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Which compound bow should you actually buy?

With no preferences selected: Diamond Archery Deploy SB comes first in this spec comparison.

Diamond Archery Deploy SB · first with an Amazon link

  • 4 1/2 in draw length range.
  • 330 ft/s IBO speed.

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If you choose Over 337 ft/s for IBO speed, none of the matching models has an Amazon link.

20 compound bows compared; 3 have a verified Amazon link.

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Diamond Archery Deploy SB

#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. 4 1/2 in draw length range · joint 19th highest of 20 models; 330 ft/s IBO speed · joint 13th highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 4 1/2 in draw length range.
  • 330 ft/s IBO speed.

Before you choose

Let off is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want 4 1/2 in draw length range.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for draw length range; this model has 4 1/2 in.
Ibo Speed Fps: 330 ft/sWeight: 3.2 lbBrace Height: 6 3/4 in
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Ibo Speed Fps330 ft/s
Weight3.2 lb
Brace Height6 3/4 in
Axle To Axle31 1/2 in
Draw Length Range4 1/2 in
Let OffNot listed
Cam SystemSynchronized Binary Cam

6 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗
Amazon listing verified September 4, 2026

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For Over 337 ft/s IBO speed

Elite Archery Ethos

#3 of 20 in the spec comparison. 340 ft/s IBO speed · joint 8th highest of 20 models; 5 1/2 in draw length range · joint 6th highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 340 ft/s IBO speed.
  • 5 1/2 in draw length range.

Before you choose

Cam system is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want 340 ft/s IBO speed.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for draw length range; this model has 5 1/2 in.
Ibo Speed Fps: 340 ft/sWeight: 4.5 lbBrace Height: 6 3/4 in
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Ibo Speed Fps340 ft/s
Weight4.5 lb
Brace Height6 3/4 in
Axle To Axle33 in
Draw Length Range5 1/2 in
Let Off70-90%
Cam SystemNot listed

6 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗

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For Up to 6 1/4 in brace height

Bear Archery Redeem

#5 of 20 in the spec comparison. 6 1/4 in brace height · joint 11th highest of 20 models; 30 in axle to axle · joint 11th highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 6 1/4 in brace height.
  • 30 in axle to axle.

Before you choose

Weight is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want 6 1/4 in brace height.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for draw length range; this model has 5 in.
Ibo Speed Fps: 340 ft/sWeight: Not listedBrace Height: 6 1/4 in
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Ibo Speed Fps340 ft/s
WeightNot listed
Brace Height6 1/4 in
Axle To Axle30 in
Draw Length Range5 in
Let Off80% or 85%
Cam SystemEKO² Cam System

6 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗

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Also compare · Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH

Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH

#2 of 20 in the spec comparison. 315 ft/s IBO speed · joint 16th highest of 20 models; 16 in draw length range · highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 315 ft/s IBO speed.
  • 16 in draw length range.

Before you choose

Let off is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want 315 ft/s IBO speed.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for IBO speed; this model has 315 ft/s.
Ibo Speed Fps: 315 ft/sWeight: 3.2 lbBrace Height: 6 1/2 in
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Ibo Speed Fps315 ft/s
Weight3.2 lb
Brace Height6 1/2 in
Axle To Axle29 in
Draw Length Range16 in
Let OffNot listed
Cam SystemNot listed

5 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗
Amazon listing verified September 4, 2026

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Also compare · Diamond Archery Edge Max

Diamond Archery Edge Max

#4 of 20 in the spec comparison. 314 ft/s IBO speed · 18th highest of 20 models; 15 in draw length range · joint 2nd highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 314 ft/s IBO speed.
  • 15 in draw length range.

Before you choose

Let off is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want 314 ft/s IBO speed.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for IBO speed; this model has 314 ft/s.
Ibo Speed Fps: 314 ft/sWeight: 3.7 lbBrace Height: 7 1/8 in
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Ibo Speed Fps314 ft/s
Weight3.7 lb
Brace Height7 1/8 in
Axle To Axle31 in
Draw Length Range15 in
Let OffNot listed
Cam SystemNot listed

5 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗

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Published specification comparison
SpecDiamond Archery Deploy SBNo preferences selected.Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTHNo preferences selected.
Ibo Speed Fps330 ft/s315 ft/s
Brace Height6 3/4 in6 1/2 in
Axle To Axle31 1/2 in29 in
Draw Length Range4 1/2 in16 in
Cam SystemSynchronized Binary CamNot listed

Diamond Archery Deploy SB

No preferences selected.

Ibo Speed Fps
330 ft/s
Brace Height
6 3/4 in
Axle To Axle
31 1/2 in
Draw Length Range
4 1/2 in
Cam System
Synchronized Binary Cam

Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH

No preferences selected.

