraw
moderate
and the97.5%
top of the bow eventually falls
Speed/Performance Measurements
Cycleduration
Efficiency:
20
average vibration.
Speed measurements were made with four different
10
arrow
weights to determine the average speed of the bow per
Positive X-Vibration:
56.4 g
inch of power stroke. Draw cycle efficiency was calculated
0 X-Vibration:
-77.4
g 20
Negative
0
5
10
15 the let-down
25 energy
30captured
35
using the stored energy and
in 40
Draw Distance (inches)
the Y-Vibration:
draw-force curve. Th
e stored
energy was used to deterPositive
118.1
g
mine
average
dynamic
effi
ciency
of
the bow.
-124.3 g
Negative Y-Vibration:
Draw Force (lbs)
Draw Force (lbs)
Mission Blaze
Vibration Measurements:
Vibration
measurements
arePower
made
with four different
arrow weights to
Speed
per Inch 92.1
of
Stroke:
13.4
Z-Vibration:
g
Positive
determine the average vibration in three dimensions as well as the total
-76.2g
Negative Z-Vibration:
average Dynamic
vibration. Efficiency:
85.7%
Draw
Cycle
Effi
ciency:
97.5%
Total Vibration:
138.0 ga
Positive X-Vibration:
56.4 g
-77.4 g
Negative X-Vibration:Measurements
The addition of the 12Vibration
inch Bee Stinger Pro Stabilizer with a 14
Vibration
wereVibration
made with
four
different
ounce weight
yielded Y-Vibration:
ameasurements
reduction of Total
when
measured
Positive
118.1 g
arrow
weights
to
determine
the
average
vibration
in three
with a 360 grain
arrow.Y-Vibration:
-124.3 g
Negative
dimensions as well as the total average vibration.
Bee Stinger
Reduction:
19.3%a 92.1 g
Z-Vibration:
Positive
Sound
Positive X-Vibration:
Negative Z-Vibration:
Negative X-Vibration:
Measurements:
-76.2g
56.4 g
-77.4 g
Sound measurements
were
made with
fourga
different arrow weights to
Total
Vibration:
138.0
Positive
Y-Vibration:
118.1 g sound
determine the average
sound
output, the average A-Weighted
Negative
Y-Vibration:
-124.3
g soundwith a 14
output (mimicking
human
andinch
the Bee
average
C-Weighted
The the
addition
of ear)
the 12
Stinger
Pro Stabilizer
output.
ounce weight yielded a reduction of Total Vibration when measured
Z-Vibration:
92.1 g
withPositive
a 360 grain
arrow.
Unweighted Sound
Output:
104.5 dB
Negative
Z-Vibration:
-76.2 g
88.4 dBA
A-Weighted Sound Output:
Bee Stinger Reduction: 19.3%a
Output:
96.4 dBC
C-Weighted Sound
Total Vibration:
138.0 g
Sound Measurements:
The addition of the 12 inch
BeeMeasurements
Stinger Pro Stabilizer with a 14
Sound
measurements
were of
made
with foursound
different
arrow
weights to
ounce Sound
weight
yielded
a
reduction
A-Weighted
output
when
Sound
made
four
diff
erent sound
determine
themeasurements
average sound were
output,
the with
average
A-Weighted
measured
withweights
a 360 grain
arrow.
arrow
to the
determine
the average
the sound
output
(mimicking
human ear)
and the sound
averageoutput,
C-Weighted
average A-Weighted sound output (mimicking the human
output.
B-Stinger
Reduction:
0.4%a
ear) and
the average C-Weighted
sound output.
Unweighted Sound Output:
104.5 dB
Sound
Output:
A-Weighted
Unweighted Sound Output: 88.4 dBA
104.5 dB
Sound
Output:
C-Weighted
A-Weighted
Sound
Output: 96.4 dBC
88.4 dBA
Content © Anthony Barnum. All rights reserved.
C-Weighted Sound Output:
96.4 dBC
The addition of the 12 inch Bee Stinger Pro Stabilizer with a 14
ounce weight yielded a reduction of A-Weighted sound output when
71
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rights reserved.
measured
with a 360 grain arrow.
B-Stinger Reduction: 0.4%a
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BowMadness
Madness 30 30
PSE PSE
Bow
Product Highlights:
With the Bow Madness
30, one Highlights
of PSE Archery’s mid-priced mainline
Product
PSE Bow Madness 30
Contact Info: PSE Archery
bows
finds a compact,
shooting package
built
Withfor
the2015,
Bowone
Madness
30, onelightweight
of PSE Archery’s
mid-priced
on PSE’s X-Force platform. With an advertised axle-to-axle length of
www.PSE-Archery.com
mainline bows for 2015, one finds a compact, lightweight shoot29-3/4”, the Bow Madness 30 is at home in the treestand and hunting
MSRP:
$499.99
Draw Length:
23 ½”-30” *
ing package
builtForonthose
PSE’s
X-Force
advertised
blinds alike.
archers
whoplatform.
like singleWith
cam an
technology,
the
Cams:
Madness 2.0 Single Cam Draw Weight:
50,60,70*
axle-to-axle
length
29-3/4on
inches,
the
Bow Madness
is in
at
Madness 2.0
cam isofprovided
the Bow
Madness
30, the only30
bow
Limbs:
Split Limb
Brace Height:
6-1/2” *
the in
Bow
lineup
equipped
with a blinds
single cam
eccentric
system.
home
theMadness
treestand
and
in hunting
alike.
