PSE Lazer compound bow review 2021

[@waynephillips3937]

Hey Steve, I personally own the Lazer, Citation, Perform-X, and the Supra Focus for 3D shooting. All are great, but my best scores are with the Lazer. Draw and release cycle is so smooth. PSE designed this bow RIGHT!

[@skysurferboy]

Been looking forward to a review of this bow since seeing it advertised in the UK in Feb. Thanks Steven!

[@jasonrichardwatts]

It’s an outstanding bow and at that price it’s a no-brainer as it’ll shoot the pins out all day long.

[@andrewtorres254]

I’ve been looking to get into target archery and was looking for a good bow that won’t break my wallet. I hunt and use a 2013 black color Mission Ballistic. The Lazer falls into what I look for in a bow.Good price, good looks (except for the name decal on the limbs), good build and you can’t beat PSE’s warranty. I love watching your reviews. The best part for me is watching the reaction on your face when you shoot the bow for the first time. It’s genuine and tells a lot about how the feels to you. I’ve watched this Lazer video about eight times and I just ordered the bow in the black cherry color. Thank you. You make great product reviews. Now off to watch how to set up a target bow; learn about target sights and scopes with lenses and what stabilizers do I need. Thank, Andy

[@oldsteamer1747]

just go for a short front stabliser ,would not worry about lenses in the scopes just yet, get use to using the bow first then set up to suit your self as you go along ,good luck, vince, ps what poundage did you get

[@meganbenner7588]

I can’t thank you enough for all the information you provide. I was trying to decide which bow to buy for my first target bow and had been between this and a few others. I think I’ll be happiest with this one, at least initially. Thank you again!

[@gregbrown9354]

I really like your reviews Steven. I'm in the U.S. and just ordered this bow from Lancaster. I have a bow Madness 34 and couldn't remember the poundage on it so thank you for pointing out the serial number thing. I hope the draw cycle on this Laser isn't to much for me. I'm getting old. PSE had a laser flight years ago and I shot one in 3d tournaments local. It wasn't fast but was the smoothest bow I ever shot. Won several with it.

[@stevenbartley2147]

Recently purchased a 50 pound model for my partner. She could only pull 41 on her win win Dragonfly, now she is pulling 47 on the lazer and still says it's easier. Only thing I did was replace the cable slide. Fantastic bow PSE

[@Steve-ei2vh]

Which cable slide did you fit?

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

@@Steve-ei2vh Don't know why some people make a comment or write a review on a bow and when we ask a question they stay silent and choose not to not reply. geees it can't be that that hard and time consuming to write few words !. After all we all share the same interest . Oh well boring seems to be the way these days.🤧

[@carlhamilton8304]

I had asked you about doing an report on the PSE Lazer bow some time ago. Thank you. I have the PSE Supra Focus XL. Its a wonderful bow .And i love shooting it ... but the Lazer is my bow hands down. P.S. the grip on the lazer fits the Focus. I know I've put one on mine.

[@waynephillips3937]

Recently bought a Black Cherry colored Lazer bow. All I can say is WOW!!!! Shoots as good or better than my Perform X. Very smooth draw cycle. Best target bow ever for the price!

[@jkpisces]

did you compare it with the PSE drive nxt? am having dilemma choosing between the two

[@jeffhunt8184]

Great bow. Steve is right on with his take of the draw cycle, and speed. For the price it beats my Supra XL for accuracy and smoothness.

[@lylegavin23]

Great review Steven!! You finally got your Laser!! Awesome value and great target bow for the money for sure 🏹🏹🏹

[@ronroberts8036]

I shot this bow for the 1st time today and was very impressed with it. One thing not mentioned in the vid or the comments is that it feels much lighter than the Supra (or sorry if I missed it Steve). I appreciate the light weight making it better for adding stabilizers, and a sight. Even shooting without a stab, the vibration was nil, and has a very satisfying "thunk" when the arrow is released. At one point when trying this bow I accidently relaxed too much when I was at the end of the draw cycle and rather than it ripping my arm off I was able to easily recover my draw after a few inches travel. I was planning on a Supra for my next bow, but now for sure I will be getting this instead.

