OK, so I was thinking (watch out dangerous things happen[8D]) and I came to a conclusion earlier.
For this comparison, we will compare the flagship bow of each line, to be fair. To add a light mood, we will call this...
Battle of Epic Proportions.
Hoyt Bowtech
AlphamaxAdmiral
ATA 32"ATA 31 1/16"
BH 7" BH 7.5"
Weight 3.9 lbs Weight 4.2 lbs
IBO 321 fps IBO 312-320 fps
So Hoyt has a slightly taller ATA, less mass weight, and a slightly faster IBO. Bowtech has a slightly larger BH.
Say goodbye to the boat anchor analogy, their flagship bow is sub 4 lbs, lighter than that even of the almighty Bowtech.
These bows are nearly identical in specs, and both are split riser bows. Hoyt is a 5 layer laminated limb system, most would agree this is superior, but we will leave that to you to decide....
I also think that even Bowtech Fanboys would agree that Hoyt makes the most rock solid hunting bow around, these things take amazing abuse and keep on killing.
Bowtech's 2009 lineup hasa rep of being innovative and the best yet.
Hoyt's 2009 lineup already has a rep of dropping the ball, that Hoyt is relying on name alone to sell bows.
People also view keeping the Katera as is was a mistake (Hoyts "speed" bow), yet Bowtechs 82nd Airborne remains...
In fact, the 82nd Airborne is the ONLY bow offered by Bowtech this year that has an IBO greater than 325 fps. Bowtech has, or had, the reputation of being the speed bow company. It seems they are straying from this for smoother pulls and more forgiving bows this year, which is a great move IMO.
So with nearly identical stats I pose the question, Which company truly dropped the ball this year? Or stated better, Why the difference in opinion of nearly identical bows as far as specs go?
No one is impressed with Hoyts new bow, yet they bow down to Bowtechs offering, why?
As you can tell from how I worded it, I am a Hoyt shooter. I do feel they are a great bow, as is BT. This post is made in fun, but the question I pose at the end is dead serious. I am curious as to how that is. This isnt a which company is better thread, it is why the difference in opinion thread.
So lets hear it.