For archers
Grip:
Raptor Grip
Axle to Axle:
29-3/4” *
2.0 cam
offers easythe
draw
length adjustment
the
Let-off: 80%*
Mass Weight:
3.8 *
whoThe
likeMadness
single cam
technology,
Madness
2.0 cam isthrough
provided
incorporation
of a rotating
module,
offering
a range
from
String:
BCY 8125 String / 452x Cable
*Advertised
on the
Bow Madness
30, thedraw
onlylength
bow in
the Bow
Madness
lineup
23-1/2” to 30”. This cam system, combined with an advertised 6-1/2”
Damping: Limb Bands, String Stop, Cable Guard Dampener
equipped
withanda highly
singlepre-loaded
cam eccentric
The Madness
brace height
limbs that system.
are characteristic
of the XFinish:
Mossy Oak Infinity, Skullworks, Black
^Measured
2.0 cam
off
ers
easy
draw
length
adjustment
through
Force platformProduct
help the BowHighlights:
Madness 30 produce speeds ofthe
up incorto 330
Performance
at a Madness
Glance (60.1
PSE Bow
30 lbs, 29-3/16”):
poration
of Bow
a rotating
draw
length
module,
off
ering
a range
fps. The
Madness
30 is
also
available
in PSE
“Ready
to Shoot”
for an mainline
With
the Bow
Madness
30, one
of
Archery’s
mid-priced
Arrow
Speed
K.E.
Momentum
Contact Info: PSE Archery
The aRTS
version
comes standard
bows
for 2015,$100.
one
compact,
lightweight
shooting
package
fromupcharge
23-1/2oftoapproximately
30 inches.
Th
is finds
cam
system,
combined
withwith
an built
300 Grains
314.3
65.8
13.5
on
PSE’s
X-Force
platform.
With
an
advertised
axle-to-axle
length
of
the
Aries
Package,
which
normally
retails
for
$139
and
includes
an
www.PSE-Archery.com
advertised 6-1/2 inch brace height and highly pre-loaded limbs
289.7
67.1
14.9
29-3/4”, the
BowWhisker
Madness Biscuit
30 is at arrow
home in
the Flexxtech
treestand and
Aries 3-pin fiber-optic
sight,
rest,
3 hunting360 Grains
MSRP:
$499.99
Draw
Length:
23 ½”-30” *
thatStabilizer,
are characteristic
of the
X-Force
platform,
helps
the
Bow
270.5
68.2
16.2
blindsQuiver,
alike.
For
archers
who like
the420 Grains
Shadow
PSEthose
Neoprene
Sling,
Peepsingle
Sightcam
and technology,
Nock
Cams:
Madness 2.0 Single Cam Draw Weight:
50,60,70*
Madness
speeds
of
up
to 330
fps.
TheMadness
Bow
Madness
70.1 Brace Height:
18.7 6-1/2” *
Madness
2.0are
cam
is provided
on
30, the
Loop. 30
All produce
that’s
needed
some
arrows
andthe
anBow
optional
release
aid only
to bow in540 Grains
Limbs:
Split241.8
Limb
the Bow
Madness
lineup
equipped
with a for
single
eccentric system.
30 isget
also
in a30
Ready
To
Shoot
package
ancam
upcharge
Grip:
Raptor Grip
Axle to Axle:
29-3/4” *
the available
Bow Madness
RTS out
on
the
range.
The Madness 2.0 cam offers easy draw length adjustment through Arrow
the
(Grains):80%*
300
360
420
540
Let-off:
Mass Weight:
3.8 *
of approximatelyincorporation
$100. TheofRTS
version
comes
standard
with
the
a rotating draw length module, offering a range from
String:
BCY 8125 String
/ 452x80.9%
Cable
*Advertised
Out
of
the
Box
Assessment:
79.4%
82.3%
84.5%
Dynamic
Efficiency:
Aries Package, which
for $139
and includes
an
23-1/2” normally
30”. Thisretails
combined
an advertised
Damping: Limb Bands, String Stop, Cable Guard Dampener
The Bow Madness
30 tosample
that cam
was system,
provided
for this with
evaluation
was 6-1/2”
15.0
13.8
12.9
11.5
Speed
Per
Inch
of
PS:
brace
height
highlyapre-loaded
limbs
that are
characteristic
Aries
three pin
fiber
opticand
sight,
Whisker
Biscuit
arrow
rest, a of the X- Finish:
Mossy Oak Infinity, Skullworks, Black
^Measured
measured
to have
a brace-height
of 6.435
inches,
while
the
axle-to-axle
89.9
87.9
85.0
83.3
Noise Output (dBA):
Force platform
help theQuiver,
Bow Madness
30Neoprene
produce speeds
of up to 330
Flexxtech
3
Stabilizer,
a
Shadow
a
PSE
Sling,
Performance at a Glance (60.1 lbs, 29-3/16”):
length was measured
be 29-15/16
inches.
requested
29 inch,
60 for an
fps. ThetoBow
Madness 30
is alsoThe
available
in “Ready
to Shoot”
319.2
230.8
210.2
163.4
Total Vibration (G):
a peep
sight
andwas
a nock
loop.straight
All that’s
needed
somea arrows
pound
model
measured
out of
the boxare
to have
29-3/16
PSE Bow Madness 30
upcharge of approximately $100. The RTS version comes standard with
Arrow
Speed
K.E.
