Bowtech Virtue: Compound Bow UNDER 4 lbs.!!!!

[@robmattingly5279]

Awesome bow! Thank you for the review PJ Riley!

[@onemoreguitar]

I setup an Honor for a customer a few months back. It was a nice shooting bow, felt good in the hand, and the accessories were pretty good too. The relief map etched on the bow and cams looked awesome. When I originally saw the price tag I thought it was just a gimmick, but I was actually pretty impressed with the whole package and just the bow itself. Was wondering if they would release it as a bare bow. I’m more of a Hoyt guy, but If it’s an Honor without the bling, should be a good shooter and definitely worth a look.

[@murphyolivier312]

Aint gonna lie imma be honest owned a Hoyt Nitrium 30. After 6 months sold it. Now i own a Bowtech ss34 . Awww i love it. Now i want another 1😂😂

[@Brian-Urban9048]

I remember when I saw the $75,000+ sticker on a beautiful, shiny Ford Bronco. I laughed out loud on the lot. The lot is still full of the things. I hope Bowtech knows what it is doing.

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

A new Bronco starts at $39k.

[@Brian-Urban9048]

@LancasterArcherySupply not the 4-door ones sitting at Porter Ford in Newark Delaware!

[@blackbeard0323]

Super awesome! Stoked about the new materials, making it worth the price jump. Titanium and magnesium alloy, for the same price as a heavy ass carbon POS! I'm in on this one BT. $16, lizard skin .05 mil and shes warm to the touch as well.

[@80whitetail]

I'm intrigued by this bow, but the additional cost will definitely factor in. I guess I'm a little bit confused why they didn't use titanium hardware that has a black finish so it doesn't reflect in the field.

[@daemonescarnifex]

Its on the right track but really needed a lower stabilizer mount or an integrated stand. As well as just going with picatinny sight mount instead of this proprietary mount.

[@GoneHuntinbutlerfarmoutdoors]

Looks like a copy of expedition archery’s 3.65 lb magnite bow line that was launched last year, cerakote finishes and all and cost about 400$ more.

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

Actually Xpedition came out with magnite in 2021. They just made them totally different in last couple years starting with the Xlite’s. And yes, I believe this sounds very much like that material.

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

Xpedition was using that material in 2021.

[@Gibsonlife573]

I've been saying it for the longest time the SS 34 is one of the best bows I've ever shot hands down and I have five of them I have the Reckoning I have the older vxr I have the PSE 34 I have the prime inline 35 the prime and the SS 34 I got them set up to where they really draw very close to each other my hunting bow drawers and shoots more like my I want more holding weight though so it don't have that huge Valley and my shot breaks a lot easier it seems

[@sheyanderson4371]

I have the SX80 and think it is the best platform Bowtech has ever made. They missed an opportunity not marketing that bow better because the stability and draw of that bow is incredible and pulling 80# on comfort, feels like 70#. I shoot it on comfort at 75# all during the offseason for indoor and 3D and have no problems. It may be a ways down the road, or maybe never, but a near perfect Bowtech bow would be the new 34" platform in AeroMag, with an 80# option.

[@Orr_s]

I was really digging this until i looked up the insane pricing….although its a touch on the shorter ATA length for me personally….2200 bucks is insane. Im all set lol

[@davbe5463]

yeah, honestly it’s sorta insane to me how people give sights a bunch of crap for being too much money, but then a bow can cost this much and nobody seems to mind

[@Orr_s]

@ the whole industry is price gouging just like everything else since covid..airlines, vehicle manufacturers, insurance etc etc. who can honestly even want to buy that in todays economy…i been saying im gonna buy a new bow for the past 3 years and just cant justify it

[@davbe5463]

@ i got a new lift x and a UV slider… honestly the price was atrocious but polish a turd and i’m in 😂

[@KS-we9bb]

How much are carbon bows that weigh more?

[@davbe5463]

@ also too much money, there’s also aluminum options they don’t weight substantially more. i know every ounce is important but to make an 800$ jump for a minuscule about of weight isn’t for me

[@Capcom32]

Warm to the touch ?

