Mathews has done nothing of notice for a few years now......slim limbs I guess being the significant offering

Bowtech split their riser but that quickly lost steam and isn't even the focus of their line anymore. This year they rehashed old stuff like roller cable guards and STS knock offs. They have lived on speed from day one but many bows now are as fast or faster with equal or better brace heights.

Hoyt peaked and grabbed huge attention with the cam 1/2 but have seemed to tread water the last couple being good at everything but great at nothing IMO......this year seems no different.

PSE and HCA have both made the big speed push lately and IMO are pushing the envelope with products now carrying warranties at below 5 gpp.........I HIGHLY doubt they would do that if they thought rigs would be blowing up in people's faces. They are questioning long standing archery dogma........and I'm sure others are watching VERY closely.

Elite.........as most know is the former designer of Bowtech who left and married Martin's daughter......so plenty of archery money and know how was combined with a cutting edge mind. They are putting out some amazing bows as far as speed and looks go and are the next company that will "pop" IMO......they are off to a fine start.

Ross is a great solid performing bow and it looks great........but I think they need to do more then that to stand out in the crowd today.


I guess PSE and HCA get my vote for the courage to venture out into the deep end of the pool while everyone else seems happy to stay in the shallow end and keep recycling the same old toys year after year.