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Best Compound Bow of July 2026

Across 20 compound bow scored on published specs, GearVetted ranks the Diamond Archery Deploy SB the Best Overall pick, with the Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH as Runner-Up and the Elite Archery Ethos as Best Value. GearVetted ranks compound bow on published manufacturer specs and non-Amazon retailer evidence, covering 20 compound bows. The Diamond Archery Deploy SB takes Best Overall, best for a stable, forgiving shot cycle at 71/100. Every compound bow in the ranking was ranked from the same set of published specs, with every score on the 0-100 scale.

Updated July 1, 2026 from published specs · Scored by the GearVetted methodology · Editorial standards · No first-hand product testing

SPEC LEDGER#1

Diamond Archery Deploy SB

Compound Bows

Ibo Speed Fps330

Weight (Lighter Is Better)3.2 lb

Axle To Axle (in)31.5 in

Brace Height (in)6.8 in

GearVetted71/100

6 specs · 1 source

Full scorecard ->

IBO Arrow Speed26%

Weight (Lighter Is Better)18%

Brace-Height Forgiveness18%

Axle-To-Axle Handling14%

Draw-Length Adjustability Span12%

Let-Off Comfort8%

Cam System Quality4%

Spec-based · no first-hand testing

Quick picks

Start with the use case

#1Best Overall71/100
Diamond Archery Deploy SB
Weak spot: draw-length adjustability span (0/100)
Scorecard
#2#2 Overall68/100
Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH
Weak spot: ibo arrow speed (43/100)
Scorecard
#3#3 Overall68/100
Elite Archery Ethos
Weak spot: draw-length adjustability span (9/100)
Scorecard
#4#4 Overall67/100
Diamond Archery Edge Max
Weak spot: ibo arrow speed (41/100)
Scorecard

How to choose

Match the weights to your use case

The top-listed product is only broad context for compound bows. ibo arrow speed gets 26% of the model, and weight gets 18%. If those two disagree with your use, compare details before trusting the headline order.

Use-case comparison

Compound Bows Use-Case Checks Before the Table

For compound bows, read ibo arrow speed (26%) beside weight (lighter is better) (18%) before treating rank as settled. Close scores need detail rows. Catalog vintage July 1, 2026; blank fields are not estimated. The point is to slow down decisions that look obvious only because one product is listed first. Read the lower-scoring dimensions, then compare the source-backed cells that created the gap. If the published fields are missing or neutral, the table keeps that uncertainty visible instead of converting it into an unsupported recommendation.

All 20 compound bows, ranked

The visible compound bows columns focus on ibo arrow speed, weight, and brace-height forgiveness; unchanged catalog fields move into each row drawer.

GearVetted charts 7 compound bows dimensions across 20 catalog rows. Across compound bows rows, ibo arrow speed shows the widest spread in the full catalog range.

Showing all 20 scored products.

20 compound bows appear in the 2026 score table, using published manufacturer and retailer spec tables; marketing claims are not scored unless the source hierarchy backs the field and with ibo speed fps, weight (lighter is better), brace height (in) beside each score.
Product					Best fit / trade-off	Action
Top scoreDiamond Archery Deploy SB	71/100	330	3.2 lb	6.8 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 0/100	Full scorecard
Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH	68/100	315	3.2 lb	6.5 in	Best High-Capacity PickTrade-off: IBO Arrow Speed 43/100	Full scorecard
Elite Archery Ethos	68/100	340	4.5 lb	6.8 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100	Full scorecard
Diamond Archery Edge Max	67/100	314	3.7 lb	7.1 in	Trade-off: IBO Arrow Speed 41/100	Full scorecard
Bear Archery Redeem	67/100	340	Not listed	6.3 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 4/100	Full scorecard
Xpedition Archery Xlite 32	66/100	342	3.8 lb	6 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100	Full scorecard
PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow	66/100	348	4 lb	6 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100	Full scorecard
Bowtech Reckoning Gen 2 36 Compound Bow	66/100	348	4 lb	6 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
Hoyt REDWRX Carbon RX-9 Compound Bow	66/100	348	4 lb	6 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
Elite Archery Era Compound Bow	66/100	348	4 lb	6 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
Mathews LIFT X	65/100	343	4.3 lb	6.5 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
Diamond Archery Pro 305	63/100	305	3.3 lb	7.3 in	Trade-off: IBO Arrow Speed 26/100
Bear Archery Adapt 2 HP RTH	61/100	330	Not listed	6.5 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 4/100
Mathews LIFT X	61/100	348	4 lb	6 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
Bear Archery Species XT RTH	61/100	320	Not listed	6.8 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 22/100
Hoyt Alpha AX-3	58/100	340	4.4 lb	6.4 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 4/100
Bowtech Core SS	57/100	337	4.5 lb	6.3 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 4/100
Bear Archery Royale RTH Extra	52/100	290	2.7 lb	6 in	Trade-off: IBO Arrow Speed 0/100
Darton Archery Tri-Tech 31	51/100	334.5	4.9 lb	6.1 in	Trade-off: Weight (Lighter Is Better) 0/100
Quest by G5 Forge DTH	50/100	315	3.9 lb	7 in	Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 0/100

