With the growing popularity in compound bows, the competition is pretty high among manufacturers to produce the latest and greatest in technologically advanced machines. There are new companies jumping on the bandwagon everyday, so there are many options available when choosing a new compound bow.
However, some companies have been around longer perfecting their craft, so it’s important to know what manufacturer you are going to purchase from. Here are a list of the top five compound bow makers at the start of the the 2009 hunting season, what they have to offer and what sets them apart from other companies.
Browning
Browning has over 150 years worth of experience in the area of hunting. They deliver top-quality hunting tools to suit every age, gender and skill level, and this extends into their archery range which is still a relatively new market. From the best compound bows to carbon force arrows and Vibracheck accessories, Brown promises to deliver on quality and durability.
Hoyt
Hoyt not only offers some really great bows, but they also have an incredibly helpful website that is full of tips, how-tos and product spotlights. Hoyt is a company that understands the pleasure and true value one gets from hunting, and they aim to create an incredibly unique platform to help the archer achieve his full potential. Hoyt even offers a chart to discover just the right size compound bow for your size and skill level.
Martin Archery
Martin Archery has been around for 58 years and the company claims to make the fastest and most accurate bows in the world. With over five decades of experience, Martin offers a wide array of top-notch bows with features like the patented Vibration Escape Modules, Double-Helix Bowstrings, Teflon-Plated Cable Guards and Core-Flex limbs… to name a few.
Fred Bear
Fred Bear lives by one motto: It’s not about the hype or the high cost – it’s about the hunt. This defines the essence of the company which offers some of the best compound bows on the market, often for a smaller price than its competitors. The company began during the great depression with Fred Bear himself, who was a passionate hunter. Since then it’s really flourished, each year reinventing its products with the latest innovations and patented parts like the Bear compression molded limbs which are made with continuous, uncut fibers for an incredibly strong, durable bow.
PSE
Precision Shooting Equipment (PSE) is the granddaddy of all archery companies. PSE was one of the first five companies to obtain licensing under the Allen Patent for compound bows. Of the original five, PSE is the only company still manufacturing compound bows. PSE has become one of the industry’s leading manufacturers, holding twenty patents for bow design and archery products.
While there are certainly a growing list of bow manufacturers, you can’t go wrong with these legendary companies. Enjoy the hunt!