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Best Compound Bow of July 2026

Diamond Archery Deploy SB leads 20 compound bows at 71/100, 3 points ahead of Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH. Its strongest scored lines are brace-height forgiveness (6.75 in, 100/100) and cam system quality (Synchronized Binary Cam, 96/100), per the published scorecard. Its relative low point among high-weight lines is ibo arrow speed at 69/100 (330 fps) - a relative low, not a failing score. Elite Archery Ethos is #3 at 68/100, leaving a 3-point spread across the top 3.

Updated July 1, 2026 from published manufacturer specs. Scored by the GearVetted methodology · Editorial standards

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 ->

How scoring works

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%

Scored from published specs · method

Quick picks

Where should you start?

#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

How do the weights fit your use?

For a general shortlist, keep controls neutral and scan ibo arrow speed. Narrow later with weight if spot-and-stalk hunts, long carries, and steady aim matters more than the default score. Treat two-point ibo arrow speed gaps as close until the weight detail panels agree.

Use-case comparison

Match Compound Bows to Your Use Case

Why does ibo arrow speed lead this compound bows model? Because ibo arrow speed decides more of the score than any other field, at 26%. Evidence date July 1, 2026; neutral ibo arrow speed scores mark missing data. A shopper who only reads the top row misses why it is on top: ibo arrow speed carried the weighting, and weight (lighter is better) rarely changed the outcome. Reading the compound bows table row-by-row surfaces the weight (lighter is better) trade-off that the rank alone hides.

All 20 compound bows, ranked

Three fields carry most of the compound bows ranking: ibo arrow speed, weight, brace-height forgiveness. Those three stay in view; less-discriminating compound bows specs move into the row drawer.

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

Showing all 20 scored products.

Every one of the 20 compound bows rows below traces back to published manufacturer and retailer spec tables; marketing claims are not scored unless the source hierarchy backs the field for 2026; the table shows 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 table 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. The compound bows table includes 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.

Product Finder

Compound Bow Fit Finder

Answer 4-5 questions about archer stage, draw-weight comfort, draw length, youth versus adult fit, hunting versus target use, and budget. The tool returns a ranked shortlist with draw-weight adjustability range and IBO speed surfaced from catalog specs, plus a plain-English reason for each result.

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

Minimum ibo speed fps needed.

Weight (Lighter Is Better)4 lb

Highest acceptable weight.

Axle To Axle (in)30 in

Filter by axle to axle.

More matching details3 more

Brace Height (in)6.3 in

Filter by brace height.

Draw Length Range (in)5.5 in

Minimum draw length range needed.

Draw Weight Range (lb)25 lb

Minimum draw weight range needed.

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.

How does each pick stack up?

#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 shows a 0/100 soft spot on draw length adjustability span. Diamond Archery Deploy SB comes out ahead on ibo arrow speed: 69/100 to Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH's 43/100. Diamond Archery Deploy SB leads its own scorecard on brace height forgiveness, a 100/100 result.

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

For the Deploy SB, the published record is weakest on draw-length adjustability span at 4.5 (0/100), the line to weigh before buying.
Diamond Archery Deploy SB carries draw-length adjustability span as its scorecard drag: 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

Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH beats Elite Archery Ethos on draw length adjustability span: 100/100 vs 9/100. Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH reads 43/100 on ibo arrow speed, below Diamond Archery Deploy SB at 69/100. It scores 50/100 on let off comfort.

Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH is essentially in the same ibo arrow speed 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

For the Cruzer G4 RTH, the published record is weakest on ibo arrow speed at 315 (43/100), the line to weigh before buying.
Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH loses ground on ibo arrow speed: a listed ibo speed FPS of 315 sits 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 given a 100/100 brace-height forgiveness score built for a stable, forgiving shot cycle. Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH has the stronger draw length adjustability span score, 100/100 to Elite Archery Ethos's 9/100. Elite Archery Ethos leads ibo arrow speed here, 86/100 to Diamond Archery Edge Max's 41/100.

Elite Archery Ethos and Bear Archery Cruzer G4 RTH finish with the same total score; compare ibo arrow speed and weight (lighter is better) 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

For the Ethos, the published record is weakest on draw-length adjustability span at 5.5 (9/100), the line to weigh before buying.
Elite Archery Ethos reads its softest published line on draw-length adjustability span: 9/100.

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 pulls ahead on draw length adjustability span: 91/100, past Bear Archery Redeem at 4/100. Diamond Archery Edge Max concedes ibo arrow speed to Elite Archery Ethos, 41/100 versus 86/100. Diamond Archery Edge Max lands at 50/100 where let off comfort is weighed.

Diamond Archery Edge Max stays close to Elite Archery Ethos with only 1 point between them, so ibo arrow speed then 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

The score gives up the most ground on ibo arrow speed (314).
Diamond Archery Edge Max shows a listed ibo speed FPS of 314 as its 41/100 soft mark for flatter trajectories and hunting energy.

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 its 94/100 on made for buyers who put ibo arrow speed (340) first. Bear Archery Redeem slips on draw length adjustability span, 4/100 next to Diamond Archery Edge Max's 91/100. It outscores Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 on brace height forgiveness, 70/100 over 55/100.

On ibo arrow speed, the shortlist barely separates Bear Archery Redeem from Diamond Archery Edge Max; weigh ibo arrow speed against weight (lighter is better) for 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

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

Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 scores 100/100 on axle to axle handling, above PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow's 75/100. Bear Archery Redeem edges Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 on brace height forgiveness: 70/100 vs 55/100. draw length adjustability span is where Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 slips, to 9/100.

Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 is essentially in the same ibo arrow speed 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 given its 94/100 on good fit for buyers checking ibo arrow speed (348). PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow wins the ibo arrow speed comparison, 100/100 against Bowtech Reckoning Gen 2 36 Compound Bow's 90/100. It gives up axle to axle handling to Xpedition Archery Xlite 32, 75/100 under 100/100.

PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow and Xpedition Archery Xlite 32 finish with the same total score; compare ibo arrow speed and weight (lighter is better) 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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PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow sees draw-length adjustability span pull its score down more than the other visible dimensions, at 9/100.
PSE Archery Mach 30 DS Compound Bow carries a 4 LB weight as a 41/100 trade-off for spot-and-stalk hunts, long carries, and steady aim.

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.Manufacturer and retailer data are commercial source inputs: marketing claims and retailer copy are excluded unless a published specification, manual, standards record, or allowed source record supports them.

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Heaviest scoring dimensions
IBO Arrow Speed	26%	Published listings put ibo speed fps between 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%	The brace height scale runs from 6 to 6.75; entries nearer 6.75 earn the most credit, while unlisted ones stay 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

Retrieved 2026-07-01 · Built 2026-07-10

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Bowtech2026-07-01Source record
Diamond Archery2026-07-01Source record

GearVetted source ledger tracks compound bows with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-07-01.

Update history

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

Common buying questions

What is the best compound bow?

Diamond Archery Deploy SB leads the compound bow table on ibo arrow speed at 71/100; the check after that is draw-length adjustability span, 0/100.

How should I compare close alternatives?

For near-tied compound bows, compare the published specs that carry the decision: ibo arrow speed, each product's lowest-scoring dimension, and weight (lighter is better). 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 lab or field test. Ibo arrow speed specs and weight (lighter is better) data set the score; the formula, refresh date, and trade-offs behind this compound bow ranking are on the page. Scores for compound bows come straight from published specs, with ibo arrow speed and weight (lighter is better) weighted heaviest.