BEST MIDLINE BOW OF 2024 - HOYT vs BOWTECH vs ELITE vs DARTON - WHO MAKES THE BETTER BOW? | HAXEN |

What is the best midline bow for this year!? I think its important to not soley focus on all the flagship bows because there are a few more affordable options out there. DONT get me wrong! these are still INCREDIBLE bows and have unlimited potential! So dont get distracted by them not being "flagship bows" theyre a fair tier higher than a "Budget" bow and I think thats what makes them valuable to so many people!
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[@1119COLORADO]

Your review is based on opinion and perceived feel and vs. facts with one exception, speed. The Darton was the second fastest bow with a 400 grain arrow. The Consequence has machined aluminum limb pockets vs plastic on most other bows. Darton has larger axles and bearings than its competitors.The Consequence limb bolt are threaded into a steel pivoting barrel vs drilling and tapping directly into an aluminum rise like Elite does.The Darton limbs are wider then all of its competitors which makes it a more stable shooting platform especially when compared to the Bowtech and Elites extremely narrow limbs. Darton has a machined aluminum roller guard instead 50 year old cable slide and cable bar technology that is found on the Elite and Bowtech. The Consequence has a smoother draw force curve when measured and plotted on a graph. The Consequence also has the longest brace height 7.75" without sacrificing speed which also makes it a more forgiving bow to shoot.The sequence offers higher quality components compared to the Bowtech, Hoyt, and Elite and is the least expensive bow out of the bunch. Your biggest complaint on the Darton is it's a top heavy bow, no different then 99% of any Mathews bow that has been manufactured in the last 10 years. When a stabilizer with 3 ounces of weight (which is what most stabilizers come with) is installed it is no longer top heavy and balances very well. Mass weight is a positive and negative when it comes to bows. fact is heavier bows are more stable and aim better but lighter bows are more comfortable to carry all day. Percieved feel is a very personal thing and every shooter perceives noise, vibration, back walls, jumpiness, and draw cycle differently. In the end go out and shoot all of them and find out what draws the best for you, holds the steadiest, with a recoil, vibration, and noise that is executable to you. Sorry if this comes across critical but you left out a lot of important information. the more information a person has the better chance they will make the right decision when it comes time to pick out a new bow.

[@michaelrea6764]

Agreed brother.

[@michaelschnitzer4054]

Darton is the winner here. Take a close look at everything on the bow. 7”+ brace height and all the same quality components on their flagship bows.

[@TheRealElmoSkateTeam]

I was looking at the torrex and the consequence. Within 6 shots with each I knew the consequence was the right one for me. It’s stupid smooth and the let off is amazing

[@michaelschnitzer4054]

I wanna find a shop with a 60lb left handed for my son. And perhaps try one myself in 60lb right hand.

[@TheRealElmoSkateTeam]

@@michaelschnitzer4054 mine goes from 60-70 pounds so you should be able to find one unless shops near you don’t have them yet. The website still says pre order so I’m wondering if not all shops have access to them yet. I just got mine last Thursday cuz they didn’t have the black in that shop but did up at another one

[@catlin-vn1sh]

@@michaelschnitzer4054I’m highly considering the sequel 33. I’m still shooting a Hoyt faktor time for an upgrade. Alpha x is almost 2 grand after tax up here in Canada.

[@user-sp9hy8tq4j]

Torrex xt !! Over these

[@larrydrake8457]

Put a weighted stabilizer on the Darton and it’s the winner, I just set mine up,same bow, but I am also an Elite fan and owner.

[@mikemellon80]

Great review. Elite is hard to beat. Shooting a comfortable shooting bow is huge. Especially for new hunters that want to practice a lot.

[@TangoOne]

I got in to the archery with the Torrex and it was a great bow for the 2 years I owned it, I don't remember it feeling jumpy. Recently traded up to the Mathews Lift.

[@whodidwhat32]

How do you like your Mathews Lift? Asking because I'm thinking of picking one up in the next two weeks.

[@tmalonso]

Elite makes great bows, I’m loving my new Ethos…got lucky on the initial setup and she was shooting bareshaft bullet holes through paper without adjustment…I agree with your assessment on the Terrian, it would have been my pick at this price point as well…elites are so smooth

[@axelstenman4839]

A really good video! I also recommend bowtech amplify if you want a really good bow as a beginner!

[@triph4]

Great video, if it would have come out two weeks ago I would have gone with the Terrain. I got to Zion two weeks ago. I am happy with it though.

