2023 Best Hunting Compound Bow Review | Hoyt vs Mathews vs Elite vs Darton (Video)

When you compare the technology, tune-ability and speed of the Elite it’s really a standout product. I shoot Mathews but the new elites are top shelf IMO

Author — Chad Maness

The amount of technology in the Elites is really separating them from a lot of other bows. The Smooth mods on the Omnia is incredible smooth. This bow really holds on target as well. My favorite bow of 2023.

Author — Luke Jensen

I have the RX7 but I’m going with the Elite Omnia this year for me it’s deader in hand and holds a lot better for me
Also they make a smooth mod which eliminates most of the dump into the valley

Author — Michael Albert

I think thats a pretty accurate lineup. For me personally, I would have went with a Ventum Pro 33/VTM34 at the top, then followed your lineup but switched the Elite Omnia ahead of the Mathews.

Author — O.N.E. Hunting Media

Nice comparison! I have shot a few of these and the Elites are incredible. The Omnia is screaming it feels better than the VTM to me. It's also $300 cheaper. That would be my personal choice but id take any of them and be happy!

Author — Photo Bob

90% of the technology on all compound bows was engineered & manufactured first by Northern Michigan’s own, Darton Archery. Love seeing them get some recognition here!

Author — Lucas McFall

I've always shot Hoyt, but I've never felt an incentive to upgrade from my Nitrum 34. But, coming from 75% let-off, the new ones always felt lacking. If anything they should have done instead of releasing a new one, it's low let-off mods/drawstops. I went with the Omnia, and I don't think I'll look back (I am brand loyal, but feel like Hoyt is taking sales for granted). I was hesitant about the 6" brace height, but I get along with it and scores are up within a week.

By the way, reducing the let-off on the Omnia cleans up the dump a lot. At 80-85% the valley is less of a dump.
Low let off keeps you honest.

Author — Rik Adriaansen

Omnia did it for me. Absolutely loving everything about it!

Author — Keystone State Bowmen

Last year I broke down and bought a new bow and the bow I walked away with was the Mathews V3X. I looked at the Hoyt but didn’t shoot it. I didn’t like the Pic rail on the front of the riser. I liked the bridge lock system so I bought the Mathews. The downfall I’ve noticed is the weight. After the setup my bow is heavy and when you pack in a good ways you start noticing it. The price also had a role in my decision. I just couldn’t see myself spending the extra 700 bucks just to knock off a couple pounds. This year the phase 4 is nice but to make it worth your while you need to get the new stabilizer system and right now I can’t afford spending an extra 5-6 hundred bucks for a dang stabilizer. The way I see it though it’s here to stay so sometime in the future if I stay with Mathews then I’ll break down and buy one. I figure in the next couple years Mathews will release a carbon bow. I will most likely wait until it’s released before buying another new bow.

Author — Bowhunter Ohio

Definitely can’t go wrong with the RX7 or the ultra. Things is so smooth and nice 🤘🏾🏹

Author — heber kapcsos

Great comparison video, I started laughing when the video started cause AJ is the guy I take my bows to for everything!! He is a top notch bow tech.

Author — Jim Putnam

I don't have a ton of options with my draw length. I ended up with the Hoyt RX-7 Ultra. The others just didn't feel right. Speeds are above advertised. The extra draw length makes the difference.

Author — Justin White

Never shot a Matthews and I’m sure they shoot great, just prefer curves to straight lines!

Author — eyesintheskies

Thanks for putting this review and comparison together. I'm contemplating a new carbon this year as well and have already compared the Bowtech Carbon One to my current RX7. Can't quite bring myself to get rid of the RX7 in favor of the Carbon One, but I'll see what happens when I have a chance to compare it head-to-head with the new Era once it arrives. Is it safe to assume all the bows in your test were decently tuned before shooting to compare?

Author — PAKraig

Yeah Hoyt was very honest. They put out the SAME bow. But added $200 to the price! 😂

Author — David Arrieta

Have shot the Ventum 33 and love the hbx pro cams feels great 👍

Author — eyesintheskies

35 yrs ago I shot a used Darton. I honestly thought they went out of business.

Author — michael drupp

Wow, kinda weird Bowtech didn’t make a new bow for this year.

Author — Bill Otterson

In all honesty, what else can they do with a bow? Other than the odd feature here and there, they're all the same. My advice? find a bow that you like the look of, that you shoot well with and stick with it. Getting the next best thing every year will not aid ones development as an archer. It's all about good form and reps. Loads of reps.

Author — capricornmagic63

Nothing Compares to Hoyt RX7 I just ordered one I shot them all. I went planning to get the new Elite And thought well I am going to go head try them all. I shot 3 shot RX7 and I said nope that's it I have to have it

Author — Real Deal