[@SJAYGAMES]

We can’t afford this now. Come on guys

[@MrRazorback1975]

I like BowTech’s tuning technology. I don’t like that their speeds are based on the performance setting which is no fun to shoot, comfort setting is pretty slow.

[@michaelbushey2787]

I want this bow soo bad. I have the ss34 which i love, but this looks so nice. Time lock, deadlock,grip lock. Cant wait to he able to afford one. Gotta save up for a bit. 😂😂

[@patg2544]

Please tell me what metal is top secret that hasn’t been discovered?

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

How the heck am I supposed to know????

[@ericeverson6822]

I love my ss34 2200 in this economy you’d have to be a millionaire to get one

[@EDHBowman]

Henry Bass invented that grip… Drip, drip.

[@joshstevens9528]

Where did you hear that?

[@dukeitsk9624]

Yup it's crazy that's why I switched to trad archery it's a whole lot cheaper

[@therman6813]

I wish the limb stops would get improved.

[@bbmas1930]

yep they are junk

[@tjblackforest69]

Limb legs. Please BOWTECH , do something about that.

[@kylehouser9176]

For the love of god put a pic mount on your bows!!

[@josephfolsom2030]

And the cost is? Drumroll please.

[@TheSchmuel]

$2200....

[@mattgipe84]

Does this material act like carbon in the winter and it’s warmer to the touch than aluminum?

[@markkobza8129]

Nope, just lighter....​@@mattgipe84

[@CecilBrown1620]

@@TheSchmuelthat’s highway robbery.

[@sheyanderson4371]

@@CecilBrown1620 That's MSRP, your local shops may have it for $2100 and that is fair given the rest of the market. I personally would've liked to have seen it at $2k or less, but it's a first gen platform with new/more expensive materials and a titanium bolt kit.

[@capricornmagic63]

People seem to think that using the term Military grade, aerospace grade makes the product other-worldly. Magnesium and what rare metals? Just another marketing gimmick, now stand back to avoid the nerd stampede. None of those minimal features justifies the price. I have two Elite Rezults and they're not going to be cast aside for the new 'next best thing'

[@greekmaster1001]

$2200?? Sorry I'll stick with my PSE xpedite NXT and bowtech solution for many more years

[@davemartin660]

Not for me i like heavier bows I have a 3.9 lb old bow and end up adding weight till it reached 4.5lb

[@AnthonSa]

"Super balanced" - simply holds it up in the air... even if it is, what he did proved nothing, lol.

[@Gibsonlife573]

Man why did you do that 32 inches you could at least went 33 hopefully 34

[@davbe5463]

@@Gibsonlife573 weight

[@halfstep67]

If they came out with a 32 and a 33, someone would complain because they didn't come out with a 32.5.

[@jeremiahdavis7666]

Don’t forget… it’s only $2200!!🤢

[@KS-we9bb]

Cheaper than most carbon bows

[@jeremiahdavis7666]

@@KS-we9bb And.... also not worth it!

[@jeremiahdavis7666]

@@KS-we9bb Hoyt $2149, PSE $1899, PRIME $1699, ELITE $1599.88 Bowtech has lost their minds! Bows are already pushing the limit for most and now tipping the scale at over $2000. What is happening to this industry? We’re allowing it because we keep paying for this overpriced stuff!

[@matthewgroseclose4973]

Nobody asked for a $2200 bow

[@ajbholsters2035]

$2200

[@mikemccomas1440]

Keep your money and buy a used destroyer or patriot they are both 3.9 lbs and 33 ATA with a longer brace height. Crazy how they want us to believe it costs 2k to make a 3.7# bow.

[@jesusisalive3227]

The new material is crazy expensive. Plus, there are different machining processes with magnesium due to fire risks. Xpedition is using the same stuff, and it's also spendy. The more it becomes available, the lower the prices will be.