Momentum
300 Grains
314.3
65.8
13.5
draw length
and
peak
draw
61.3 pounds.
shot
by
andinch
an optional
release
aid
to weight
get
theof
Bow
Madness
30
RTS
the
Aries
Package,
which
normally
retails forWhen
$139
andout
includes an
67.1
14.9 from
handrange.
with a 300
grain
arrow,
the Bow
Madness
achieved
an rest,
average
speed 3of 319.2360
fps Grains
in the out of289.7
box configuration.
Per request
Aries
3-pin
fiber-optic
sight,
Whisker30Biscuit
arrow
Flexxtech
on the
420 Grains
270.5
68.2
16.2
PSE, the limb bolts
wereShadow
adjustedQuiver,
to bring
theNeoprene
Bow Madness
into
draw
Stabilizer,
PSE
Sling, 30
Peep
Sight
andweight
Nock specifications.
540 Grains
241.8
70.1
18.7
Loop. All that’s needed are some arrows and an optional release aid to
Out
of the Box Assessment
get the Bow Madness 30 RTS out on the
range.
Arrow (Grains):
300
360
420
540
The Bow Madness
30 sample
that was provided for this evaluation was measured
to have a brace
height
of 6.435
inches
Subjective
Results:
Out Test
of the
Box Assessment:
Dynamic Efficiency:
79.4%
80.9%
82.3%
84.5%
while
the&axle-to-axle
length was measured to be 29-15/16 inches. The requested 29 inch, 60 pound model was measured
The Bow Madness 30 sample that was provided for this evaluation was
Fit
Finish:
Speed Per Inch of PS: 15.0
13.8
12.9
11.5
straight
of of
the
box
totoMadness
have
29-3/16
inch
draw
length
and
peak
of 61.3
pounds. When shot by hand with
measured
have aa brace-height
of
6.435
inches,
while
theaaxle-to-axle
Theout
finish
the
Bow
30 sample
provided
for
this
evaluation
wasdraw
very weight
good
overall
with
Noise
Output
(dBA):
89.9
87.9
85.0
83.3
length
was
measured
to Ibenoted
29-15/16
requested
29striations
inch,
a 300only
grain
arrow,
Bow
Madness
30 achieved
anThe
average
speed
of60319.2
fps
inVibration
thefinish
out of
box confi
guration.
Per
request
a couple
of the
minor
blemishes.
that inches.
there were
some
linear
in the
film
dip
Total
(G):
319.2
230.8
210.2
163.4
pound model was measured straight out of the box to have a 29-3/16
the the
limbs
and bolts
some machining
marks to
on bring
the interior
portion
of the string
post draw
sectionweight
of the cam.
from on
PSE,
limb
were adjusted
the Bow
Madness
30 into
specifications.
inch draw length and peak draw weight of 61.3 pounds. When shot by
Otherwise, the
film-dip finish was found to be crisp and clear while the anodized aluminum
hand with a 300 grain arrow, the Bow Madness 30 achieved an average speed of 319.2 fps in the out of box configuration. Per request from
components were
also free from finish
imperfections.the Bow
Results
PSE, the limb bolts wereSubjective
adjusted to bringTest
Madness 30 into draw weight specifications.
100
95
75
100
95
25
75
5
0
25
5
0
Grip:
Fit and Finish: The finish of the Bow Madness 30 sample provided for this evaluation was
two-piece
sideplate
grip aprovided
Bow Madness
30 is Imade
from
a synthetic
material
and linear
very The
good
overall,
with only
coupleonResults:
oftheminor
blemishes.
noted
that
there were
some
Subjective
is recessed into
the riser on bothTest
sides of the handle. The contact area machined directly into the riser
striations in the film-dip finish on the limbs and some machining marks on the interior portion
is slim, smooth,
comfortable offering consistent hand placement from shot to shot. My attempts
Fitand
& Finish:
of thetostring
postThe
section
of
the were
cam.
Otherwise,
theprovided
film-dip
fidraw.
nish
was crisp and clear while the
intentionally
induced
met
with30high
resistance
at full
finish torque
of the Bow
Madness
sample
for this
evaluation was very good overall with
anodized aluminum
also Ifree
finish
imperfections.
only acomponents
couple of minorwere
blemishes.
notedfrom
that there
were
some linear striations in the film dip finish
Draw Cycle:
the limbs
and somegrip
machining
markson
on the
the interior
portion of the
post from
sectionaofsynthetic
the cam.
Grip:
The twoonstarts
piece
sideplate
provided
Bow
Madness
30 string
isthe
made
The draw cycleOtherwise,
out the
stiff,film-dip
but smooth,
maintaining
this
feelcrisp
for almost
all of
draw
cycle. Just
finish
was found
to
be
and clear
while
the anodized
aluminum
material
and
recessed
into
the
riser
on
both
sides
of
the
handle.
Th
e
contact
area,
machined
before hitting components
the draw stop,
is just
bit ofimperfections.
a "dump" into the valley, causing an abrupt stop.
werethere
also free
froma finish
directly
into
the riser,
slim,
smooth
comfortable,
offthis
ering
consistent
After
practicing
the is
draw
several
times,and
I was
able to prevent
happening.
Thehand
valleyplacement
is not very from
but certainly
ample, and
the back wall is induce
quite good
even though
the
built
in stop
makes
contact at full
shot deep
to shot.
