Budget Compound Bow Battle!

[@aaronbuehler1270]

Part of the Diamond Army!! Edge 320 is still being shot daily 3 years in and has taken 1 deer each year. For the money… solid $ spent

[@BowDisciples]

Fantastic bow!

[@xposition2001]

I was just at the shop yesterday and I bought the Zion. I haven't shot since I was a teenager. I am in my early 40s now. I have a left shoulder problem. I must say the Zion is such a pleasure to shot. No problem with the shoulder shooting at 60lbs. Thanks Joe for hooking me up.

[@BowDisciples]

Right on! Congratulations on the new rig 🏹

[@sheyanderson4371]

My first bow was a Diamond Edge SB-1 (just an older model of the one in the video), and I still shoot it today. I have upgraded to a Revolt X and have an SR350 coming in, but that Diamond is still so much fun to just grab and go sling some arrows with. Not only is it fun, but it is a good bow to go back to as it has a lot less forgiveness than my other bows, so its a good reminder that I need to always rely on better technique and not the bow/components. Even if you have the means for a flagship type bow, I still recommend to anyone starting with one of these. When you do eventually upgrade, they still make a more than capable backup bow or better yet, a bow to hand down to someone else so they can shoot with you. Great video, and I wish more archery channels and shops would promote these lower end bows like you have!

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks Shey! Awesome comment and info!

[@JLUnit416]

I cut my teeth on a Bowtech Fuel, almost a predecessor to that Edge because it had Binary cams at a time when the Diamond line had a yoked cable. I shot that bow for a year, then went a different direction when I started chasing speed. Hasn't seen much use in the past 8 years, or so. I recently picked up an SS34, which I love, but tonight, I found myself shooting my Fuel again, which gave me a bit of nostalgia and a newfound appreciation for it. I may bring it back to my local pro shop, have it restrung and use it as a situational backup to my SS34.

[@spetzie5]

Went from the diamond edge 320 to the carbon zion. Both fantastic bows. Honestly I can't tell much of a difference between the two. In fact if I wasn't passing the diamond to my husband who has shoulder damage (needs a lighter poundage bow), I wouldn't have upgraded. If your looking for a cheaper bow that still performs exceptionally, I can't recommend the diamond edge 320 and the carbon zion enough.

[@BowDisciples]

Awesome! Glad you like them

[@DMKelly20]

Was just at this shop on Tuesday! I was getting the sights adjusted on my new Bear Cruzer G2 (my first bow). Got to take my first few shots with it, and going to be getting some more target practice in on Sunday at a local range. Really enjoyed the service I experienced at this shop.

[@BowDisciples]

Glad you enjoyed it! Did you tell them you watched the videos?

[@DMKelly20]

@@BowDisciples I did not, but I will next time I’m there. Planning to make them my archery store from here on out.

[@BowDisciples]

Good call! Can't beat them

[@diesel4lg]

Excellent vidéo. Going from to crossbow to my first compound bow. Keep up the great work.

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks a lot! We will

[@shootscoot883]

I have been running a Martin Saber compound bow I bought in 2011 brand new while I was still in the service. Yes it isn't anything fancy what so ever but it still works!!! I just don't have the money to upgrade I would like to hand it down to my oldest son who is 12 but like I said I just can't afford another bow!!! Gonna put another season on it so fingers crossed!!!

[@BowDisciples]

Awesome! Good plan 👌

[@chrississon2646]

I am going back n forth on the Elite Terrain n encore now

[@BowDisciples]

Tough choice

[@johnnewcomb5162]

Great video . Now you need to do a video on older bows that you can get cheap. Don't leave out the bowtech experience plus some some of your older favorites because you can come across some of the older bows at a great price.

[@BowDisciples]

Very true!

[@kevinmason3086]

I have a Hoyt carbon matrix bow I have a 33" draw so my bow is a 32 1/2 draw length with a 1/2" loop and I also shoot a tru- fire release with full metal jacket arrows. I also shoot 65 lbs. I'm 53 years old now.

[@BowDisciples]

Awesome!

[@lastminuteprepping143]

I just traded my carbon icon in a few days ago for a new bowtech SS34. It was the model before the carbon Zion, but side by side was is identical! I shot it for 3 years and always enjoyed it, but I must say the draw cycle and hold of the SS34 is leaps and bounds above the carbon!

