I Shot Every Flagship Bow w/ GLOVE & BLINDFOLDED

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MFJJ puts James from Bow Disciples through a vigorous test to see if he can guess flagship compound bow and arrows while being blindfolded and wearing a snowboarding glove. James shoots a Hoyt RX8, Mathews Lift 33, Darton Sequel 33, Bowtech Carbon One X, Elite Kairos, PSE, and Bear compound bows in the test at the Spokane Valley Archery Store in Washington.

[@jons7e]

It really goes to show that people have bias due to what they think it should feel like, and it also shows that all the bows are pretty close and you shouldn’t pick a bow based on draw cycle alone because you’ll get use to it

[@BowDisciples]

Facts

[@elncalls]

Me at my bow shop, Can I use a blindfold? Bow shop says, stop using drugs!

[@BowDisciples]

😂😂😂

[@gordonneverdies]

Props for doing the vid over with the glove!!

[@BowDisciples]

You bet 🫡

[@billatkinson6807]

You guys need to do more videos together. Educational and funny.

[@BowDisciples]

Will do

[@duaneforrest7395]

This video was fantastic. So glad you did the glove test follow up to the first blind test.

[@BowDisciples]

Us too!

[@mikerugar5440]

Awsome between the 2. Happy you guys did the glove one quick and didn't have to wait on this video.

[@BowDisciples]

For sure

[@royhoglund1322]

Pretty interesting test! You know you'll catch some heat for this one though! Love the interaction between you and MFJJ! Keep the videos coming!

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks again!

[@brianbaures6409]

Hell yeah, awesome video. That was a lot of fun. Really cool seeing how your perception changed with the glove on.

[@BowDisciples]

Yeah for sure, it was wild

[@chris_f_eden]

Great video. Gotta go into my local shop Tuesday and ask them if I can bring a blindfold and welding glove in and shoot some bows 😂

[@BowDisciples]

Hahaha

[@brandonbonner7559]

Awesome video series guys, definitely need to refine a way to blind shoot these bows! Thanks for putting in this amount of work!

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@joshmorris8510]

Great video. I think that was an awesome way to test a bow.

[@BowDisciples]

I think so too!

[@kylemacdonell1450]

I love your attitude, keep being you ! BTW - I was about to pull the trigger on a HOYT RX8 ultra, now i'm on the fence !

[@BowDisciples]

Great bow 🏹

[@simoncooper6939]

Hi Guys, excellent follow up, good job. More, More ! !

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you!

[@v.hillegass4351]

Hahaha. Great video. But seeing you guys pull out the keystone lights makes me think you should have shot the frig!! Hahahaha.

[@BowDisciples]

😂😭

[@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86]

That is hilarious! I'm over here dying. I love the honesty thank you

[@BowDisciples]

😂😂😂

[@jordanhudson5075]

Hell yeah man, I bet this was so much fun to do, loved it, hope to see more of this, I wish the manufacturers would do tests like these

[@BowDisciples]

Yewww

[@D18Y]

Always a great time when Bow Discipline drops a video.

[@BowDisciples]

Yessir 🫡

[@johnbelusko6347]

Gotta say i was hoping he would have went ahead and snuck ur bow in just to see if the glove threw u off. As always my brothers, great vid. Hope to get to meet and shoot with tall someday.

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@davidsimpson3583]

One of the best comparence videos I have ever seen. Also the funnest.

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86]

If there was a way that MFJJ could incorporate James into his bow reviews whenever the new ones all come out, I think it would be the best review by far. It already is probably the best review that you can find, but then if you put James's personal opinions and everything else in it would just be hands down the best. No doubt

[@BowDisciples]

We might make that happen

[@scottgulden7035]

Absolutely awesome videos with the blind folds!!!

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@cseckel62]

The type of video the entire archery world needs to see . When people are so set in there ways of i shoot " THIS " brand and its the " BEST" thinking. they are influencing and have made up there minds before they shoot the bows. its perfectly fine to be set on a bow and buy it but if you want to find the one you like best its not always what you think. Mad props for this video with MFJJ , this video hits different. id like to see more of this type of content , real data for real shooters. i wonder if you could do this with bow accessories , releases ? , Stabs ? , clean some arrows and shoot them for a bit and see what you actually like ? maybe force yourself to try different arrow weights without knowing the weight? . Much love Bow Disciples

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you 🏹

[@JS-ji5bl]

That was a way cool test I loved it guys.. not to mention my two favorite archery KZbinrs together in the same video way cool... 🤙🏼✌🏼

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you!