[@Raised-Right]

I appreciate the review. I'm lookin to upgrade this year. But not sure if I wanna go with a top of the line or a mid-grade. the mid grade bows are better than what I started on 25 years ago lol.

[@Kjklump]

In my experience with hoyts, having the top cam slightly advanced really helps.

[@Makka316]

Terrain has a limb stop option if you want a more solid back wall

[@ericmartin1387]

I don’t have the Zion per se but do have the Diamond Deploy SB which is pretty well the same thing and it’s still one of my favorites. I also have an Elite Ritual 30 in 70# and a Xpedition Smoke in 60# and still shoot the Deploy just as much as the others.

[@chrississon2646]

The terrain is a good bow , also the Zion isa good one

[@mash4fun]

As a first bow ever, I bought the Torrex last year, not knowing better it felt good in my hand after I shot 4000 shots and the cable slide ate my string, had to replace the strings and added a TAP roller guide which smoothed it out some. I like the bow but as a novice we wouldn't know the difference as you do, I appreciate your insight.

[@TheRealElmoSkateTeam]

I shot both the consequence and the torrex in the same ten minutes and that alone sold me on the consequence because of the draw cycle. It was smooth and very consistent

[@l.i.archer5379]

My Bear Alaskan XT is the best bang for the buck. After I got it set up and tuned, it shot quieter than the Mathews Lift, and putting arrows into the 9/10 ring on a 80cm target at 60 yards. And it's only around $530 bow only.

[@justinjackson6696]

Its not even close on quality of components the Darton smokes them all. No cast or plastic riser. No plastic limb pockets. Least amount of vibration. Again, his limited experience shows again for a reviewer.

[@AprilRamsey-lt6wi]

Good Review

[@gregpeterson6790]

Awesome review! Will you remind me what release you’re running?

[@HaxenHunt]

Scott archery Apex Core

[@olehemlock]

Darton has a neutral riser due to the 7.5” brace height. It’s going to roll back just like a target bow would. Darton is the only one with a roller cable guard. Has a wider limb stance.

[@michaelrea6764]

Not to mention aluminum limb pockets instead of the composite ones other budget bows use to keep costs down.

[@briu13]

Torrex and torrex xt are noticeable differences between them I really wish they would use the xt for things like this

[@c.r.rg9529]

Everyone keeps telling me to buy once cry once but there is so much to learn with archery and brands. I have a used hoyt defiant. It aggressively wants to pull forward. I'm 52 with 2 major shoulder injuries ajd my draw strength isn't good. I'm drawing at 50# now but working on it. Trying to figure out if I should get a low pound age drawing bow like the mathews image etc or maybe a 60lb bow tuned down until I improve. I'm enjoying shooting .

[@mgsmith7475]

I have an Elite GT500 from 2008, and I am still trying to justify upgrading. Are the newer bows that much more advanced from what I am currently shooting? Was Kevin Strothers that far ahead of the game when he designed the GT500? I honestly haven't any idea.

[@davidrieck3874]

Wish you could get your hands on a Athens

[@brianmalick2946]

Zion for the win.. Most adjustable and dependable. Packing that bow for miles in the woods is no problem.

[@tygoulding2547]

Agreed. Just picked up a fox and really like it. That sucker shoots fast and very light to pack

[@miguelgutierrez3720]

One thing for everyone to remember is that the more comfortable the draw, the slower it will be. The harder the draw cycle, the faster it will be. It's just the way things are.

[@gmatthewpaul]

The Bowtech Zion is the oldest bow in this lineup and would be fastest on performance? Owned a Carbon Overdrive back in day never liked the grip which I think has been changed.

[@Lovenlife139]

Price ranges?

[@CoastalHighCountry]

I would agree. Haven't held or shot the Darton but of the bunch my least favorite is the Bowtech Zion. I don't like much anything about it. The riser design is a big turnoff in itself for me.

[@o.00.o74]

Ignore the speed junkies. You make a good review.

[@HaxenHunt]

Appreciate your support!

[@Ranger.Vt.]

Torrex in the XT model shoots better.

[@kip.k]

Kind of regretting not starting with one of these bows versus the Bear package bow I bought. Maybe could have gotten another year shooting it before upgrading.

[@dylonhubert9453]

Before watching this I was dead set on a bear adapt+ but now I’m gonna try to go demo a few of these.

[@kip.k]

@@dylonhubert9453 watch MFJJ's review of the Darton Consequence. That seems to be a heck of a bow for the money.