MyGrip:
attempts
to
intentionally
torque
were
met
with
high
resistance
The two-piece sideplate grip provided on the Bow Madness 30 is made from a synthetic material and
full draw. Controlled let-down is quite easily achieved, especially during the latter
draw.with the cable isatrecessed
into the riser on both sides of the handle. The contact area machined directly into the riser
half of the let-down
cycle.
On
the offering
Bow Madness
30hand
stores
3.95 ft-lbs.
energy
forMy
each
slim,
smooth,
andaverage,
comfortable
consistent
placement
fromof
shot
to
shot.
attempts
Draw
Cycle:isTh
e draw
cycle
starts out
stiff but
smooth,
maintaining
this
feel
for
almost
all
inch of powerstroke.
to intentionally induced torque were met with high resistance at fullof
draw.
the cycle. Just before the
100
Sound & Vibration:
Draw Cycle:
draw stop is hit, there is just
At the shot, the
BowMadness
30 exhibits
a minormaintaining
"bump" inthis
thefeel
hand.
There
is of
also
littlecycle.
bit Just
The
draw cycle starts
out stiff, only
but smooth,
foraalmost
all
theadraw
bit95 of
a “dump”
into the
of counter-cockwise
rotation
thestop,
handthere
afteris the
top of
thethebow
falling
slowly,
and stop.
before hitting
the in
draw
justshot,
a bit the
of athe
"dump"
into
valley,
causing
an abrupt
valley,
causing
an
abrupt
practicing
thefollow
draw several
times,
I was
able to
prevent left
this in
happening.
valleyshort
is not
very
gently, towardAfter
the target
during
through.
Any
residual
vibration
the75
handleThe
is very
100
but certainly
the back wall
good
though
the built
stop
makes
After
practicing
the
lived. For thedeep
speeds
that thisample,
bow and
is generating,
theis quite
amount
ofeven
shock
/stop.
vibration
isin quite
good.contact
with the
at full
draw. to
Controlled
let-down
is quitebyeasily
Sound output seems
tocable
be about
average
my ear when
shooting
hand.achieved,
draw95 especially
several during
times,theIlatter
was
half of the let-down cycle. On average, the Bow Madness 30 stores 3.95 ft-lbs. of energy for each
able25to prevent this from
inch of powerstroke.
75
happening. The valley is
Sound & Vibration:
Content © Anthony Barnum. All rights reserved.
5
very
deepisbut
At the shot, the BowMadness 30 exhibits only a minor "bump" in not
the hand.
There
also acertainly
little bit
ample
back
wall
of counter-cockwise rotation in the hand after the shot, the the top
of0 theand
bow the
falling
slowly,
andis
25
gently, toward the target during follow through. Any residual vibration
leftgood,
in the handle
is very short
quite
even though
the
lived. For the speeds that this bow is generating, the amount of shock
/ vibration is quite good.
5
built-in
stop
makes
contact
Sound output seems to be about average to my ear when shooting by hand.
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PSE Bow Madness 30
Objective Test Results:
with the cable at full draw. Controlled let-down is quite easily achieved,
especially
during the latter
half of the let-down
Speed
/ Performance
Measurements:
cycle. On
average,
the
Bow
Madness
30
stores
3.95 arrow
foot
Speed measurements are made with four
different
pounds of
energy
for eachthe
inch
of power
weights
to determine
average
speed stroke.
of the bow per inch of
Power
DrawAtCycle
Efficiency
characteristic
Sound
andStroke.
Vibration:
the shot,
the Bow
Madnessis
calculated
using
the
stored
energy
and
the
let-down
30 exhibits only a minor “bump” in the hand. There isenergy
also
captured in the Force-Draw curve. The stored energy is further
a little bit
of
counterclockwise
rotation
in
the
hand
after
the
used to determine the average dynamic efficiency of the bow.
shot, the top of the bow falling slowly and gently toward the
target during
through.
residual13.3
vibration left in
per inch
of PowerAny
Stroke:
Speedfollow
Dynamic
the handle
is veryEfficiency:
short lived. 81.8%
For the speeds that this bow
Efficiency:
85.9%
Draw Cycle
is
generating,
theTest
amount
of shock/vibration
is quite good.
Objective
Results:
Sound output seems to be about average to my ear when
shooting
hand.
Speedby
/ Performance
Measurements:
PSE Bow Madness 30 Draw Cycle Efficiency
90
Draw-Force Curve
Letdown-Force Curve
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
Peak Letdown Force = 55.2 pounds
Actual Letoff = 72.7%
Effective Letoff = 77.2%
80
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 85.9%
60
Draw Force (lbs)
PSE Bow Madness 30
Speed per Inch of Power Stroke:
10
0
80
Letdown Energy = 71.2 lb-ft.
PSE Bow Madness 30 Draw Cycle Efficiency
0
5
10
15
20
25
Draw Distance (inches)
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 85.9%
Draw-Force Curve
30
35
40
Letdown-Force Curve
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
Peak Letdown Force = 55.2 pounds
Actual Letoff = 72.7%
Effective Letoff = 77.2%
Vibration Measurements:
Dynamic
Efficiency:
81.8%
60
Vibration
measurements are made with four different arrow weights to
Draw
Cycle
Effi
ciency:
determine the average vibration in three dimensions as85.9%
well as the total
Draw Force (lbs)
13.3
Stored Energy = 82.9 lb-ft.