[@justinwehner6025]

This was a lot better test, I liked seeing the unbiased thoughts

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@jonbrown9490]

This is a great video! It would be super cool if SVA offered a version of this to customers in the shop. I would make an appointment, pay a fee and drive to Spokane to buy a new bow if I could shoot a series of bows blind before I made a purchase.

[@BowDisciples]

That would be sweet

[@user-cr7oi9jo5q]

Josh those video were awesome with the glove and blindfold but the video before James can tell just buy the grips wow that amazing

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks 👍

[@jinshifu]

Great update to the testing by further blinding yourself to any clues. Looks like they all draw roughly the same, probably best to pick a bow based on accessories/features and what looks cool, honestly.

[@BowDisciples]

Agreed

[@douglasvaughn9530]

I'm also glad to see the Darton S33 get a high score as I have a left hander coming next week. Haven't even shot one but from what I hear it's a sleeper.

[@BowDisciples]

Great bow

[@MarvinWafflehouse91]

Great video , best bow test I ever seen 👍🏼

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@leroyjones769]

James’s vibe and personality is MONEY!!

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you sir

[@charleszielke2634]

His reaction on the Bear was funny. Way better test with glove on. I will the say ,the way a bow looks has big impact on my decision to purchase one.

[@BowDisciples]

Right on

[@jasonowens8872]

This is great!! Awesome video idea.

[@BowDisciples]

Glad you liked it!!

[@tcblankenship3483]

Thank you guys this was freakin awesome 🤘🏻

[@BowDisciples]

Appreciate you!

[@omarsedano4301]

WOW!!!!!!! So it’s all in your head technically. So because it’s a name brand people think it’s good, but the proof is in the pudding. Great video 😮👍🏼

[@BowDisciples]

Exactly!!

[@CMac0517]

Absolutely spectacular video!

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks so much!

[@gmatthewpaul]

Great video guys!

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

You guys are awesome this video was the bomb!!!

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@jakedublya15]

Great video and brings a whole different way to test bows. May want to check the Bear to make certain the cams are set correctly. Seems to be a big problem when with bow shops not putting in the correct setting.

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks, will do!

[@user-vl7gc2nv3m]

Bear is not set right,65lbs & 90% should feel like it's cam rolled over to far and you feel as to push off to let it down. Can't help the different cycle ...it's still only 65lbs you are pulling..yep back wall isn't a solid as an elite

[@BowDisciples]

Ok

[@SWMissouriOutdoors]

Haha, love the video. Although I love my Persist. Keep up the good content.

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@michaelhamilton4958]

I find it interesting that you always like the PSE Evolve (even when pulling it at The Bow and Arrow shop) but always discount it.

[@BowDisciples]

Great bows

[@spoofhoundify]

I have talked about doing this with my buddy for years when go shoot bows. Just hand me the bow and don't tell me what it is. A glove is the answer. This is a great video.

[@BowDisciples]

Yessir!

[@Jsfea01]

Great test & info. I couldn’t see all the data on the board at the end and then the data was quickly discussed. So hard to tell how each bow really ranked out. It would be helpful to have a data table pop up on the screen that could be paused for review. Thanks again for the test!

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you sir

[@velasquez8]

Worst to best Bear 3.4, Prime 7.0 Darton 7.35 Elite 7.4 Mathews 7.5 pse 7.55 Bowtech carbon 7.645 Hoyt 7.7 but first vid said best draw cycle, second said had worst draw

[@BowDisciples]

Solid

[@chris_f_eden]

Let’s goooo we get the part 2

[@BowDisciples]

Yewwww

[@user-od6pu8gu7v]

You guys need to do one where you eliminate a bow after shooting them all,like MFJJ does with new shooters! You guys keep me crackin up,good job!

[@BowDisciples]

Next time

[@mltron]

Good ol keystone. Cheers to a good video boys

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you so much

[@johnarcher9480]

How a bow feels on the shot is pretty much the last thing to worry about.

[@BowDisciples]

Agreed

[@richker2384]

Awesome video 🤘

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks a lot

[@wideopenmx850]

Cool video was fun to watch

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@dansmith8933]

For a second I thought he grabbed bud lights which would have ruined this entire review. Love them keystones!

[@BowDisciples]

Bud Light isn't canceled anymore

[@dansmith8933]

@@BowDisciples bud light will ALWAYS be cancelled my friend.