[@oldsteamer1747]

hi ron ,i noticed the lightness as well ,i have put some extra weights on the lower rear stabliser mounting hole ,seems to improve things [for me anyway ]

[@clij5202]

Nice review; as usual. Agree with you, it is a very nice bow and for me as beginner easy to handle. Use a hinge release with it. I’m a recurve shooter and start in addition with compound now. My ProShop here in Tokyo offered a Training Lab and provided a Lazer as rental bow. Since I can’t really compare with other models; take it with a grain of salt. During the last indoor training session (the 3rd one) on 8m I shot 588 (out of 600). This weekend we go out on 30m. The only little downside is that I prefer a 40” bow as the string will have a better angle for the nose anchor and don’t need to move my head into the string. But that’s not the fault of the Lazer. Waiting for my Supra Focus XL LD to be delivered. But if my wife would start archery that would be a bow I would recommend her; as she is a bit smaller.

[@jaysonsulser6099]

Own it and love it! Smooth as butter and its quick not as fast as my evo LT but its a target bow so I expected that. For 800 you can’t go wrong!!

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

Do you know if you can order an higher letoff module for it?

[@jaysonsulser6099]

@@theamazinggoldfish8713 you cannot its fixed at 75% .

[@bowhunterelite7317]

Hey Stephen, love your reviews. If you had to choose between the PSE Lazer and the Bowtech Specialist 2, which one would you choose and why? Thanks!!!

[@jimbob5b200]

My Phenom is still Phenomenal but this Lazer Looks amazing I want one !

[@chrississon2646]

Like your bow reviews n other videos , go far my friend

[@timh9246]

Thanks for the great review! It would be interesting to hear how much the poundage drops with 14 turns out on the bolts. My guess would be significantly more than 10 pounds, making it pretty flexible with DW adjustment.

[@daveeagling9372]

Hi Tim, I can tell you that 3 turns took it down to 54lb and 4 turns was 51.5lb.. It’s an awesome bow, just waiting for some good weather now so I can tune it.

[@jonedwards7019]

Late reply, but I guess the info might be useful to some. They have a draw weight table for all their recent bows on their web site. The Lazer allows for 10 turns out maximum, which equals a 25% range - i.e. the 60 lb bow can be wound down to 45 lbs, or the 40 lb version of the bow can be wound down to 30 lbs.

[@RzAk-ut1hb]

Its an absolute great shooting bow and im thinking of it for 3d and hunting. Holds very steady. Price in US is $799.

[@kevindonnelly3041]

Hi Steve I bought this bow after seeing this review I have had the bow about 5 months now and the string is now slipping past on the backstop and when you look there is a gap between the cam and the backstop have you seen this problem come into your shop

[@johncarpenter6219]

I have two citations and I feel like I fight them when I shoot. I don’t remember doing that with the Suprafocus. I’m not seeing very many Pro’s shoot the citation in competition...our shop sold a Lazer this week. They seem to be pretty good.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I've had the Supra Focus XL with the EM cam but because of my DL (26") I ordered the 85% module so I'm guessing that it's closer to the 75% for the 29" DL people. I love it. It's so smooth and yet seems very quick backed off to around 55#'s. If you have the EM cam consider ordering the higher letoff module, it really changes the bow dramatically. 🏹🤠👍

[@jonoedwards4195]

Been working out Steve? Lookin sharp Mate! Great review.

[@ericolson1923]

I think that is a beautiful bow. Love the riser.

[@jonc67uk]

£580 in the UK compared to £499 for the Sanlida hero X10. Decisions decisions. I like a really solid back wall.

[@rogerkay8603]

Mine was 544 from the Archery Shop UK

[@jonedwards7019]

Got to love rampant inflation.. These are going for over £700 now.

[@jmarcusmagna9322]

Hi just wanna ask whats the name of your shop and how can i contact you. I wanna buy this bow but i dont know whats the name of your online shop.

[@ccleadge]

yep +1 to the 3dhv/rip XV im getting 325fps at 63lb with my evolve 35 (362gn), yet to check my carbon air 35 @60lb. that asside. the Lazer looks like a nice shooter.

[@vincentdolan3425]

hi great review, but at 9 mins and 10 mins you say no hand shock and its a smooth shot ,,,watching lancaster archery review he says there is quite a bit of hand shock ,i am thinking of this or a merlin origin ,any advice would be welcome ,thanks

[@daveeagling9372]

I noticed that to. PJ Reilly at Lancaster made a point of mentioning about the vibration during the shot. I’ve been shooting the Lazer for about 3 months now and I’ve never noticed any shock or vibration. It’s a great bow, I’ve no regrets about buying mine.

[@oldsteamer4251]

@@daveeagling9372 hi dave thanks for reply ,yes no one else mentions hand shock ,more and more poplel are saying how smoothe the lazer is ,so not shure what he is on about all the best vince

[@HouseBladeDesign]

Reminds me of the shark X..also the money maker.....great looking bow

[@NPC-fl3gq]

Looks like a nice upgrade on my junxing phoenix!!