30
90
the draw-force curve. The stored energy was used to deterper inch
of Power
Speed
mine
average
dynamic
effiStroke:
ciency of the13.3
bow.
81.8%
85.9%
40
20
Speed measurements are made with four different arrow
Measurements
weights Speed/Performance
to determine the average speed
of the bow per inch of
Speed
measurements
wereEfficiency
made with
four different
Power
Stroke.
Draw Cycle
characteristic
is
arrow
weights
to determine
the average
speed
of theenergy
bow per
calculated
using
the stored energy
and the
let-down
captured
in the Force-Draw
curve.
energy
further
inch
of power
stroke. Draw
cycleThe
effistored
ciency
was iscalculated
used to
determine
the average
efficiency
of the
bow. in
using
the
stored energy
and dynamic
the let-down
energy
captured
Dynamic Efficiency:
Draw Cycle Efficiency:
50
50
average vibration.
40
Vibration Measurements
Positive X-Vibration:
85.2 g
Vibration
measurements were made
with four different
Stored
Energy = 82.9 lb-ft.
X-Vibration:
-73.3 g Letdown Energy = 71.2 lb-ft.
Negative
30
arrow weights to determine the average vibration in three
dimensions
as well as the total
average
vibration.
Positive Y-Vibration:
195.7
g
20
0
-191.9 g
Negative Y-Vibration:
10
0
Positive X-Vibration:
Z-Vibration:
148.9
g
Positive
5
10 X-Vibration:
15
20
Negative
Negative Z-Vibration:
25
Draw Distance
-118.0g(inches)
Positive
Y-Vibration:
Total
Vibration:
230.9 ga
85.2 g
-73.3 g35
30
40
195.7 g
-191.9 g
Vibration
Measurements:
Negative
Y-Vibration:
addition of a are
10 made
inch Dead
Archery Products
Dead to
VibrationThe
measurements
withCenter
four different
arrow weights
Silent
CarbonZ-Vibration:
Stabilizer in
with
3 ounces
of 148.9
weight
determine
the
average
vibration
three
dimensions
as well
as the atotal
Positive
g yielded
significant reduction of peak total vibration when measured with a
average vibration.
Negative Z-Vibration:
-118.0 g
360 grain arrow.
Positive X-Vibration:
85.2 g
Total
Vibration:
Bee
Stinger
Reduction: -73.3
8.7%a
X-Vibration:
g
Negative
230.9 g
Sound
TheMeasurements:
addition
of a 10 inch195.7
Deadg Center Archery Products
Positive
Y-Vibration:
Sound
measurements
were made
with
four
arrow of
weights
to
-191.9
g different
Negative
Dead
SilentY-Vibration:
Carbon
Stabilizer
with
3 ounces
weight
determine the average sound output, the average A-Weighted sound
yielded a significant reduction of peak total vibration when
output (mimicking the human ear) and the average C-Weighted sound
Z-Vibration:
148.9 g
Positive with
measured
a 360 grain arrow.
output.
Negative Z-Vibration:
-118.0g
Unweighted Sound Output:
103.1 dB
DCAP Reduction:
Sound Output:
A-Weighted
Total Vibration:
230.9 ga 86.5 dBA
94.8 dBC
C-Weighted Sound Output:
8.7%
Sound Measurements
The addition of a 10 inch Dead Center Archery Products Dead
The
additionmeasurements
of a 10 inch Deadwere
Center made
Archerywith
Products
Silent
Sound
fourDead
diff
erent a
Silent Stabilizer
Carbon Stabilizer
with
3 ounces
of a weight
yielded
Carbon
with
3 ounces the
of weight
yielded
reduction
of Aarrow
weights
to
determine
average
sound
output,
the
significant
reduction
peak
total vibration
when
Weighted
sound
output of
when
measured
with a 360
grainmeasured
arrow. with a
average
A-Weighted
sound output (mimicking the human
360 grain
arrow.
ear) and
the
average
C-Weighted
sound output.
Bee Stinger Reduction: 1.0%a
Bee Stinger Reduction: 8.7%a
Unweighted Sound Output:
103.1 dB
Content © Anthony Barnum. All rights reserved.
A-Weighted Sound Output:
86.5 dBA
Sound Measurements:
C-Weighted
Sound
94.8
dBCweights to
Sound measurements
were
madeOutput:
with four different
arrow
determine the average sound output, the average A-Weighted sound
output (mimicking
the of
human
ear) Dead
and theCenter
average
C-Weighted
sound
The addition
a 10 inch
Archery
Products
output.
Dead Silent Carbon Stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight
yielded
a reduction
of A-Weighted
sound
Unweighted
Sound Output:
103.1
dB output when measured
with
a
360
grain
arrow.
86.5 dBA
A-Weighted Sound Output:
C-Weighted Sound Output:
DCAP Reduction:
94.8 dBC
1.0%
The addition of a 10 inch Dead Center Archery Products Dead Silent
Carbon Stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight yielded a reduction of AContent © Anthony Barnum.
All rightssound
reserved.
Weighted
output when measured with a 360 grain arrow.73
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Quest Forge
Forge
Quest
Product Highlights:
Quest offers the Forge
as their Highlights
single-cam mid-priced bow for 2015.
Product
Featuring
couple
of new
technologies,
the cam
Forgemid-priced
is substantially
lighter
Questaoff
ers the
Forge
as its single
bow
for
than past Quest bows that I have tested. At the heart of this weight
2015.