[@BowDisciples]

Love it

[@Wreck6987]

The diamond bows should never be overlooked. I have been fortunate enough to harvest numerous deer and several elk with the sb-1. Saved up just like you were explaining and moved to a much nicer bow but still love it and now its a trainer and bowfishing setup.

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks for the info!

[@adublbeatz8656]

This is a great video. Both of my shoulders are shot to pieces..lol.. but I can consistently pull up to 60lbs. That ZION looks very interesting. I need to put that one on my list.

[@BowDisciples]

Give it a try for sure

[@adublbeatz8656]

@@BowDisciples Thanks. I'm going to try to. I live in Orlando and the closest dealer is almost 2 hours away....smh..lol

[@knightingalesaid]

People have to remember that people like Fred Bear was killing every kind of game from around the world with a recurve bow. He started making his bows in the 1940’s. I do like modern bows though and the let off.

[@BowDisciples]

👌

[@throwinsomeds]

I have a bear g2 cruzer and i upgraded everything but the quiver and the groupings are killer along with being quiet. Getting the bear surpass next season.

[@BowDisciples]

Nice!

[@zachightower6698]

Love to see a video on mid range long draw bows in the 31-32 inch range.

[@BowDisciples]

I'll see what I can do

[@minifrogmansam]

Pretty kewl that Shawn micheals is helping you with your bow shopping hahaha

[@BowDisciples]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jumboredneck2831]

Just bought the PSE drive nxt. Loving it so far.

[@BowDisciples]

Great choice

[@chrississon2646]

Need to put the Elite Terrain in the mix , just saying , keep em coming..

[@BowDisciples]

Next time

[@davhuf3496]

Amazing to me a $700-800 bow is a "budget" bow.!

[@BowDisciples]

Keep in mind these are packages

[@hawaiiangunner]

So is the pse stinger.

[@BowDisciples]

@@hawaiiangunner Thanks

[@lisaalward6832]

Newbie here and I decided on the Diamond 320 so I can grow into it. Love your videos keep them coming.

[@BowDisciples]

Great bow! Congrats

[@tomdoepke6446]

Very well done video, thanks guys

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you!

[@cheifhughw9349]

I've easily put over 2K shots through my carbon zion. I've never felt outclassed by more expensive bows. The lifetime warranty has been great too.

[@BowDisciples]

Heck yeah! Good to hear, thanks

[@chrississon2646]

I got the solution ss over the Zion , more money but better bow , still wouldn't mind having a Zion

[@BowDisciples]

Great comment brother

[@arrakis089]

i have seen some bows for lower prices in cad and i mean lower than 600-700 dollars cad so 450-500 usd and they are fully equipped so i wouldn't call 600 to be a low budget bow at all

[@BowDisciples]

Ok

[@jacob11b]

I bought the Zion for $400 used on Ebay. Love it.

[@BowDisciples]

Nice man, great bow

[@paulpurpura191]

Thanks guys for pointing out some bows that the rest of us and afford.

[@BowDisciples]

Glad you liked it!

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Got my first bow kill (a monster 7 point buck at 35 yards) with my $350 RTS package Diamond Infinite Edge Pro (made by Bowtech). I went on to upgrade to a Mathews Z2 and I gave my Diamond to my buddy who let me hunt his grounds for free who was shooting a 20 year old bow. I've been trying out Mathews flagships when I take my Z2 for it's yearly check & tune and everything that came out until this year didn't feel like it shot $1000 better than my Z2 (which is the best iteration of the Z7 ever made). Today, I shot their Phase4 and good gosh almighty...it instantly felt like I needed to upgrade. It's not that I wasn't still shooting

[@BowDisciples]

Great job on the buck!

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

@@BowDisciples Thanks. Wasn't easy. I picked up a bow for the first time in my life 6 weeks before I took that buck, but I'd hit the range at least twice a week, every week. And when I couldn't get to the range, I lived in a railroad apartment at that time in New York City and had a 60' clear run through 3 bedrooms and a living room and set up my target at the other end of the place! 😂 Now, I literally live on the grounds (40 acres and we own the funnel between their bedding area & feeding grounds) that I used to drive 1.5 hours to get to in the Catskill Mountains. Hard work, but well worth it. Passion leaves no time or room for excuses.