[@jimbob5b200]

I loved my junxing but I will never forget my 1st arrow on my pse and I will never forget tweaking my peep sight and blowing it up , pse after sale are outstanding and cheap but you cant mess about with them they are fast as f..!, and that's what I remember about my junxing just being easy going !

[@jaymurray7344]

I do like the grip on. The brace height is 7.375 if that's a difference.

[@lucas33653]

hey people, i own one of these bows and i dont know how to adjust the cable arm, when i loose the screw, i cant turn the cable arm, can anyone help

[@joncooper1145]

I've shot this bow. Its draw cycle is anything but harsh. The Lazer is liquid silk

[@joshinthecity]

Ordered mine yesterday. 50 lb draw in black.

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

How did you go with your Lazer ? Is it good or what you expected ? Tell us what you think. 🤔

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

Did you get your Lazer ? What do you think of it ?

[@medialution]

So which one would you recommend to me? Sanlida Hero vs. PSE Lazer? I‘m an advanced Barebore shooter and want to step in into compound? Please help 😅

[@leekellet3853]

Could you do a full review of the Mybo Origin and compare with this bow?

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

No Mybo Revolution vs PSE citation.🏹🤠👍

[@sahhull]

I've had a Mybo Origin for the last 4 years.

[@rogerkay8603]

This sounds ideal, but shoot fingers and worried about string pinch dropping from a 40" ata Xpression.

[@countdooku5703]

Seems to be very decent budget target bow, changing this PSE piece of plastic for holding cables on rolling one, might make this bow even smoother.

[@jkpisces]

is this better than the PSE Drive NXT?

[@mopa1968]

Arrow at 10:25? Victory what?

[@olliesmith3881]

I hope they make a shorter ata model that accommodates for even shorter draw lengths. Like the centrix sd

[@andrewtorres254]

Steven have you ever shot the Lazer in a competition?

[@andrewtorres254]

Steven I just got this bow today 3/16/2022. I need to decrease the draw length from 29 to 27. No instruction on how to do this. Can I do it without a bow press and what letter is for 27.5 and 27 draw length. Thank you, Andy

[@oldsteamer1747]

hi andy ,i have had my lazer about 6 mts now ,adjust the mods to the f hole ,is about 27.5 and try it ,no need for a bow press just loosen the allen screws til the mod is loose enough to turn ,do top and bottom ,i do find i need a fair amount of added weight on the lower rear stabliser mount as it feels a light bow ,mayby thats just me but ishhot better with it

[@andrewtorres254]

@@oldsteamer1747 Thank you for the information. I am shooting at 271/2 and am quite happy with the bow performance so far. I purchased a 30 inch stabilizer and find it is enough for me right now. First time shooting a target bow. I need to get use to the stabilizer. The boy itself is very stable. I am shooting with a hunting bow sight because that’s what I have from a previous hunting bow. It works fine. I need to learn about dove tail sights, scopes and lenses. I am reading about them though. I would appreciate advice on a good target sight and scope. Not the most expensive. Perhaps something in the middle that won’t break my wallet. Thanks, Andy

[@andrewtorres254]

I got the 60lbs now. But at 27.5 it shows that it is only 56.8 lbs. It’s easy to pull the bow.

[@oldsteamer1747]

@@andrewtorres254 hi andy ,yes they seem to have a easy to pull cam,for target use ,not agressive hunting cam ,due to old age and bad back i got the 40 pound ,to use on my bad days ,also a warm up bow befor using some of my others ,[i have a few]

[@andrewtorres254]

@@oldsteamer1747 I am going to be 64 in May. I started having kids again with my second wife. So I have young one that keep me playing and thinking young. I like that (although my body tells me I am not 18). I can do without the muscle pain from playing street hockey. Archery allows me to meditate and calm the mind and body. I’ve been shooting a bow since I was 8 years old. Self taught via books and now KZbin. I’ve hunted with recurve and compound. I only hunt with a compound now. And, since last week, I have started target archery with a target bow. I’d like to get into senior competition at some point. I have never participated in a archery club or any kind of archery community shooting except for shooting in the back yard with my wife and two sons.

[@jeffrsd]

Really like your reviews. Are you going to review the EVL 32?

[@keefer88]

When you're so good you get a bow 18,180 years early.

[@typhoon2827]

😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I see what you did there.

[@rvn8099]

can you review Mathews v3 31 and 27?