Featuring
a
couple
of
new
technologies,
the
Forge
is
subreduction is the new Stabilite riser platform; the forged, fully machined
stantially
lighter than
Quest bows
thatit Iishave
At the
6061-T6 aluminum
riserpast
is machined
such that
very tested.
streamlined
and
light of
in this
overall
mass while
maintaining
structural
rigidity
to
heart
weight
reduction
is thethe
new
Stabilite
risernecessary
platform;
endure
the rigors
of the draw cycle
and shot
sequence.riser
Instead
of the hard
the
forged,
fully machined
6061-T6
aluminum
is machined
transition from the sight window into the limb pocket support section of the
such
that it is very streamlined and light in overall mass while
upper riser, the new Stabilite riser provides a more gradual transition in this
maintaining
rigidity
necessary
endure
area. Not onlythe
doesstructural
this add a level
of refinement,
but to
it also
makesthe
the
rigors
of theaesthetically
draw cycle
and shot
sequence.
Instead
of a hard
bow quite
pleasing.
Synthetic
pivoting
limb pockets
are
mounted with
extra-long
limb boltinto
/ barrel
nut combination
on the
transition
fromanthe
sight window
the limb
pocket support
extremities
of theupper
riser, providing
draw-weight
between
section
of the
riser, thepeak
new
Stabilite adjustments
riser provides
a
50 and 70 pounds. This amount of adjustment, combined with a 4-1/2”
more
gradual
transition
in
this
area.
Not
only
does
this
add
a
draw length range over 10 settings on the Fluid cam’s rotating module,
level
of
refi
nement
but
it
also
makes
the
bow
quite
aesthetically
allows the Forge to provide a high level of adaptability – it truly can fit the
majority of
archers, from
older youth
are just
getting
into thewith
sportan
to
pleasing.
Synthetic
pivoting
limbwho
pockets
are
mounted
seasoned
who are looking
a compact, smooth
drawing
hunting
extra
longarchers
limb bolt/barrel
nutfor
combination
on the
extremities
can still pack a punch. Another area with new technology is
ofbow
the that
riser,
providing peak draw weight adjustments between
Quests new Roller Slide. The Roller Slide incorporates a pair of rotating
50wheels
and 70
pounds.
is string
amount
of adjustment,
combined
with
through whichTh
the
and cable
are routed, keeping
them safely
a out
4-1/2
inch
range over
settings
thetheFluid
of the
way draw
during length
the shot sequence.
The10
wheels
rotate on
during
draw
cycle,rotating
helping tomodule,
reduce both
frictionthe
andForge
wear and
eliminatinga some
of
cam’s
allows
to provide
highloss
level
ofspeed.
adaptability; it truly can fit the majority of archers, from older
Quest Forge
Contact Info: Quest Bowhunting
www.QuestBowhunting.com
MSRP:
Cams:
Limbs:
Grip:
Let-off:
String:
Damping:
Finish:
$449.99
Draw Length:
Fluid Single Cam
Draw Weight:
13 ½” Composite limb
Brace Height:
Black Synthetic Overmold Axle to Axle:
80%*
Mass Weight:
BCY452x
Adjustable String Stop
Realtree AP, Jet Black
25 ½”-30” *
50-70*
7” *
32” *
4.0 ^
*Advertised
^Measured
Performance at a Glance (60.1 lbs, 29”):
Arrow
Speed
K.E.
Momentum
300
360
420
540
Grains
Grains
Grains
Grains
296.6
275.8
258.3
229.9
Arrow (Grains):
Dynamic Efficiency:
Speed Per Inch of PS:
Noise Output (dBA):
Total Vibration (G):
58.6
60.8
62.2
63.3
12.7
14.2
15.5
17.7
300
360
420
82.9%
86.0%
88.0%
540
89.6%
14.8
13.8
12.9
11.5
88.4
86.9
84.1
83.7
youth
justBox
getting
into the sport to seasoned archers
253.9
177.0
132.0
122.5
Outwho
ofare
the
Assessment:
who
are
looking
for
a
compact,
smooth
drawing
hunting
bow
The Forge sample that was provided for this evaluation was measured to
that
still pack aofpunch.
Another
area
new technology
havecan
a brace-height
7.230 inches,
while
thewith
axle-to-axle
length was measured to be 31-3/16 inches. After adjusting the bow from its
isstandard
Quest’s70
new
Roller
Slide
incorporates
pair
of rotating
wheels
through
the string
anda cable
pound
drawSlide.
weightTh
toeaRoller
peak draw
weight
of 60.1 lbs,athe
requested
29 inch,
60 pound
modelwhich
was measured
to have
28-7/8 are
inch
draw length.
When
shotsafely
by handout
with
300way
grainduring
arrow, the
an average
speed of
299.6during
fps in the
outdraw
of box
configuration
routed,
keeping
them
ofathe
theForge
shotachieved
sequence.
The wheels
rotate
the
cycle,
helpingwith
to
only a both
brass friction
nock added
the and
string.
Per requestsome
fromloss
G5, of
several
twists were added to the cable to bring the draw length into test
reduce
and to
wear
eliminating
speed.
specifications.