#1
Rank #1Diamond Archery Deploy SB
71/100
Ibo Speed Fps
330
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
3.2 lb
Brace Height (in)
6.8 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 0/100
Full scorecard
#2
Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH
68/100
Ibo Speed Fps
315
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
3.2 lb
Brace Height (in)
6.5 in
Best High-Capacity Pick
Trade-off: IBO Arrow Speed 43/100
Full scorecard
#3
Elite Archery Ethos
68/100
Ibo Speed Fps
340
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4.5 lb
Brace Height (in)
6.8 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
Full scorecard
#4
Diamond Archery Edge Max
67/100
Ibo Speed Fps
314
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
3.7 lb
Brace Height (in)
7.1 in
Trade-off: IBO Arrow Speed 41/100
Full scorecard
#5
Bear Archery Redeem
67/100
Ibo Speed Fps
340
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
Not listed
Brace Height (in)
6.3 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 4/100
Full scorecard
#6
Xpedition Archery Xlite 32
66/100
Ibo Speed Fps
342
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
3.8 lb
Brace Height (in)
6 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
Full scorecard
#7
PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow
66/100
Ibo Speed Fps
348
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4 lb
Brace Height (in)
6 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
Full scorecard
#8
Bowtech Reckoning Gen 2 36 Compound Bow
66/100
Ibo Speed Fps
348
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4 lb
Brace Height (in)
6 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
#9
Hoyt REDWRX Carbon RX-9 Compound Bow
66/100
Ibo Speed Fps
348
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4 lb
Brace Height (in)
6 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
#10
Elite Archery Era Compound Bow
66/100
Ibo Speed Fps
348
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4 lb
Brace Height (in)
6 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
#11
Mathews LIFT X
65/100
Ibo Speed Fps
343
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4.3 lb
Brace Height (in)
6.5 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
#12
Diamond Archery Pro 305
63/100
Ibo Speed Fps
305
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
3.3 lb
Brace Height (in)
7.3 in
Trade-off: IBO Arrow Speed 26/100
#13
Bear Archery Adapt 2 HP RTH
61/100
Ibo Speed Fps
330
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
Not listed
Brace Height (in)
6.5 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 4/100
#14
Mathews LIFT X
61/100
Ibo Speed Fps
348
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4 lb
Brace Height (in)
6 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 9/100
#15
Bear Archery Species XT RTH
61/100
Ibo Speed Fps
320
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
Not listed
Brace Height (in)
6.8 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 22/100
#16
Hoyt Alpha AX-3
58/100
Ibo Speed Fps
340
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4.4 lb
Brace Height (in)
6.4 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 4/100
#17
Bowtech Core SS
57/100
Ibo Speed Fps
337
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4.5 lb
Brace Height (in)
6.3 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 4/100
#18
Bear Archery Royale RTH Extra
52/100
Ibo Speed Fps
290
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
2.7 lb
Brace Height (in)
6 in
Trade-off: IBO Arrow Speed 0/100
#19
Darton Archery Tri-Tech 31
51/100
Ibo Speed Fps
334.5
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
4.9 lb
Brace Height (in)
6.1 in
Trade-off: Weight (Lighter Is Better) 0/100
#20
Quest by G5 Forge DTH
50/100
Ibo Speed Fps
315
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
3.9 lb
Brace Height (in)
7 in
Trade-off: Draw-Length Adjustability Span 0/100