[@potshot23]

I've been wanting to try this bow, but I have a 200 mile one way trip, ugh. All I want to know is how long is the valley, as I shoot fingers with a clicker. If you pull to the stops, then slowly let up to the pullover how much distance is that? Maybe a 1/2". Could you get someone to measure this distance from the wall to first break over? If I can't get at least a 1/2" of valley room, then it won't work for me. Thanks, Steve from Ohio..

[@timh9246]

The valley is short. I don't have a draw board to measure accurately, but it doesn't feel like anything close to 1/2". Personally, I wouldn't should the Lazer with fingers, but I'm used to fingers with much longer bows - 70-72" recurves or a 46" compound,

[@rogerkay8603]

If string pinch, drop your lower finger (if shooting split)

[@beardedarchery3576]

PSE made a Laser bow back in the 70's

[@rogerkay8603]

Sold! Ordered mine from UK supplier, 6 weeks order time :(

[@rogerkay8603]

Love it, draw cycle is great. Had to wind my Xpression down but not the Lazer.

[@davidsalman8362]

What phone did you use to record the video? it's much crisp with a better resolution honestly

[@sahhull]

I'm sure since Steve is a grown up. He'll use a camera.

[@davidsalman8362]

@@sahhull i Agree Southy, he'll use a Camera indeed :|

[@chriswalter4887]

very good, my Lazer comes next week

[@keystosuccess_]

at 23 inches draw length do I get a centrix or wait and get the lazer?

[@liamboyle9199]

Centrix size will likely fit you better.

[@thomasstanworth]

Centrix SD

[@keystosuccess_]

@@liamboyle9199 thanks

[@jupiter8404]

Could anyone comment please on if this bow would be ok for finger shooting with a draw length of 26.5. Cheers.

[@rogerkay8603]

Should be, I'm a finger shooter at 27"

[@jayytee8062]

Feeenom? Isn't it fen-om like venom?

[@ccleadge]

yep, its a ph, like phoenix.

[@PaniKontrol]

Phenom is pronounced fee-nom.

[@ccleadge]

@@PaniKontrol its a PH for fucks sake, its not that hard to grasp. fenom would be how its said.

[@PaniKontrol]

@@ccleadge Google the word. Pronunciation is a long E. The question is not that Ph sounds like an F.

[@jayytee8062]

Might have to check a manufacturer video if available and see how they pronounce it.

[@Buran01]

That draw cycle... Is a Mathews.

[@wcwcgarner2717]

In the USA its 800 dollars.

[@timh9246]

Stephen is in Australia, and is talking in Australian dollars. So in USD, the equivalent price is around 740-750.

[@wcwcgarner2717]

@@timh9246 I know thanks.

[@jonoedwards4195]

@@wcwcgarner2717 Now We must hope Biden drops the dollar to get Us Exports moving, back to 2012 numbers and We score or even better, beat,, what Our Yank Brothers have to pay! Hahhaha, the Archery Economist Corner. You started it Wc. All the best Friend. } >>----> >>---->@

[@ee222]

during 2020, i did some serious bow shopping to try to determine what would best work for me as a "just-getting-started-bow". since i'm not one to buy the cheapest item on the market, and i can't afford the most expensive, coupled with the fact that i am totally new at archery, i found several decent models coming in around $500 with probably the elite ember being possibly my top choice. unfortunately, it seems supply was/is very limited across the board and i could never find a dealer that had, in stock, at least 2 of the several brands of bows that i am interested in, so i was never able to do a comparison test to see which is best for me. that being said, you mention this PSE being a bow for the "budget" minded and i think you also mentioned "beginners" in conjunction with the LAZER. in my opinion, as a begninner, i would NEVER spend $1,000(us) on a "beginner's bow" no matter how good they are, especially when you have quality competition selling their starting bows around $400-600(us) like the elite ember and several of the mission brand bows. to me, the PSE LAZER is more of an intermediate/advanced priced bow, NOT a beginner's priced bow. i guess what i'm trying to say is that PSE really missed the mark with their price point of this bow, because as a beginner, as i had mentioned, $400-600 is what i consider a valid quality entry level. if i was upgrading, i wouldn't even consider the PSE LAZER, i would look more into those bows costing slightly more (ex, the $1500-2000[us] range). anyway, great vid! thanks for the info.

[@sahhull]

You have to understand. This person is based in Australia.... So he quotes prices in Aus dollars. Not everyone is a Murican

[@15outdoor]

if you're looking for "just-getting-started-bow". PSE Stinger Max should fit the bill at around usd400, which is about same category of Elite Ember or others Mission brand bows. In this video, Steven talking about budget TARGET COMPOUND BOW.