[@BowDisciples]

Hunting is never easy, especially with a bow

[@psav7]

Bear Single cams? Paradox, Whitetail Legend?

[@BowDisciples]

Great bows! We shot shot what the shop had

[@thatonerandomguy79]

I bought a used $400 dollar Hoyt on eBay, and shot a 5 year old nontypical 13 pointer for my first archery buck after getting busted numerous times by does learning the hunt. Easier with a .308 but much more rewarding with a bow!

[@BowDisciples]

Heck yeah! Congrats

[@Uncseedy]

How is mission not here

[@jackpain7400]

$850 for the zion RTH? Finding bare bow prices for $750. Have prices gone up that much in 2 months?

[@BowDisciples]

These are package bows

[@jackpain7400]

@@BowDisciples yeh, you said $850 for the package. Where can I find the zion as a package. Can only find bare bow for $750

[@rjmcivor5061]

Great video. Was wondering between Drive nxt vs the Amplify.

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks! The amplify is great too. We have another video on that

[@spectre9065]

Uhm, where's the PSE Premonition HD? A brand new one is $600 and the package deal is $800. It also shoots faster than all of these and is the size and weight of a Mathews Avail.

[@BowDisciples]

Nice!

[@stantonreynolds861]

Keep putting out banger content

[@BowDisciples]

You know we will brother!

[@stantonreynolds861]

Would love to see cheap vs exspincive arrow testing

[@BowDisciples]

👍🔥👍

[@LCaseiImunitass]

Do you guys think the edge 320 will be a viable option for an adult beginner in 2023?

[@BowDisciples]

Absolutely

[@LCaseiImunitass]

@@BowDisciples Thanks! Then I think I'm going to try it at my local store next week.

[@BowDisciples]

@@LCaseiImunitass Awesome! Let us know what you think

[@LCaseiImunitass]

@@BowDisciples I'll keep you updated!

[@lucasdaddy824]

Great video! Question, other than the added flip disc technology, is there any difference between the Diamond 320 Cams and the Bowtech Amplify Cams?

[@l.i.archer5379]

Cable stops on the SB 320, and limb stops on the Amplify. You'll also get more speed from the Amplify bow.

[@BowDisciples]

What he said!

[@michaelschnitzer4054]

For 2024 check out the new Darton Consequence if you’re gonna do a video like this for the 24’ models

[@cameronhead4086]

Get a used Mathews like the vertix or triax or even the halon or newer

[@BowDisciples]

Ok

[@Pafi4life]

What's your take on the Bear Legit? I just got into archery and am starting off with this one. I've been happy with it so far.

[@BowDisciples]

Great bow!

[@trentwest8965]

Do you still have the PSE Drive NXT package?

[@BowDisciples]

Not sure, you'd have to call the shop

[@jjsemperfi]

The difference between a $300 bow and a $700 is huge. The difference between a $700 bow to a $1200 bow is pretty small in my book. Mid tier is where it’s at.

[@proudpennsylvanian330]

Look at Quest Thrive and Quest centec. Great bows from Prime.

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks!

[@kunzangnamgyal109]

Hi...I am interested to know more about this product.

[@BowDisciples]

Check them out on google!

[@brandonburker7330]

The mfin GOAT on my guys shirt. HELL YEAHHHHH

[@BowDisciples]

Let's gooooo 🔥

[@larryarcher8533]

next time you should throw in the pse embark

[@BowDisciples]

Good idea!

[@VirgeniaCalďwell]

I have a 2021 infinite 305 an it chronos at 324.3 with only string upgrade upgraded rest an an roller cable guide an iv got about 450 into it

[@BowDisciples]

Nice!

[@fatfrogs1663]

Are we going to talk about the guy in the red shirts forearms like holy shit

[@BowDisciples]

Nice

[@wcwcgarner2717]

It's hard to sell used bows. I have a ton of bows I have that I do not shoot any more. And they are in great shape. I tried archery talk. Bruce is wrong. Used bows are a tuff sell. People don't have extra money. People can't even put gas in there car. So if you buy a bow it's yours for life. Good thing I have a great job.nice review

[@BowDisciples]

I suppose the market for used bows can be different everywhere, out here it isn't tough!