Close compound bows scores within 2 points use the published tie-break rules; the row still shows ibo speed fps and weight (lighter is better) for context.

All 20 scored products are included in the table.

Source fields checked on July 1, 2026. compound bows rows include ibo speed fps, weight (lighter is better), and brace height (in) so the lowest dimension is visible; price and availability fields require sourced records. No product is a perfect match; low scores mark the closest match only when a row misses a scored dimension.

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On a 0-100 scale, the visible weights and published specifications begin with compound bows: ibo arrow speed and weight (lighter is better).

Ibo Speed Fps337

Published ibo speed fps floor.

Weight (Lighter Is Better)4 lb

Weight (Lighter Is Better) cutoff for reranking.

Axle To Axle (in)30 in

Axle To Axle (in) value used for filtering.

More matching details3 more

Brace Height (in)6.3 in

Brace Height (in) minimum for the live filter.

Draw Length Range (in)5.5 in

Draw Length Range (in) minimum for the live filter.

Draw Weight Range (lb)25 lb

Draw Weight Range (lb) cutoff for reranking.

FILTER THE TABLE

Set compound bows preferences around ibo arrow speed to narrow the ranking below. Until then, every scored row stays visible in the default order.

GearVetted maps 20 compound bows by ibo arrow speed and brace-height forgiveness. The high end of this brace-height forgiveness plot is anchored at 71/100.

The picks, one by one

#1 Diamond Archery Deploy SB71/100Brace-Height Forgiveness 18 pts, IBO Arrow Speed 18 pts, Weight (Lighter Is Better) 14 pts
#2 Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH68/100Brace-Height Forgiveness 15 pts, Weight (Lighter Is Better) 14 pts, Draw-Length Adjustability Span 12 pts
#3 Elite Archery Ethos68/100IBO Arrow Speed 22 pts, Brace-Height Forgiveness 18 pts, Axle-To-Axle Handling 13 pts
#4 Diamond Archery Edge Max67/100Brace-Height Forgiveness 17 pts, Axle-To-Axle Handling 13 pts, Draw-Length Adjustability Span 11 pts
#5 Bear Archery Redeem67/100IBO Arrow Speed 22 pts, Brace-Height Forgiveness 13 pts, Axle-To-Axle Handling 11 pts

5 products with score contribution by dimension
Product	Composite	IBO Arrow Speed	Brace-Height Forgiveness	Weight (Lighter Is Better)	Axle-To-Axle Handling	Draw-Length Adjustability Span	Let-Off Comfort	Cam System Quality
Diamond Archery Deploy SB	71/100	17.9 points from grade 0.69	18 points from grade 1	13.9 points from grade 0.77	13.2 points from grade 0.94	0 points from grade 0	4 points from grade 0.5	3.8 points from grade 0.96
Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH	68/100	11.2 points from grade 0.43	15.3 points from grade 0.85	13.9 points from grade 0.77	9.8 points from grade 0.7	12 points from grade 1	4 points from grade 0.5	2 points from grade 0.5
Elite Archery Ethos	68/100	22.4 points from grade 0.86	18 points from grade 1	3.3 points from grade 0.18	13.3 points from grade 0.95	1 points from grade 0.09	7.8 points from grade 0.98	2 points from grade 0.5
Diamond Archery Edge Max	67/100	10.8 points from grade 0.41	17.1 points from grade 0.95	9.8 points from grade 0.55	12.6 points from grade 0.9	11 points from grade 0.91	4 points from grade 0.5	2 points from grade 0.5
Bear Archery Redeem	67/100	22.4 points from grade 0.86	12.6 points from grade 0.7	9 points from grade 0.5	11.5 points from grade 0.82	0.5 points from grade 0.04	6.9 points from grade 0.86	3.8 points from grade 0.94

The top five compound bows are separated by 4 points; draw-length adjustability span is the tiebreaker.

