Whether you’re into archery for the sport, of if you plan to be a hunter like in the old days, you’ll need a good bow as your companion if you hope to hit your mark.
This goes especially for hunters, as a clean hit will take an animal down quietly, easily and painlessly.
In our guide below, we’ll take a look at the six best bows on the market today, including both recurve and compound bows in order to provide you with a good variety.
Let’s take a look!
Top 6 Bows Chart
| Picture | Name | Type | Price | Rating (1-5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Genesis Original Bow | Compound | $$$ | 4.7 |
| 2. Southwest Archery Spyder Takedown | Recurve | $$$ | 4.7 |
| 3. Samick Sage Takedown | Recurve | $$$ | 4.6 |
| 4. SAS Rage Compound Bow | Compound | $$$$ | 4.3 |
| 5. PSE Razorback Recurve Bow | Recurve | $$ | 4.3 |
| 6. Crosman Elkhorn Jr. | Compound | $ | 4.2 |
Things to Consider
When choosing a right bow, there are few things you need to take into consideration before you purchase.
Kind of Bow
Do you want a compound bow or recurve bow?
A recurve bow features a simple body and a string, while a compound bow has a system of strings and pulleys.
Another difference is power and accuracy. A compound bow is much more powerful and much more accurate than a recurve, because it takes less strength to draw and hold the string, and because the addition of pulleys and strings increases the overall power of the bow.
Draw Length & Draw Weight
Naturally, you would like a bow that fits your physique. A bow whose draw length (the distance between your palm and your cheek) is too short for you will result in less accurate shots and general discomfort. A bow with a draw length that’s too long for you will result in less power out of the bow.
As for draw weight, this is the parameter that determines how much force you need to exert on the string to pull it. If you don’t have enough strength to pull on the string and hold it for a while, then that bow is not for you.
Top 3 Best Bows Reviews
1. Genesis Bows
The first item on our best bows list is the Genesis Original bow. This weapon is an absolute beauty in every aspect. It is the perfect starter bow for pretty much everyone. It is stable, accurate and powerful, and the best part, you can’t outgrow it.
That’s right! The special one cam (the wheel-like thingy on the top and bottom of the bow’s body) system and the special system of strings allow for no requirement as far as draw weight goes. It also allows for more stability when you hold the draw and more accurate shots. After all, this is the official bow of the NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) and it’s no wonder it has the best possible characteristics.
Pros:
- Superb bow with excellent durability, accuracy, and power rating.
- Excellent for beginners.
- Does not have a draw weight requirement, the bow adjusts to your strength.
- One can system allows for more accurate shots and more comfort when holding the draw.
- The official bow of the NASP.
There you have it: the best of the best! The bow is especially favored by beginners but also by experts, making it one of the best sport bows in existence. The special one-cam system and no draw weight requirement provide maximum accuracy and ubiquity across all ages, physiques, and athletic capabilities.
2. Spyder Takedown
Up next, we have a fine recurve bow: the Spyder Takedown Bow. In the world of recurve bows, this is a do-it-all kind of bow.
It’s suitable for target practice, competitions, bow fishing or bow hunting. It is also viable for use by both beginners and experts, all thanks to its very flexible draw weight of 20-60 pounds.
The bow extra sturdy and the manufacturer claims (and many of the users do, too) that the bow is almost indestructible, and we believe them. The bow will serve you for a long time and each shot will only get more accurate and find its mark more easily as it ages.
Note that this is a takedown bow, which means you’ll have to assemble it yourself. However, you’ll get all the things necessary to assemble it, including the instruction manual.
Pros:
- A very ubiquitous bow.
- Excellent draw weight span allows for use by beginners as well as professionals.
- The bow is super durable, nearly indestructible.
- Comes with an instruction manual on how to assemble it.
What can be said more about the Spyder Recurve bow? This is truly a stellar weapon – its ubiquity is unmatched and the flexible draw weight make it a favorite among both beginners and experts alike.
3. Sage Takedown
Our final product up for review for today is the Samick Sage Recurve Bow.
This is another takedown model, which you will have to assemble yourself. This weapon is one if the best in the business, as it consistently delivers accurate and powerful shots to your mark.
This is because of the hard maple and black fiberglass limbs that really put every bit of force you generate when drawing into the string and down to the tip of the arrow. The bow is suited to take on many accessories, such as sights, stabilizer, plunger and all the other equipment you’ll need for the ultimate experience.
Pros:
- A very powerful and accurate recurve bow.
- Superb durability.
- Excellent limbs transfer the potential energy of the draw into kinetic energy in the arrow.
- The bow is fit to take on many accessories.
And that’s it for the Samick Sage bow. Order it, assemble it and watch with delight as every arrow flies straight and true (with the help of your skillful hand, of course).
Final Word
And that’s it for our best bows list. Just remember what we taught you in the things to consider section, and you’ll have no trouble going home with the perfect weapon. Also, if it is us, we’d go for the Spyder Takedown bow, as it has a great, traditional feel, and is plenty accurate and beginner friendly at that. But if you want a compound bow, we’d have to say that the Genesis Original bow is the king of bows in this category.
