Top Compound Bows Ranked

Key Takeaways

• The Bowtech Realm SR6 ranks as one of the best because it offers adjustable draw cycle settings, smooth shooting, a 349 FPS top speed, and strong 1.1” average accuracy groups, though it has some vibration and noise.
• The Elite Ritual 35 has excellent handling and 1.12” average accuracy groups, but it is slower at 336.7 FPS and has above-average noise and vibration.
• The Hoyt Helix stands out for being quiet, low-vibration, fast enough to exceed 340 FPS, and well-handling, though its draw cycle is more demanding than the others.
• The PSE Evoke 31 offers great handling, a 90% let-off cam system, a stronger caged riser, and 339.7 FPS speed, but it has lower due to weaker accuracy, excessive vibration, and noise.
• The Prime Logic CT3 has 326.4 FPS and 1.6” groups, performing well in handling, noise control, and vibration suppression.

Even if you have the best technique in the world, a bad bow can compromise anyone’s shooting. 

If you’re looking for a great compound bow to help you improve your performance through high-quality gear, 60X Custom Strings has some recommendations for you. Explore our round-up, breaking down five of the top compound bows here.

Bowtech Realm SR6

Speed	Accuracy	Draw Cycle	Handling	Vibration	Noise	Finish
★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★☆☆	★★☆☆☆	★★★★★

Hitting five out of five stars in nearly every category, the Bowtech Realm SR6 is easily the top compound bow currently available. 

One of the signature features of this bow is the ability to change the feel of the draw cycle to fit your shooting style from Comfort to Performance settings. In either setting, this bow is an incredibly smooth shooter with a top speed of 349 FPS. 

In terms of accuracy, shooters average 1.1” groups. There was a little bit of vibration and noise, which are the only downsides of this bow.

Elite Ritual 35

Speed	Accuracy	Draw Cycle	Handling	Vibration	Noise	Finish
★★★☆☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★☆☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★★

This long axle-to-axle bow has proven that longer models can still finish among the top compound bows in the world. 

Because of its length, the Elite bow is a slightly different type of compound bow than most people are used to. It reached this second-place ranking due to its handling and accuracy, settling on the target better than any other bow and averaging 1.12” groups. 

It falls behind in terms of speed, with a top speed of 336.7 FPS, as well as above-average noise and vibration.

Hoyt Helix

Speed	Accuracy	Draw Cycle	Handling	Vibration	Noise	Finish
★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★☆☆☆	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★

As one of the quietest bows around, the Hoyt Helix makes waves because of its silence and lack of vibration. Excellent handling, finish, and accuracy make it a standout, as well. 

The main downside to this bow is the discomfort inherent in the draw cycle. It’s a little more demanding on the front end than the other top compound bows we’ve tested.

What it lacks in the draw cycle ranking, it makes up for in speed, as it is one of only a handful of bows that can break 340 FPS. One feature that was particularly interesting was the split-cable system that removes the need for a flexible cable guard.

PSE Evoke 31

Speed	Accuracy	Draw Cycle	Handling	Vibration	Noise	Finish
★★★☆☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★☆☆☆☆	★★☆☆☆	★★★☆☆

This is an update from 2018’s PSE Evolve bow with the same cam system for a 90% let-off, as well as an updated caged riser to enhance strength and amazing handling. 

One of the faster bows in our rankings at 339.7 FPS, its accuracy and vibration brought it lower than a few of the slower bows. Our experts managed 1.48” groups with the Evoke, and both noise and vibration are excessive.

Prime Logic CT3

Speed	Accuracy	Draw Cycle	Handling	Vibration	Noise	Finish
★☆☆☆☆	★★★☆☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆

While it’s not as fast as many other bows, the Prime Logic CT3 rounds out our rankings of the top compound bows. 

The lowest in terms of accuracy (1.6” groups) and speed (326.4 FPS), this bow makes up for these shortcomings with better handling and suppression of noise and vibration than most. It settled on the target very nicely and shot with minimal vibration.

Choose Your Bow

If you’ve fallen in love with one of thesetop compound bows and want to improve their performance with aftermarket accessories, 60X Custom strings offers a range of accessories and custom bow strings to upgrade your setup. 

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