Best Overall

Diamond Archery Deploy SB

71/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Ibo Speed Fps: 330
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 3.2 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 31.5 in
Brace Height (in): 6.8 in
Draw Length Range (in): 4.5 in

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

IBO Arrow Speed69

Weight (Lighter Is Better)77

Brace-Height Forgiveness100

Axle-To-Axle Handling94

Draw-Length Adjustability Span0

Let-Off Comfort50

Cam System Quality96

Why it ranks here

Diamond Archery Deploy SB equals the shortest listed length in this lineup at 4.5 in. Diamond Archery Deploy SB beats Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH on ibo arrow speed: 69/100 vs 43/100, with 330 ibo speed FPS on Diamond Archery Deploy SB. A listed 20 lb ties Diamond Archery Deploy SB for the lightest listed weight here.

IBO Arrow Speed: A listed ibo speed FPS of 330 for Diamond Archery Deploy SB stays above the field midpoint; one reason Diamond Archery Deploy SB stands out for flatter trajectories and hunting energy.
Weight (Lighter Is Better): A 3.2 LB weight for Diamond Archery Deploy SB clears the midpoint for this input; a visible edge for Diamond Archery Deploy SB for spot-and-stalk hunts, long carries, and steady aim.
Brace-Height Forgiveness: A 6.8 in brace height for Diamond Archery Deploy SB takes full credit for this dimension; useful support for buyers comparing Diamond Archery Deploy SB for a stable, forgiving shot cycle.

Check before you buy

Its lowest-scoring line in the listing is draw-length adjustability span (4.5 in).
Draw-Length Adjustability Span is the scorecard drag for Diamond Archery Deploy SB: 0/100.

Details ▾

Display model: Deploy SB
Ibo Speed Fps: 330
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 3.2 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 31.5 in
Brace Height (in): 6.8 in
Draw Length Range (in): 4.5 in
Draw Weight Range (lb): 20 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#2 Overall

Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH

68/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Ibo Speed Fps: 315
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 3.2 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 29 in
Brace Height (in): 6.5 in
Draw Length Range (in): 16 in

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

IBO Arrow Speed43

Weight (Lighter Is Better)77

Brace-Height Forgiveness85

Axle-To-Axle Handling70

Draw-Length Adjustability Span100

Let-Off Comfort50

Cam System Quality50

Why it ranks here

Against Elite Archery Ethos, Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH has its clearest edge on draw length adjustability span: 100/100 vs 9/100. It has the longest listed length in this set: 16 in. On ibo arrow speed, Diamond Archery Deploy SB holds the edge: 69/100 against 43/100 for Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH.

Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH is essentially in the same tier as Elite Archery Ethos; weight (lighter is better) matters more here than the list order.

Weight (Lighter Is Better): A 3.2 LB weight for Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH lands on the positive side of this line; useful support for buyers comparing Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH for spot-and-stalk hunts, long carries, and steady aim.
Brace-Height Forgiveness: A 6.5 in brace height for Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH holds a high mark on this input; helping Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH reach 68/100 for a stable, forgiving shot cycle.
Axle-To-Axle Handling: A 29 in axle to axle for Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH holds enough credit on this score lane; one reason Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH stands out for balancing treestand maneuverability and aiming stability.

Check before you buy

The score gives up the most ground on ibo arrow speed (315).
IBO Arrow Speed needs scrutiny for Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH because a listed ibo speed FPS of 315 lands at 43/100.

