? for Hoyt Shooters

kickin_buck · 03-06-2008, 08:19 AM

I have a quick question for the serious Hoyt shooters out there. I just signed a deal with a shop to shoot Hoyt for them. I am in the process of picking out my bow right now. I figured I was going to shoot the Katera XL, but as I am looking I am not sure now. The Katera XL has good ATA at 36" and a nice BH at 7.5. However, I see the Katera XL has xt 500 limbs, where at the 737 has xt 1000 limbs, the pro elite and ultra elite have the xt 2000 limbs. All of these bows are pretty close in ATA, with the pro elite having the biggest BH at 8". What I don't know right now, is what the difference in the limbs is. The Katera XL has the fastest IBO speed, but ASA limits me to 280fps, so speed is not a huge factor. Can anyone help me out by explaining the difference? I figured on calling Hoyt to have them explain it, but that will have to wait until I am out of work, so I thought I would throw this out there and see if anyone can help me out here. Thanks in advance.

Bols · 03-06-2008, 08:30 AM

The major difference in the limbs is the length.

And of course, the Katera XL is a "parallel" limb design bow. Which means limbs move very little during and after the shot (due to the preload in the limbs)....this attributes to less hand shock and less vibration.

The XT1000 and XT2000 limbs are longer and therefore, are not used in parallel limb design bows. It takes more to load these limbs. Therefore, they have to movemore during the shot. Sometimes, these bowhave a much different feel than parallel limbbows. Some guys like this feel, others do not. The Seven37, ProElite, UltraElite haveless reflexin riserdesign when compared to the Katera XL. The Katera XL also has a longer riser.

A multitude of advantages are gained from a lack of reflex(ordeflex)in the riser. One quality it sometimes gives up is speed. The Katera XL will shoot the fastest out of the bows you listed.

Back to the limbs. Within construction, there is nothing "different" about the material or process being used to build these limbs. The only difference is found in the limb length.

The ProElite and UltraElite are Hoyt's top target bows. I don't know what you are planning on doing with this bow. The Katera XL would fit the bill for both a hunting and target bow.....as well as the Seven37 would make a great all around bow.

I myself am going back to longer ATA bows. I currently shoot a Trykon and a ProElite. I like the feel of the Trykon after the shot....very dead. But the ProElite holds better and just stacks the arrows. I think I found a happy medium between the two when looking at the specs of the Seven37.

Now I have to get out and try to shoot the new lineup to make my final judgement. I never know until I shoot them. I might end up liking the Katera XL over the rest.

Good luck and congrats on shooting for yourHoyt Shop.

Bols · 03-06-2008, 08:31 AM

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mobow · 03-06-2008, 08:58 AM

Bols pretty well nailed it. There's nothing different about the limbs except the length. They are built using the same process and materials.

If you are limited to shooting 280 fps, I would get the Seven37 HANDS DOWN.

kickin_buck · 03-06-2008, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I bought a Mathews DXT at the beginning of the year, but then shot the Katera and just fell in love with it. So the bow I am picking out now will be just for target, mostly outdoor 3D. I will take a hard look at and shootthe 737 before making my final decision. Thanks again for the quick responses.