Ibo Speed Fps
315 ft/s
Brace Height
6 1/2 in
Axle To Axle
29 in
Draw Length Range
16 in
Cam System
Not listed

Diamond Archery Deploy SB

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Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH

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All 20 models, with reasons

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All models and their decision specs
#ProductWhy it’s hereDecision specsCompareAction
1Diamond Archery Deploy SB15 ft/s more IBO speed · 1/4 in more brace height vs #2.Ibo Speed Fps: 330 ft/sWeight: 3.2 lbBrace Height: 6 3/4 inCheck current price on Amazon →
2Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH1.3 lb less weight · 10 1/2 in more draw length range vs #3.Ibo Speed Fps: 315 ft/sWeight: 3.2 lbBrace Height: 6 1/2 inCheck current price on Amazon →
3Elite Archery Ethos26 ft/s more IBO speed · 3/8 in less brace height vs #4.Ibo Speed Fps: 340 ft/sWeight: 4.5 lbBrace Height: 6 3/4 in—
4Diamond Archery Edge Max7/8 in more brace height · 1 in more axle to axle vs #5.Ibo Speed Fps: 314 ft/sWeight: 3.7 lbBrace Height: 7 1/8 in—
5Bear Archery Redeem1/4 in more brace height vs #6.Ibo Speed Fps: 340 ft/sWeight: Not listedBrace Height: 6 1/4 in—
6Xpedition Archery Xlite 320.19 lb less weight · 2 1/2 in more axle to axle vs #7.Ibo Speed Fps: 342 ft/sWeight: 3.8 lbBrace Height: 6 in—
7PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow#7 of 20 in the spec comparison. 348 ft/s IBO speed · joint highest of 20 models; 29 1/2 in axle to axle · joint 13th highest of 20 models.Ibo Speed Fps: 348 ft/sWeight: 3.99 lbBrace Height: 6 in—
#1 Diamond Archery Deploy SB
15 ft/s more IBO speed · 1/4 in more brace height vs #2.
Ibo Speed Fps: 330 ft/sWeight: 3.2 lbBrace Height: 6 3/4 in
Check current price on Amazon →
#2 Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH
1.3 lb less weight · 10 1/2 in more draw length range vs #3.
Ibo Speed Fps: 315 ft/sWeight: 3.2 lbBrace Height: 6 1/2 in
Check current price on Amazon →
#3 Elite Archery Ethos
26 ft/s more IBO speed · 3/8 in less brace height vs #4.
Ibo Speed Fps: 340 ft/sWeight: 4.5 lbBrace Height: 6 3/4 in
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#4 Diamond Archery Edge Max
7/8 in more brace height · 1 in more axle to axle vs #5.
Ibo Speed Fps: 314 ft/sWeight: 3.7 lbBrace Height: 7 1/8 in
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#5 Bear Archery Redeem
1/4 in more brace height vs #6.
Ibo Speed Fps: 340 ft/sWeight: Not listedBrace Height: 6 1/4 in
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#6 Xpedition Archery Xlite 32
0.19 lb less weight · 2 1/2 in more axle to axle vs #7.
Ibo Speed Fps: 342 ft/sWeight: 3.8 lbBrace Height: 6 in
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#7 PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow
#7 of 20 in the spec comparison. 348 ft/s IBO speed · joint highest of 20 models; 29 1/2 in axle to axle · joint 13th highest of 20 models.
Ibo Speed Fps: 348 ft/sWeight: 3.99 lbBrace Height: 6 in
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How we rank and where the facts come from

We compare published specifications, not hands-on experience. Requirements filter the set; the sealed published order is unchanged. The index uses fixed weights and gives missing specs a midpoint. That is an assumption, not evidence of fit or quality. Unknown details cannot qualify a match.

What changed: specs in this snapshot were checked July 1, 2026; listing identities were checked separately through September 4, 2026. This package includes no prior spec revision; changes to individual values cannot be established.

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Weights: Ibo Speed Fps 26% · Weight 18% · Brace Height 18% · Axle To Axle 14% · Draw Length Range 12% · Let Off 8% · Cam System 4%.

  1. Diamond Archery Deploy SB: 71/100
  2. Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH: 68/100
  3. Elite Archery Ethos: 68/100
  4. Diamond Archery Edge Max: 67/100
  5. Bear Archery Redeem: 67/100
  6. Xpedition Archery Xlite 32: 66/100
  7. PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow: 66/100
  8. Bowtech Reckoning Gen 2 36 Compound Bow: 66/100
  9. Hoyt REDWRX Carbon RX-9 Compound Bow: 66/100
  10. Elite Archery Era Compound Bow: 66/100
  11. Mathews LIFT X: 65/100
  12. Diamond Archery Pro 305: 63/100
  13. Bear Archery Adapt 2 HP RTH: 61/100
  14. Mathews LIFT X: 61/100
  15. Bear Archery Species XT RTH: 61/100
  16. Hoyt Alpha AX-3: 58/100
  17. Bowtech Core SS: 57/100
  18. Bear Archery Royale RTH Extra: 52/100
  19. Darton Archery Tri-Tech 31: 51/100
  20. Quest by G5 Forge DTH: 50/100

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