[@dylonhubert9453]

I will! Thank you!

[@Jeffchizoate]

I haven’t heard anyone say the Torrex is jumpy. I bet it was out of time.

[@HaxenHunt]

Definitely a possibility! I’m gunna have to go check it again! However the draw cycle didn’t feel nearly as smooth as the elite..

[@Jeffchizoate]

Oh I’m sure. I would have picked the Elite as well. I shoot an Elite Ritual 30 currently

[@scottdavis2133]

Definitely sounds like that Hybrid Cam is out of time in that Torrex, the wanting to jump forward is a classic symptom of that in any hybrid cam setup, the Bear DHC are notorious for it as well if the top cam is running behind the bottom, it almost want to jerk you forward into it if you let up even just a little.

[@kaoticmind09]

So if you literally can’t spend more, I get it but is it worth just spending 3,400 more and getting a ‘better’ bow? I only shoot a recurve and am thinking about getting a compound

[@jameshoma8885]

Give me the Darton all day long Built like a tank

[@android9031]

Can you these now for 3d

[@Oleman72]

Who won the bow?

[@HaxenHunt]

No winner yet! I apologize! Video coming soon!

[@davidcook3101]

Best option is to buy a 2-3 year old flagship bow for less than a midrange bow.

[@UrMom_says]

Good video that will help a lot of people. Not everyone is looking to spend the big money on a flagship bow. I do have to correct you on one thing though about the Darton bow you said it was top heavy but that's actually bottom heavy. If a bow tilts back like that. Which is actually a good thing. That's how PSE designs their target bows too. It makes it so you can use much less weight on your stabilizers to get the same effect that more weight woupd give on top heavy bows.

[@WolfinWolvesClothing713]

Yea, no...

[@HaxenHunt]

If it was bottom heavy it would keep a solid base and stay straight up, causing the need of less stabilizer weight up front. Just curious as to your thoughts on how that is bottom heavy when the top of the bow wants to be at the bottom, how is that not top heavy?

[@MonstaFreak13]

Do you understand physics, like, at all?

[@UrMom_says]

@MonstaFreak13 do you understand archery at all ? This isn't a science issue it's archery lingo and when something is called "top-heavy" if it falls forward like a Mathews bow. If the bottom kicks out at the shot naturally it's called "bottom heavy". Doesn't matter if that's scientifically accurate or not. If you're trying to be a grammer nazi then every bow on the market is bottom heavy because every Riser has more metal above the grip than below. But that doesn't describe what it's doing based on ergonomics. So the correct lingo is whichever end kicks forward is called the heavier end. You probably haven't been shooting long enough to understand all that but you're welcome for the education. Any other REAL LIFE archery tips you need I'd be happy to help. Since I'm clearly more knowledgeable

[@UrMom_says]

@@WolfinWolvesClothing713 I know more than you

[@hhoutdoors1644]

Yeah when is the bow giveaway?

[@HaxenHunt]

Coming soon!!! Sorry it’s been this long, I’ve been slacking!

[@Basteven]

Starting to think it’s not happening

[@hhoutdoors1644]

@@Basteven same. I was really looking forward to this.

[@michaelbushey2787]

The zion isnt a fair comparison for a midline bowtech. The justice should have been compared for the bowtech.

[@robertwest196]

Elite was released 2 years ago

[@HaxenHunt]

Yes!! Correct! I had misunderstood when filming this and said it was new for this year lol

[@jakecentrella6360]

No Ronan ?

[@HaxenHunt]

I haven’t been able to get my hands on one yet!

[@robertporteus7700]

The darton all day long

[@michaelcolthart4006]

Prime Ronan is better than all these….

[@tpatz]

I love my Ronan

[@GBRbaptist]

2yr old flagship > current mid lvl

[@Spencer2513]

Torrex is the best here. Don’t be fooled

[@HaxenHunt]

See I would have 110% agreed with you on that! However shooting these other bows with it, it’s surprising how much smoother the other ones feel side by side. Go shoot the elite with the Torrex side by side and let me know your thoughts! I love to hear how other people feel about them side by side!

[@toddblackburn4862]

sorry normally like your reviews, but this was evidently a biased review .....

[@madmaxxcrosby]

CONSEQUENCE FOR THE DUB!!! i just got it man i pick it up tomorrow im fucking hyped !!

[@HaxenHunt]

LETS GOOO

[@bradmoulton138]

This was horrible....lol