[@SpikeJonesTheCr0oked]

This sells for 799 US 🇺🇸 . Notice the accent he means 1000 🇦🇺 dollars.

[@jpbowhunter4307]

Going to stick with my Dominator Pro...

[@bowmadman]

It competes against the Bowtech Specialist II

[@timh9246]

Only broadly speaking, at least here in Australia. In Aus and Europe, the Specialist 2 is 25-30% more expensive than the Lazer, so it's not really competition for budget conscious archers. In fact, Steven sells the Supra Focus for only about $50 more than the Specialist 2, so if the Bowtech is real competition, then the Supra would be as well. His point is that there isn't another non-Chinese bow in competition at the price point of the Lazer, and the Bowtech isn't at the same price point here in Aus

[@bowmadman]

@@timh9246 it is interesting to see pricing differences around the world. In Canada, the Lazer is $1000 and the Specialist II is $899

[@timh9246]

@@bowmadman That is interesting, especially as the AUD and CAD have pretty similar value. The Bowtech is about $400 cheaper in Canada compared to here, that's a huge difference!

[@bowmadman]

@@timh9246 I’ve noticed that on a few manufacturers Archery Supplies sells. I’m thinking the difference is in the shipping. Canada and the US have high trade volumes. I believe that PSE has better shipping rates to Australia than the other bow manufacturers

[@greenhoodedvigilante458]

You wrote '20201' in the title instead of '2021'.

[@iwilrage]

Very good bow..name hurts it

[@liamboyle9199]

Cool bow, not sure how I feel about the plastic limb pockets (fairly sure they are). I think this deserves a comparison to the Mybo Origin.

[@jamietwigg5152]

They are an aluminum limb pocket

[@liamboyle9199]

@@jamietwigg5152 I thought that at first too but I'm sure somewhere it's been said it's a plastic😂

[@timh9246]

Liam, my Lazer is due for delivery this week after a 3 month wait, I'll let you know if it is plastic

[@liamboyle9199]

@@timh9246 awesome, if it is indeed an aluminium pocket.

[@Oldtanktapper]

At about 2.35 he states metal limb pockets.

[@marylandflyer5670]

When will big manufacturers let customers choose the color of the limbs? Seems like an obvious “custom” change that should be easy to offer. The lettering on the Lazer is kind of toy looking.

[@mplovecraft]

The graphics are flat out bad, but it's intentional. People shop with their eyes. If this looks better than the $2000 bow they will go with this.

[@vincentdolan3425]

hi ,i was going to purchase a mybo origin ,,from merlin ,they are made to order 14 day wait ,they do a silver riser option ,they make the cams and andoize them black i wanted silver cams ,how hard can that be ? ,only to be told cant do it ,wont do it ,i purchased a lazer from a differnt shop ,lost a sale and a customer ,but there again thats merlins customer service ,or lack of ,,would not expect a off the shelf ,large company to do it ,but a small made to order manufacture i would

[@rudy03000200]

Super bow!!!!!

[@tig3r_lily]

title says 20201 instead of 2021

[@flushot6513]

20201 are you a time traveler

[@NPC-fl3gq]

Nah, the 3DHV is just *that* fast!!

[@rogerkay8603]

5 minutes with a hairdryer will sort those limb graphics out. I can finally justify buying a new bow at full price not a second-hand one.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

If you want to get rid of the graphics, try some contact cement for 30 seconds and wipe off/away the graphics. Unfortunately you may also invalidate your warranty.

[@rogerkay8603]

@@theamazinggoldfish8713 Good to know, thanks buddy.

[@kauehenrique8080]

sell the eagle oneida kestrel on ebay i beg buy for 200 dollars i am brazilian and the tariff of Brazil is very expensive the dollar is high please

[@noeramirez4975]

Archery Supplies this bow is the worst riser with a miss alignment at the grip, or is a defective design or they made it by purpose to force us go to the next levels bows. Big Disappoint PSE don't respond to any contact, a waste of money. Try other brand, 1 of 10 🤔

[@JAYFOX4]

20201......or 2021? haha

[@5jjt]

...22 one-thousand, 21 one-thousand, 20 one-thousand?

[@blackarm3265]

So you gave up on the accent?do you like that 👻 more than the accent?why don't you try the new B3 by pro or B3 bg ghost check them out at Lancaster archery. Com

[@TyrantExterminator1776]

What people don't realize or forget A LOT of the EXTRA COST is nothing but NAME.