Out of the Box Assessment
Subjective
Test
Results:
The Forge sample
that
was provided for this evaluation was measured to have a brace height of 7.230 inches while the
axle-to-axle
length was measured to be 31-3/16 inches. After the bow was adjusted from its standard 70 pound draw weight
Fit & Finish:
Year after year, G5 outdoors provides to
excellent
and finish
on their
products
and the
Forge is no
a peakfitdraw
weight
of 60.1
pounds,
the2015
requested
29 inch, 60 pound model was meaexception The only blemish I was able
to find
some
machining
marks
on length.
the interior
portion
of the
sured
towas
have
a 28-7/8
inch
draw
When
shot
by hand with a 300 grain arrow, the
eccentric and one small “wave” in the RealTree Xtra Durafuse finish near the upper limb pocket.
Forge achieved an average speed of 299.6 fps in the out of box configuration, with only
Otherwise, the limbs fit tightly into the synthetic limb pockets and the finish is crisp and clear throughout.
a brass nock added to the string. Per request from G5, several twists were added to the
Grip:
cable to bring the draw length into test specifications.
The one-piece synthetic over-mold grip found on the Forge is quite slim in profile, providing a large
enough contact area to prevent digging into your hand while preventing unnecessary torque. The grip
Test Results
appears to be mounted to the bow with adhesive and fits verySubjective
well into the recessed
contours machined
Fit toand
Yearto after
year, G5
Outdoors
into the grip area of the riser. I found the grip
be aFinish:
bit susceptible
intentionally
induced
torque butprovides
deviation from the nominal pre-torque position
wasfiminimal.
excellent
t and finish on its products and the 2015 Forge is
Draw Cycle:
no exception. The only blemish I was able to find was some
Sound & Vibration:
Forge is quite slim in profile, providing a large enough contact
machining
on the interior
portion
the eccentric
and
The draw cycle on the Forge starts out quite
smoothlymarks
with a moderate
initial portion
of the of
stacking
phase.
About half way through the stacking one
phase,small
the cycle
gets ainbitthe
stiffer,
but stillXtra
smooth,
with a good
“wave”
RealTree
Durafuse
finish near
transition into the holding phase. Thethe
forgeupper
seems limb
to hit peak
drawOtherwise,
weight about the
half way
through
the
pocket.
limbs
fit tightly
into
cycle, transitioning with the slightest of hesitation from the holding phase into the let-off phase. Let-off
the
synthetic
limb
pockets
and
the
fi
nish
was
crisp
and
clear
into the valley is very smooth and predictable without an abrupt stop in the valley. The valley is quite long
with a little bit of give before the limbthroughout.
contacting draw stop engages. Controlled letdown is quite easily
achieved. On average, the Forge stores 3.53 Grip:
ft.-lbs. Th
of energy
eachsynthetic
inch that you
draw it back.
e one for
piece
overmold
grip found on the
areajust
toaprevent
it from
digging
your
hand
preventing
At the shot, the Forge hits the hand with
bit of a bump
followed
byinto
a short
lived,
lowwhile
amplitude
residual vibration felt in the handle. Other
then a slight torque.
tendency for
bow appears
to rotate counterclockwise
in to the
unnecessary
Thethegrip
to be mounted
my hand, the Forge remains quite neutral
position
- it doesn't
the shorter
or forward
bowinwith
adhesive
andfall
fitsback
verytoward
well into
the recessed
contours
toward the target. An appropriately weighted stabilizer and / or some aftermarket damping equipment (e.g.
machined
into
the
grip
area
of
the
riser.
I
found
the
grip
limb savers) will help tame the little bit of remaining vibration. Sound output seems to be below average to be
a bit susceptible to intentionally induced torque but deviation
to my ear.
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from the nominal
pre-torque position was minimal.
Draw Cycle: The draw cycle on the Forge starts out quite
smoothly, with a moderate initial portion of the stacking phase.
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Quest Forge
Objective Test Results:
About halfway through the stacking phase, the cycle gets a
Quest Forge Draw Cycle Efficiency
90
bit stiffer but Speed
is still smooth,
with a good
transition into the
/ Performance
Measurements:
Draw-Force Curve
Letdown-Force Curve
80
Speed
are made
withpeak
4 different
arrow
weights
holding phase.
Thmeasurements
e Forge seems
to hit
draw
weight
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
to determine the average speed of the bow per inch of Power
Peak Letdown Force = 56.7 pounds
70 Draw Cycle Efficiency = 90.8%
about halfway
through
the
cycle,
transitioning
with
the
Actual Letoff = 76.5%
Stroke. Draw Cycle Efficiency is calculated using the stored
Effective Letoff = 79.3%
slightest of hesitation
the holding
theForce-Draw
let-off
energy andfrom
the let-down
energy phase
capturedinto
in the
60
Thevalley
stored isenergy
is used further
to determine the
phase. Let-offcurve.
into the
very smooth
and predictable,
50
averagestop
dynamic
efficiency
theebow.
without an abrupt
in the
valley.ofTh
valley is quite long,
40
with
a little bitSpeed
ofTest
give
before
the limb contacting
draw stop
Objective
per inchResults:
of Power Stroke:
13.2
Stored Energy = 70.7 lb-ft.
30
Letdown Energy = 64.2 lb-ft.
engages. Controlled
Efficiency: is quite
86.6%easily achieved. On
Dynamiclet-down
Quest Forge Draw Cycle Efficiency
90
average,
the
Forge
stores
3.53
foot
pounds
of
energy
for
each
Cycle
Efficiency:
95.2%
Draw
20
Speed / Performance Measurements:
Draw-Force Curve
Letdown-Force Curve
inch
that
you draw it are
back.
