Review Methodology
Every product score on this site comes from the same rubric, so a 9.0 means the same thing in every review.
Category deep-dives: How We Test Bows · How We Test Broadheads · How We Score Products
How we score (out of 10)
- Performance (35%) — measured speed, accuracy and consistency at the range.
- Build quality (25%) — materials, fit and finish, durability over the test period.
- Usability (20%) — setup, tuning, adjustability, ergonomics for the target archer.
- Value (20%) — what it costs versus what it delivers and what else that money buys.
Test protocol
- Bows are shot for a minimum of 200 arrows across at least two sessions.
- Speeds are chronographed at the listed draw weight and length, not taken from the box.
- Sights, rests and releases are tested on multiple bows where possible.
- Budget gear is judged against its price class, then flagged where it competes above it.
When we have not tested something
Research-based picks (aggregated owner feedback, spec analysis, expert interviews) are labeled as such — and they never receive a tested score.