[@BowDisciples]

No Donnie T says it isn't

[@outdoorswithroostercurrie6984]

Great Video Fellas

[@BowDisciples]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Shawnbo812]

I would definitely have to try this out myself. I still think you are going to be able to tell even with the gloves and blindfolded because of the grip. Great video though

[@BowDisciples]

You will not be able to tell

[@sinepari9160]

You're making me want to try an Elite.

[@BowDisciples]

Give it a try

[@manueljuncosa8522]

Man this was awesome

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@HuntingCreatures]

Will love you guys do comparison of broadheads, but with live animals (pigs for example), and show results.

[@BowDisciples]

Roger

[@ronaldirvineII]

Great video bro

[@BowDisciples]

Appreciate it

[@robertporteus7700]

out standing vid. amazing he though the Darton was a bowtech.

[@BowDisciples]

Great rig

[@robertporteus7700]

@@BowDisciples I shoot the Darton Sequel 33 it’s a great bow.

[@BowDisciples]

@@robertporteus7700 Awesome!

[@stokermeister3]

Don’t kill the fridge 😱 😂😂😂

[@BowDisciples]

😂😂😂

[@jacobhollis8647]

Love that Keith Stone was able to make an appearance!

[@timbow50]

So, who is this guy thats he’s so whatever?

[@BowDisciples]

😂

[@chris_f_eden]

“Well I can’t see it” 😂

[@BowDisciples]

😂😂😂😂

[@david.6040]

Good stuff!

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks David

[@TheChattanoogaBandit]

I think you beat them up enough 😂😂 those bear bows are not great tho

[@BowDisciples]

Hahaha

[@c.r.rg9529]

He looks like the goofy clone in the movie "multiplicity" "She touched my peppy" if he could've just said that I would have lost it

[@BowDisciples]

Love it

[@c.r.rg9529]

@@BowDisciples I just kept waiting for you to shoot the fridge

[@BowDisciples]

😂😂😂

[@nate54557]

Yall should consider having multiple people do this test to see if others have similar outcomes

[@BowDisciples]

Josh did it also, his video will be up this week

[@buckrush8612]

Seeing the darton that high might of sold me on it

[@BowDisciples]

Great rig

[@barbellsandbowhunting]

All about the feeling

[@BowDisciples]

Yewwww 🏹

[@benmcrae9385]

Ill say it again. This test setup needs to be on a shirt!

[@BowDisciples]

Maybe 🤔

[@wildamericanarchery5129]

Seemed like the Darron killed it man

[@BowDisciples]

Sweet rig

[@Below_Average_Sports]

So safe to assume you won’t be replacing the bowtech with a Bear 😂

[@BowDisciples]

😂

[@katiek7649]

i wonder if i can have my friends do this when they go bow shopping for their first one

[@BowDisciples]

It's a great method

[@CarlosRamirez-vq5cr]

A little biased to bowtech lol I think most of us would be the same way but great video fun to watch

[@BowDisciples]

I had no clue what any of them were lol

[@CarlosRamirez-vq5cr]

@@BowDisciples ya Josh came up with a good one I mean I have a Mathew’s and the bows that felt the best would all be Mathew’s to me lol hats off to u though u didn’t try to touch the bow with the non glove hand made for great content

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks brother

[@dans6476]

Backwall is soft on the prime? Does anyone else feel that way? (first real bow purchase) I personally think my inline3 is great! Was considering upgrading to a Elite or PSE in the future.

[@BowDisciples]

Definitely a bit spongy

[@illinoispublicland4680]

Honestly I know this would be a pain for a regular shop to go through every day. But there is really so much bias when choosing a bow. I’d say majority of people coming in already have 3-4 brands there not even considering but I bet this test would surprise them. Kinda thinking more shops should go this route lol.

[@BowDisciples]

Oh for sure

[@bensmith2665]

😂😂I ordered a bear Alaskan XT...can he shoot the price point and mid range bows for comparison to the flagship bows? Sounds like a cool video? Big fan always watch

[@BowDisciples]

We can probably make that happen

[@liamburt2628]

so do you guys have a favourite? having shot the 'full bow feel' in the first vid, and then just the draw and backstop on 2nd vid, which are your top bows?