80 10
Speed
measurements
made with 4 different arrow weights
Peak Draw Force = 60.1 pounds
Sound
and
Vibration:
At
the
shot,
the
Forge
hits
the
to determine the average speed of the bow per inch of Power
Peak Letdown Force = 56.7 pounds
0
70 Draw
Cycle Efficiency = 90.8%
Actual
76.5% 40
0
5
10
15
20
25
30 Letoff =35
hand
withDraw
just aCycle
bit ofEfficiency
a bump, followed
by ausing
shortthe
lived,
low
Stroke.
is calculated
stored
Draw Distance (inches)
Effective Letoff = 79.3%
amplitude
vibration
felt captured
in the handle.
than a
energy andresidual
the let-down
energy
in the Other
Force-Draw
60
curve.tendency
The stored
energy
is rotate
used further
to determineinthe
slight
for the
bow to
counterclockwise
the
Speed/Performance Measurements
50
Vibration Measurements:
average
efficiencyquite
of theneutral
bow. in position; it doesn’t
hand,
thedynamic
Forge remains
Speed
measurements were made with four different
Vibration measurements are made with 4 different arrow weights to
40
fall back toward the shorter or forward toward the target. An arrow
weights
to determine
speed
of the
bowtotal
per
determine
the average
vibration the
in 3average
dimensions
as well
as the
of Power
Stroke: and/or
13.2
Speed per inch
average
vibration.
appropriately
weighted
stabilizer
some aftermarket inch
of
power
stroke.
Draw
cycle
effi
ciency
was
calculated
Stored Energy = 70.7 lb-ft.
30
Letdown Energy = 64.2 lb-ft.
Efficiency: (e.g.86.6%
Dynamicequipment
damping
Limbsavers) will help tame the using the
stored
energy and the
let-down
energy captured in
Positive
X-Vibration:
60.4
g
Efficiency:
95.2%
Draw
20 draw-force curve. The stored energy was used further to
little
bitCycle
of remaining
vibration.
Sound output seems to be the
-52.0 g
Negative X-Vibration:
below average to my ear.
determine
the average dynamic efficiency.
10
Draw Force (lbs)
Draw Force (lbs)
Quest Forge
0
0
137.4 g
-151.5 g
Positive Y-Vibration:
Negative Y-Vibration:
Speed
per10Inch of15Power20Stroke:25
5
Positive Z-Vibration:
Draw Distance (inches)
13.2
30
35
40
80.1 g
Dynamic
Efficiency: -84.7 g
86.6%
Negative Z-Vibration:
DrawMeasurements:
Cycle Efficiency:
95.2%
Vibration
Total Vibration: 171.4 ga
Vibration measurements are made with 4 different arrow weights to
Vibration
Measurements
determine the average
vibration
in 3 dimensions as well as the total
average
vibration.
Vibration
measurements were made with four different
Sound
Measurements:
Sound weights
measurements
were made the
with average
4 different
arrow weights
to
arrow
to determine
vibration
in three
Positive
60.4
determine
theX-Vibration:
sound
output,
theg average
A-Weighted sound
dimensions
asaverage
well as
the total
average
vibration.
output
(mimicking
the human ear) and
thegaverage C-Weighted sound
X-Vibration:
-52.0
Negative
output.
Positive
X-Vibration: 137.4 g
Positive
Y-Vibration:
Unweighted
Sound Output:
103.3 dB
Negative
X-Vibration:
Y-Vibration:
g
Negative
Sound Output: -151.5
85.8 dBA
A-Weighted
C-Weighted Sound Output:
60.4 g
-52.0 g
93.5 dBC
Positive
Y-Vibration: 80.1 g
137.4 g
Z-Vibration:
Positive
The
addition ofY-Vibration:
a 10 inch Dead Center Archery -151.5
ProductsgDead Silent
Negative
Z-Vibration:
g yielded a reduction of ANegative
Carbon Stabilizer
with 3 ounces -84.7
of weight
Weighted sound output when measured with a 360 grain arrow.
Positive
Z-Vibration:
Total
Vibration:
171.4 ga
Negative
Z-Vibration:
DCAP Reduction:
1.5%a
80.1 g
-84.7 g
SoundTotal
Measurements:
Vibration:
171.4 g
Sound measurements were made with 4 different arrow weights to
determine the average
soundMeasurements
output, the average A-Weighted sound
Sound
output Sound
(mimicking
the human ear)
andmade
the average
C-Weighted
measurements
were
with four
differentsound
output.
arrow weights to determine the average sound output, the
average
A-Weighted
(mimicking
the human
Unweighted
Sound sound
Output:output103.3
dB
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Barnum. All rights reserved.
ear)
and
the
average
C-Weighted
sound
output.
85.8 dBA
A-Weighted Sound Output:
93.5 dBC
C-Weighted Sound Output:
Unweighted Sound Output:
103.3 dB
The addition
of a 10
inch Dead
Center Archery85.8
Products
A-Weighted
Sound
Output:
dBA Dead Silent
Carbon
Stabilizer with
3 ounces
of weight yielded
a reduction of AC-Weighted
Sound
Output:
93.5 dBC
Weighted sound output when measured with a 360 grain arrow.
The addition of a 10 inch Dead Center Archery Products
1.5%a with 3 ounces of weight
DeadDCAP
SilentReduction:
Carbon Stabilizer
yielded a reduction of A-Weighted sound output when measured with a 360 grain arrow.
DCAP Reduction:
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1.5%
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