[@mikemccomas1440]

Doubt the price will go down people are dying mining precious metals for catalytic converters

[@davemartin660]

​@jesusisalive3227 very unlikely the price will drop all they have done is go up and up

[@Known2Bintense]

Until bowtech offers 75 or 80lb limbs on their "speed" bows im out plus they need a pic mount

[@justinlee2642]

You can get 75# out of a 70 pretty easy , after that there is really no point

[@halfstep67]

Higher poundage doesn't do help as much as you may think.

[@justinlee2642]

@@halfstep67 exactly, complaining over 5# is just hog wash 🤣 shows how clueless people are

[@Known2Bintense]

@@justinlee2642 23 bucks taken in Indiana 135/186 inches yeah pretty clueless

[@justinlee2642]

@@Known2Bintense 🤣wtf does that have to do with Draw weight on compound bows Mr. High fence 🤡 I have 33 so that's really not impressive.......

[@mikehottinger4212]

Historically I’ve been a Bowtech fanboy. Frankly, I’m underwhelmed. I find their approach to “center mass” inefficient and not even mentioned in this video. Why not just go with pic mounts for the sight in addition to the rest? Bowtech’s marketing seems very weak too. Beyond ease of tuning, there’s not a very compelling set of benefits to buy this bow. It may be Mach 30DS here I come.

[@EmergeFromTheAshes1]

Just curious. What would you liked to have saw that was different ?

[@mikehottinger4212]

@ Well, #1 - picatinny mount in front (for sights) in addition to the one on the rear which they didn’t mention in the video; #2 - 33” axle to axle (more stability with small sacrifice to weight and maneuverability), #3 - 6.5” Brace Height (a little more forgiveness with small sacrifice in speed, #4 - improved marketing (should’ve been announced b4 ATA, back up the claims about the Magnesium alloy with DATA re vibration, strength, rigidity, etc, attract some KZbin influence (aka Matthews/Hoyt). BTW, If the Mag Alloy is so “super secret” but in the same breath the Defense industry released it to “the public?” I believe Bowtech is owned by a VC outfit. If so, I can’t believe they’re happy with their investment at this point. Could be wrong though. If I’m correct, a major shot of “sizzle” is needed at Bowtech. I own two Solution SS’s that I’ve shot for the past 4-5 years. I was hoping this “exciting” announcement at ATA would be a major step forward…not so sure. Oh yeah, no mention of the price….what’s the value proposition?

[@optimuscrime608]

@@mikehottinger4212The Mag alloy is no secret. Xpedition, and now Obsession are both using it as well

[@KS-we9bb]

There is a center mass pic mount adapter, so you can use a pic mount style sight.

[@mikehottinger4212]

@ unnecessary addition of weight to me.

[@archerdude100]

To expensive. Hope it fails.

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

And the award for the most uplifting comment of the morning goes to

[@capricornmagic63]

@@LancasterArcherySupply You must admit it is very expensive, you guys know as well as anyone that it's not the bow it's the Archer. Small features do not make a significant difference to performance no matter what the marketing departments claim. If you were on the look out for a new bow, would you honestly pay 2200 dollars for it?

[@davbe5463]

it’s ugly 😭

[@kenraterink]

Still to scared of thier limbs to offer a 75 and 80 lbs option like everyone else... id buy one if they had a 75#+

[@michaelbushey2787]

They do. The SX 80. 2 years ago they released it. And they havent had limb problems for years. Now they have a whole new system and make them in house now. They are within a tight threshold and number3d together. I would be more worri3d about mathews limbs more right now. They have been having major limb problems.

[@aaronhawk4200]

​@michaelbushey2787 their limb problems were minor little spliters that didn't even effect the bow

[@kenraterink]

@michaelbushey2787 true but it only has deadlock.. none of the other new "lock" technology and is 1# heavier than this virtue model

[@Known2Bintense]

​@@michaelbushey2787 yeah but who is going to shoot an 80lb sx80 that is slower than other brands 70lb bows dropped the ball they need 75/80lb limbs on their 340 ibo bows

[@justinlee2642]

Shows how clueless you really are 🙄 almost every 70 will hit 75# will very small adjustments. Some dang near out the box that way

[@jayfry905]

Speed is not accurate and the price is a joke

[@optimuscrime608]

No pic mount for the sight? I’m out