[@BowDisciples]

Would have to look at the scores

[@liamburt2628]

could you throw up a pic at some stage please. pausing the video covers the board so i cant read anything! thanks ​@BowDisciples

[@BowDisciples]

I'll see what I can dig up

[@dannyadamson2198]

That was fun

[@BowDisciples]

Super

[@TheRealEricRose]

Feels like holding a 2x4 😂😂😂

[@BowDisciples]

😂

[@Matto_Harvo]

Darton got best review

[@BowDisciples]

Great rig

[@Pygex]

Just goes to show all the big brands are great, get the one that fits you and your wallet 😂

[@BowDisciples]

For sure

[@stokermeister3]

He looks like Ali G’s cousin with the hat and the glasses lol 😂

[@BowDisciples]

😂 classic

[@mgrundy]

great idea and video. How much bourbon you got in that fridge?

[@BowDisciples]

Good question

[@mgrundy]

@@BowDisciples given the results, are you gonna go down the rabbit hole of testing and potentially shooting a new bow setup?

[@BowDisciples]

Time will tell 🤔

[@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86]

These videos are hilarious. In the best with James and Josh's little wise ass cracks and what not and then Brianna throws in her two parts especially cuz her and James are a couple dude. If you guys live closer together and made videos all the time, it'd be off the chain or Rocker however you want to say it

[@BowDisciples]

Gahaha thanks bro

[@thistledewoutdoors3331]

Harbor freight arc welding gloves

[@BowDisciples]

Yewww

[@olehemlock]

The Gimp 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BowDisciples]

😂

[@jons7e]

Test 3, James has to tell which arrow hits his 🥜 blindfolded

[@BowDisciples]

Hahahaha

[@gl4evah]

Lovely

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks

[@davidgeske4798]

This is very interesting. I think you should do it one more time give a score move on. Don’t try to guess the bow.

[@BowDisciples]

That's a good idea

[@Philly_4_for_4]

Chugs like Napoleon Dynamite.

[@BowDisciples]

Iconic

[@redball4093]

Coll vid

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you

[@dewboy910]

It just shows that people can be very biased when doing comparisons. Which is why I don't care what someone else thinks of a particular bow. I have to shoot it for myself.

[@BowDisciples]

Yuppp

[@stuartbaker3326]

I laughed my arse off when he said the lift felt like a PSE😂😂😂 That's the worst feeling mathews I've ever shot. Ya'll should get him to shoot a phase 4, and see if it feels better to him. Those new cams are trash imo.

[@BowDisciples]

I'll have to try it

[@tonymartin790]

What’s up with bear flagships having basically zero valley and ten ton draw cycles? Who at Bear pulled it back and was like “yup this is the one, let’s make that our flagship” ??!

[@BowDisciples]

Couldn't tell you

[@ColoursOfDan02]

Might be their crude way of getting the speed up.

[@BowDisciples]

Possibly

[@Thedesertplumber]

🎉🎉🎉

[@BowDisciples]

🏹🏹🏹

[@UnBound-Archery]

Love it 😂

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks bro

[@Eightball2516]

Should have used mid grade bows to see if he could do the same thing

[@BowDisciples]

We may give it a rip

[@brianfletcher319]

😂😂

[@BowDisciples]

🏹🏹

[@douglasvaughn9530]

Elite Kairos would've got a 7.8-8.0.

[@BowDisciples]

Oh yeah?

[@Hungry_Tree_Ghost]

Thoroughly enjoyed both videos. Great job. In hindsight, for other future flagship bow tests: Blind fold shooter with shade 10 welding glasses. Have tester wear glove, or maybe wrap grip with electrical tape to get rid of familiarity, but allows transfer of vibration. Choose a starter bow (burner bow) that would be yesteryear's bow, so that the shooter can score it with an average score. That way the new year's flagship bows won't be scored with that "gotta start somewhere" score. Do not allow shooter to know what brands, models they're shooting, and make it so they don't have to guess what it is, so more objectivity is added, instead of perceived influence. It'd be fun to add the shooter's personal bow at the very end without their knowledge of doing so, that way they can shoot all other bows, and then judge their bow, objectively. Also, don't let them know it's not the last bow.

[@BowDisciples]

🏹 thanks!

[@drewanderson502]

Should have thrown in a recurve with a d-loop on it…

[@BowDisciples]

Hahaha for sure

[@BowDisciples]

Hahaha for sure

[@ZachC-130]

I liked this video a lot until you pulled a Keystone out of the fridge.

[@BowDisciples]

😂😂😂

[@Not_Andrew_Huberman]

Buy a bow based off how well it holds, weight, ata, performance.. they all draw back

[@BowDisciples]

Bingo