Details ▾

Display model: Cruzer G4 RTH
Ibo Speed Fps: 315
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 3.2 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 29 in
Brace Height (in): 6.5 in
Draw Length Range (in): 16 in
Draw Weight Range (lb): 60 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#3 Overall

Elite Archery Ethos

68/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Ibo Speed Fps: 340
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 4.5 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 33 in
Brace Height (in): 6.8 in
Draw Length Range (in): 5.5 in

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

IBO Arrow Speed86

Weight (Lighter Is Better)18

Brace-Height Forgiveness100

Axle-To-Axle Handling95

Draw-Length Adjustability Span9

Let-Off Comfort98

Cam System Quality50

Why it ranks here

Elite Archery Ethos is the row to shortlist if flatter trajectories and hunting energy; worth a look if ibo arrow speed (340) leads your list leads your needs. Elite Archery Ethos matches the set's highest listed axle to axle at 33 in. Diamond Archery Edge Max is close overall, but Elite Archery Ethos opens the gap on ibo arrow speed: 86/100 to 41/100, with 340 ibo speed FPS on Elite Archery Ethos.

Elite Archery Ethos and Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH finish with the same total score; compare ibo arrow speed before choosing between them.

IBO Arrow Speed: A listed ibo speed FPS of 340 for Elite Archery Ethos keeps this dimension in the upper range; useful support for buyers comparing Elite Archery Ethos for flatter trajectories and hunting energy.
Brace-Height Forgiveness: A 6.8 in brace height for Elite Archery Ethos lands at the top of this score lane; one reason Elite Archery Ethos stands out for a stable, forgiving shot cycle.
Axle-To-Axle Handling: A 33 in axle to axle for Elite Archery Ethos reaches the ceiling for this dimension; a visible edge for Elite Archery Ethos for balancing treestand maneuverability and aiming stability.

Check before you buy

Draw-Length Adjustability Span is the softest published line here: 9/100.
Weight (Lighter Is Better) is the part to recheck for Elite Archery Ethos; a 4.5 LB weight keeps Elite Archery Ethos' line at 18/100.

Details ▾

Display model: Ethos
Ibo Speed Fps: 340
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 4.5 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 33 in
Brace Height (in): 6.8 in
Draw Length Range (in): 5.5 in
Draw Weight Range (lb): 30 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#4 Overall

Diamond Archery Edge Max

67/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Ibo Speed Fps: 314
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 3.7 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 31 in
Brace Height (in): 7.1 in
Draw Length Range (in): 15 in

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

IBO Arrow Speed41

Weight (Lighter Is Better)55

Brace-Height Forgiveness95

Axle-To-Axle Handling90

Draw-Length Adjustability Span91

Let-Off Comfort50

Cam System Quality50

Why it ranks here

Diamond Archery Edge Max gives you more draw length adjustability span than Bear Archery Redeem: 91/100 vs 4/100. Expect Elite Archery Ethos to read stronger on ibo arrow speed: 86/100, next to 41/100 for Diamond Archery Edge Max. ibo arrow speed is the compromise for Diamond Archery Edge Max, landing at 41/100 from 314 ibo speed FPS.

Diamond Archery Edge Max stays close to Elite Archery Ethos with only 1 point between them. Weight (lighter is better) is the first place to look for a practical difference.

Brace-Height Forgiveness: A 7.1 in brace height for Diamond Archery Edge Max reaches the ceiling for this dimension; a visible edge for Diamond Archery Edge Max for a stable, forgiving shot cycle.
Axle-To-Axle Handling: A 31 in axle to axle for Diamond Archery Edge Max stays in the strong band here; useful support for buyers comparing Diamond Archery Edge Max for balancing treestand maneuverability and aiming stability.
Draw-Length Adjustability Span: A 15 in draw length range for Diamond Archery Edge Max keeps this dimension in the upper range; helping Diamond Archery Edge Max reach 67/100 for fitting more archers and tuning as form changes.

Check before you buy

Its weakest scored input is ibo arrow speed (314).
IBO Arrow Speed needs scrutiny for Diamond Archery Edge Max because a listed ibo speed FPS of 314 lands at 41/100.