[@trainyourdog7351]

I bought the edge last week and took it back the next day because the bowsting came off🤷🏾‍♂️

[@BowDisciples]

Interesting, I'm sure it got fixed 👍🙏

[@trainyourdog7351]

@@BowDisciples gonna try a bear or pse. Guy at the store said thats the 2nd one to do that..bad batch maybe🤷🏾‍♂️

[@endb3309]

I don’t consider 700-800 to be a budget bow. With so many options of less than $500 I was hoping for a comparison of that price range.

[@BowDisciples]

Okay

[@live4bass868]

I would have put the torrex package in that mix

[@BowDisciples]

I'm sure it's great!

[@aseeland1646]

Very amazing video good jop

[@BowDisciples]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@jtrompeter1986]

Shoot it without the accessories. Make it a true budget bow. Cheap Bow-cheap sight-5 dollar arrows-12 dollar release. That’s it. Be honest in your titles. 800 dollars. 850 is not a budget bow also. I’ve seen those before.

[@BowDisciples]

These are package bows

[@justine8012]

They are budget bows your just broke lol archery is not a poor man's hobby

[@mattyice9923]

@@justine8012I mean I just bought a bear species ev for $420, I’m brand new into archery and I like it a lot. Obviously the more expensive bows have that nice feel and I haven’t shot many of them to compare. I always thought bear would have good products

[@connorhart7597]

​@@mattyice9923bear does have great stuff, regardless of what idiots say online.

[@deshyvin]

Got a pse nova at a yard sale for 20 bucks. .. needs some work like new string and cables, new stabilizer and maybe new screws.. got a wb rest and camo quiver, with no sight ... That's what I hear when I hear budget. Gonna put 100 into the bow and like 50 on arrows and probably a forearm cover so 200 for "package".

[@7thheaventruth]

Diamond edge 320 has the best price point $469.00 HAS a Brace 7.25 Axle to axle 32 3.6LB Brinary Cams And has 85% Let off you’ll find all this on a $1,000 plus bow Many videos on KZbin of Matthew owners buying this bowl as a back up rating of 4.9 all around on videos

[@BowDisciples]

Great bow!

[@jjsemperfi]

My Diamond SB-1 needs cam spacers. It has horrible cam lean and I’m worried it’s gonna hop the string. Shoots ok, back wall isn’t the best but it’s a super budget bow. Can’t expect a ton out of it.

[@WV591]

400-800 is budget bow now?

[@BowDisciples]

Yes

[@WV591]

@@BowDisciples for those prices I'll stick with amazing hand crafted American made thunder child or shrew or Acadian woods bows or others.

[@mikelcampbell6072]

needed to get the 150 bow from temu

[@BowDisciples]

😂😂

[@hawaiiangunner]

Pse stinger is a budget bow

[@BowDisciples]

Thanks

[@tomm5293]

Sad to say but the sanlida x9 and x10 would blow these out of the water

[@BowDisciples]

Never tried it

[@tomm5293]

@BowDisciples I bought the x9 for my son he wanted to get into archery I put my older sights rests and a new peep on it and I was so surprised by the quality and actual speeds it was shooting I bought one for myself....I still have my mathews but for 200 dollars it's light years ahead of the budget bows we sell in America

[@shawnangie1]

850 is budget? I bought a car for 1k.

[@BowDisciples]

Yeah

[@Roundawg]

Can someone with a dad bod shoot these bows? Lol

[@BowDisciples]

Sure!

[@l.i.archer5379]

A much better budget bow I would recommend over any of those reviewed would be a Bear Whitetail Legend Pro at a price of around $549 in an RTH package.

[@BowDisciples]

Gotcha, thanks!

[@robertsrbell7811]

Darton

[@BowDisciples]

Nice

[@StanleyAbernathy-y3t]

If people dont wanna shoot a " budget bow" just buy a flagship bow thats just a couple seasons old.

[@chrisstokley7687]

NO INFO/ NO PRETTY GURL / WTH... THUMBS DOWN ! :>)

[@BowDisciples]

Okay lol

[@tealnexttimebond8859]

Not to crazy about economy being the economy keeping someone from buying a 2 grand bow. I’m sure in all y’all’s glory years of your god trumps years 2 grand would still stop u

[@BowDisciples]

Gotcha