Anyone Shoot the PSE X Force
 

I am looking at buying this bow. I would like some feedback on what you all think about it.

RE: Anyone Shoot the PSE X Force
 

I shot one and didn't like the draw cycle as much as others. It is a shooter but IMHO there are some better options out there that shoot smoother and are more foregiving.

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It is definately not the smoothest or the quietest bow. It is super fast if that is a concern to you.

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I had two Hoyt Katera XL bows. I decided to sell one of them to get a X Force. After about 1 week with the X Force I'm selling the other Katera XL and buying a 2nd X Force. Yes, the draw is harder on the X Force. Other than the draw, I shoot it just as well and it's much faster. I'm glad I was willing to give the X Force a try.

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I've shot the xf 6 alot (best friend has one)...I think it's a great bow...his xfis fast and quiet.... draw cycles on bi cams does take some getting used to...the xf's with longer brace heights should be easier to shoot. good luck on your bow choice

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I shot it a while back. What I didn't like about it....was the "spongy" back wall. It's just foreign to what I've grown accustomed to.

It's fast.....but there's others making fast bows.

Also....I'd worry "some" about re-sale value.

This bow wouldn't make my top 10.....and I'm just being honest.

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I've shot an X Force, and my Advice is if you are interested in a Speed bow. Shoot the offerings from all the companies you can get your hands on. That way you will know whatYOU like.

Some will say they like it, others will not. The main question is what feels best in your hands.

A few Models you might wantto try and shoot:
1. X Force
2. Hoyt Katera
3. BowTech Airborne 82
4. BowTech Allegiance

Dan

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Jeff, look up the resale on XForce's vs. other bows. You might be a little surprised.

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I just purchased a Dream Season about 3 weeks ago and I love it. To me it's draw cycle isn't a issue, but I wouldn't consider myself a very weak individual. I suited up in my coveralls and all the layers set on the floor with my feet out in front of me and drawed the bow several times without any strain at 70 pounds. It's quiet, fast and as Matt/TN said resale from when I was shopping was better than alot of the competitors bows that I was considering.

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GMMAT, you must be accustomed to a draw stop thatstops againstthe limb?

I've got a Katera XL with Z cams, it's draw stop comes to rest against the cable like the X Force,I don't consider either spongy (I had a Vulcan that was the same way).
I had a Bowtech Allegiance and a Mathews LX whose draw stops came to rest on the limb. I prefer the draw stop stopping on the limb, not the cable, but Ithink the X Force wall is solid.

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Where would you look up such a number?

If you guys say they're good sellers.....say on ebay or AT....I recant. Just ignorance.

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They sell pretty well through Ebay.

Not sure about archerytalk, I haven't looked it up on there.

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I bidded on 5 different bows before I ended up buying mine. All of them were 2008 with less than ideal(junk) accessories and the bows all sold for over $800. I couldn't find but just a handfull of people on AT that wanted to sale the bow, which I would think supply and demand plays a part in the final used value?

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I wasn't really commenting on the newest model of their line.....but on their "history" of re-sale value. Naturally....a 2008 "used"ANYTHING is going to be hard to find.

What does their "top of the line" 2006 bow sell for, today, vs. the big three's? THAT is what I was basing my comments on. And if they perform (re-sale) well, there.....like I said.....chalk it up to my ignorance on the subject matter. No malice intended.

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PSE was kind of left behind up until they brought out the X force. It is a completely different bow and I believe you will see it hold resale value much better than previous models.

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I had an X-Force very briefly before trading it. To me the draw isn't a problem. What I wasn't comfortable with was the valley or lack of one. This bow will want to launch on you if you creep at all, but I guess that is the nature of the new speed bows. However, I'm really only used to the feel of single cam bows, so take that into consideration. The bow is a very nice bow, and to be honest I wish I would have kept it a little longer to get more used to it. I might still look at getting another one in the future, but I think I will get the Dream Season version. As far as resale goes, it seems to vary. I've seen some quality ones sale between $450 - $650. I picked mine up from eBay for $520 to my door, but if I were you I would also check the AT classifieds. They have a lot of great deals on there, but sometimes you just have to be the first to catch it at the right time.

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I got mine 3-4 months ago ( X-force dream season ) and have to say i love it , the draw cycle is not an issue to me and i'm not a big lad .

I will not part with mine , no way ;)

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Hey A.R.Hunter

I own the x-force 7 and absolutly love it!!!!
I would strongly recommend that you get the x-force!!!

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I have an X-F #80. I love it! It took awhile to find a drop away rest quick enough for the bow... Other than that (not the bow's fault), no complaints here

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And where did you determine their "History" of re-sale value from? It's bow bashing through statements made up.

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David:

Fact No. 1 - I OWNED a used PSE. I had to sell it.
Fact No. 2 - My shop used to be a primary PSE dealer. He lost his ass on the last batch....and couldn't/can't sell them, now.....beside the other lines he carries.

I'm not bashing their bows. I said I didn't like the ONE I shot (which was the one asked about in the thread header), and I mentioned I didn't think they'd resale well.

If I'd wanted to bash them.......I'd have said they were pieces of ****. I don't think they are, though.

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Jeff, like others have said, 06' and before wasn't their strongest years. As far as sales go, well I won't say sales, but they weren't as popular. They've always made some solid target bows. The Mojo's and Mojo 3D's could be some of the best pure target bows produced. Notice I said target bows, though, because they were loud, and weren't the nicest on the shot.

The new PSE's with their "X Technology" are really head and shoulders above the years past.

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I had an 07 X Force, and was very successful with it, however, I was not the most accurate or consistent with it. It was the 6 " brace that got me and it had lots of hand shock. The draw was ok, but it wasn't a forgiving bow for me. The 08 may be better with the 7" brace. I did kill lots of deer with it, which is the most important thing, but my confidence lacked when shooting. I sold the bow loaded with a dozen arrows for 825$, I paid 750$ for it bare.

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Be sure to shoot both sets of limbs. I originally shot the 50-60 lb limbs then the 70 lb limbs. To me, the X Force with 60 lb limbs is the best shooting bow I have ever had in my hands. I shot A LOT of bows this year from Mathews, PSE, Hoyt, HCA, Bowtech, you name it, I shot it. The X Force with 70 lbs limbs was nothing like the 60 lb limbs, completely different bow, not nearly as smooth, quiet, or fun to shoot as the 60 lb X Force. The 60 lb XF is still smokin' fast.

I bought the X Force TS, best bow I'veever held.

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I shot 13 bows about 3 weeks ago and the x-force was my least favorite for the draw, spongy stop and noise but I will not say it is a bad bow, just not the one for me. Make SURE you shoot plenty before you buy!