Details ▾

Display model: Edge Max
Ibo Speed Fps: 314
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 3.7 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 31 in
Brace Height (in): 7.1 in
Draw Length Range (in): 15 in
Draw Weight Range (lb): 50 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#5 Overall

Bear Archery Redeem

67/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Ibo Speed Fps: 340
Axle To Axle (in): 30 in
Brace Height (in): 6.3 in
Draw Length Range (in): 5 in
Draw Weight Range (lb): 25 lb

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

IBO Arrow Speed86

Weight (Lighter Is Better)50

Brace-Height Forgiveness70

Axle-To-Axle Handling82

Draw-Length Adjustability Span4

Let-Off Comfort86

Cam System Quality94

Why it ranks here

Bear Archery Redeem is the strongest fit given made for buyers who put ibo arrow speed (340) first. Diamond Archery Edge Max is stronger than Bear Archery Redeem on draw length adjustability span: 91/100 vs 4/100. On brace height forgiveness, Bear Archery Redeem outscores Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 70/100 to 55/100.

On ibo arrow speed, the shortlist barely separates Bear Archery Redeem from Diamond Archery Edge Max; weigh ibo arrow speed against your own use before treating Bear Archery Redeem as clearly better.

IBO Arrow Speed: A listed ibo speed FPS of 340 for Bear Archery Redeem keeps this dimension above the pack; one reason Bear Archery Redeem stands out for flatter trajectories and hunting energy.
Brace-Height Forgiveness: A 6.3 in brace height for Bear Archery Redeem clears the midpoint for this input; useful support for buyers comparing Bear Archery Redeem for a stable, forgiving shot cycle.
Axle-To-Axle Handling: A 30 in axle to axle for Bear Archery Redeem keeps this dimension in the upper range; helping Bear Archery Redeem reach 67/100 for balancing treestand maneuverability and aiming stability.

Check before you buy

The listed specs are thinnest on draw-length adjustability span (5 in).
Watch Bear Archery Redeem's draw-length adjustability span; it lands at 4/100.

Details ▾

Display model: Redeem
Ibo Speed Fps: 340
Axle To Axle (in): 30 in
Brace Height (in): 6.3 in
Draw Length Range (in): 5 in
Draw Weight Range (lb): 25 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#6 Overall

Xpedition Archery Xlite 32

66/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Ibo Speed Fps: 342
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 3.8 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 32 in
Brace Height (in): 6 in
Draw Length Range (in): 5.5 in

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

IBO Arrow Speed90

Weight (Lighter Is Better)50

Brace-Height Forgiveness55

Axle-To-Axle Handling100

Draw-Length Adjustability Span9

Let-Off Comfort84

Cam System Quality50

Why it ranks here

The axle to axle handling line separates the pair: Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 shows 100/100 against 75/100 for PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow. Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 sits level with the set's lowest listed option at 6 in. It gives up ground to Bear Archery Redeem on brace height forgiveness: 55/100 vs 70/100.

Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 is essentially in the same tier as Bear Archery Redeem; weight (lighter is better) matters more here than the list order.

IBO Arrow Speed: A listed ibo speed FPS of 342 for Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 scores strongly on this line; a visible edge for Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 for flatter trajectories and hunting energy.
Axle-To-Axle Handling: A 32 in axle to axle for Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 hits the ceiling for this scored input; one reason Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 stands out for balancing treestand maneuverability and aiming stability.
Let-Off Comfort: Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 scores 84/100 on let-off comfort, which carries 8% of the score; useful support for buyers comparing Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 for holding at full draw with less fatigue.

Check before you buy

Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 gives up the most ground on draw-length adjustability span, where it scores 9/100.
Xpedition Archery Xlite 32's brace-height forgiveness check needs scrutiny at 55/100.

Details ▾

Display model: Xlite 32
Ibo Speed Fps: 342
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 3.8 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 32 in
Brace Height (in): 6 in
Draw Length Range (in): 5.5 in
Draw Weight Range (lb): 30 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#7 Overall

PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow

66/100

GearVettedhow it’s scored

Ibo Speed Fps: 348
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 4 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 29.5 in
Brace Height (in): 6 in
Draw Length Range (in): 5.5 in

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

IBO Arrow Speed100

Weight (Lighter Is Better)41

Brace-Height Forgiveness55

Axle-To-Axle Handling75

Draw-Length Adjustability Span9

Let-Off Comfort86

Cam System Quality94

Why it ranks here

PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow is the row to shortlist if good fit for buyers checking ibo arrow speed (348) leads your needs. PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow holds a clear ibo arrow speed advantage over Bowtech Reckoning Gen 2 36 Compound Bow, 100/100 to 90/100, with 348 ibo speed FPS on PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow. At 348, PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow shares the set's fastest listed speed.

PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow and Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 finish with the same total score; compare ibo arrow speed before choosing between them.

IBO Arrow Speed: A listed ibo speed FPS of 348 for PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow reaches the top grade on this line; useful support for buyers comparing PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow for flatter trajectories and hunting energy.
Axle-To-Axle Handling: A 29.5 in axle to axle for PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow holds enough credit on this score lane; a visible edge for PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow for balancing treestand maneuverability and aiming stability.
Let-Off Comfort: PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow scores 86/100 on let-off comfort, which carries 8% of the score; helping PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow reach 66/100 for holding at full draw with less fatigue.

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The score gives up the most ground on draw-length adjustability span (5.5 in).
The draw-length adjustability span line pulls PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow's score down more than the other visible dimensions, at 9/100.

Details ▾

Display model: Mach 30 DS
Ibo Speed Fps: 348
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 4 lb
Axle To Axle (in): 29.5 in
Brace Height (in): 6 in
Draw Length Range (in): 5.5 in
Draw Weight Range (lb): 25 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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How this ranking is scored

Each product in this table gets one 0–100 score computed from manufacturer sheets, retailer listings, and dated source records: the same weighted formula for all 20 compound bows, applied to 7 recorded fields per product. The four heaviest dimensions and their exact share of the total are shown here; the full weight table, source ledger, and score-band definitions live on the methodology page.

GearVetted does not conduct first-hand product tests. Scores synthesize published manufacturer and retailer records only, and every figure traces to a dated source. Marketing claims and retailer copy are excluded unless a published specification supports them.

Full methodology →

Heaviest scoring dimensions
IBO Arrow Speed	26%	Catalog rows list ibo speed fps from 290 to 348; higher numbers score better, and a missing value stays neutral.
Weight (Lighter Is Better)	18%	This dimension reads listed weight from 2.7 lb to 4.9 lb; lower numbers score better, while a missing value scores neutral.
Brace-Height Forgiveness	18%	This dimension maps listed brace height from 6 to 6.75; top scale values score highest, and missing stays neutral.
Axle-To-Axle Handling	14%	This dimension maps listed axle to axle from 27 to 32; top scale values score highest, and missing stays neutral.

Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit

Regenerated 2026-07-03; source retrieval range 2026-07-01.

Bass Pro Shops2026-07-01Source record
Bear Archery2026-07-01Source record
Bear Creek Archery2026-07-01Source record
Bowtech2026-07-01Source record
Diamond Archery2026-07-01Source record

GearVetted source ledger tracks compound bows with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-07-01. For compound bows records, the regeneration date marker is separate from source retrieval dates and reads 2026-07-03.

Update history

July 1, 2026Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 20 compound bows re-scored on 7 published spec fields.

Common buying questions

What is the best compound bow?

Diamond Archery Deploy SB is the leading compound bow pick, with 71/100 from the published-spec formula. Compare its draw-length adjustability span score at 0/100 before treating the first result as automatic.

How should I compare close alternatives?

For near-tied compound bows, compare the table details that carry the decision: ibo arrow speed, the low-scoring compound bows dimension, and weight (lighter is better) specs. Close alternatives can reorder after ibo arrow speed changes, so fixed role labels stay out of the answer.

Are these compound bow rankings based on physical testing?

No physical testing claim is made here. Compound bows are scored from published specs and source records, then the page shows the formula, update date, and trade-offs so the limits of that research basis are visible. Scores for compound bows come straight from published specs, with ibo arrow speed and weight (lighter is better) weighted heaviest.