---
title: "New Bows 2011"
description: "At the Archery Trade Association show OL took a look at the newest bows and crossbows to hit the market in 2011."
date: "2011-01-07"
modified: "2021-04-20"
authors:
  - name: "Alex Robinson"
    job_title: "Editor-in-Chief"
    link: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/authors/alex-robinson/"
url: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/hunting/bowhunting/gear-accessories/2011/01/new-bows-2011/"
categories:
  - "Bow Hunting Gear"
  - "Gear"
  - "Hunting Gear"
---

# New Bows 2011

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*The Archery Trade Association show is an annual event where the biggest names in the archery industry come together to roll out their latest and greatest products.*

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*The show kicked off on Thursday morning with the unveiling of Bowtech's newest creation, the Invasion CPX. A crowd gathered around the bow which was covered with a black veil and guarded by large men in black Bowtech t-shirts. A clock counted down before the bow was finally uncovered.*

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*I eventually got to shoot the bow, and have to admit it was pretty sweet, but I'll leave any further dissection to OL's test team in the 2011 Bow Test.*

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*The Invasion features a binary cam system which means both cams are perfectly symmetrical and turn in synchronization. This is supposed to provide better nock travel that maximizes accuracy and consistency.*

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***Bowtech Invasion CPX***
 *SPECS*
 *Brace Height: 7 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 31 1/2 inches*
 *Draw Length: 26-30 inches*
 *Speed: 343 fps*
 *Weight: 3.9 pounds*
 *Price: $949*

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***PSE EVO***
 *PSE had some of its best bows on display as well. And the first in class was the Evo. Its features include:*
 *-X Tech Split limbs*
 *-Planar Flex Riser Design to handle deflection and twist*
 *-New Axe + hybrid plus cam system*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo10013215797_79.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/FUKBHYNUFMRXDIGLNC6RDHHQYQ.jpg>)
***PSE Evo***
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 6 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 32.5 inches*
 *Draw Length: 25.5-30 inches*
 *Speed: 345-337 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 4.4 pounds*
 *Price: $849*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2013images2011018_24.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/CS7DP24RFR43DER7EOU32USY2Q.jpg>)

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*PSE also had it's **Bow Madness** line at the show*
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 6 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 36 inches*
 *Draw Length: 25-30 inches*
 *Speed: 340-332 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 4.4 pounds*
 *Price: $699*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2013images20110110_25.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/QPDZAVVLFKITQ4QASD2F6HI47Y.jpg>)
*Hoyt's new bow became available in October and is a step up from it's 2010 Matrix. **Hoyt Carbon Element***
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 7 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 32 inches*
 *Draw Length: 24.5-30 inches*
 *Speed: 323 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 3.6 pounds*
 *Price: $1,199*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157911_74.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/WLV3MBBXSWPYRSIQCSMJUDORJ4.jpg>)
*Staying true to its name, New Breed is a bow company that has been around for only two years. Its premiere bow is the Eclipse. **New Breed Eclipse***
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 7 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 35 inches*
 *Speed: 337 fps*
 *Price: $799*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157912_74.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/C7QVF3IFJJH4HCUBCQXV5UVBOQ.jpg>)
***Bear Carnage***
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 7.25 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 32 inches*
 *Draw Length: 25.5-30.5 inches*
 *Speed: 345 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 4 pounds*
 *Price: $849*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157913_71.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/GD3E4WDJ6AG4KB72KTSOZHNYJQ.jpg>)
***Darton DS-2800***
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 7 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 31.25 inches*
 *Draw Length: 25-30 inches*
 *Speed: 330-335 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 3.9 pounds*
 *Price: NA*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157914_73.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/YF6FY7N4ZN4HI3MTNHR2ZJ7RMU.jpg>)
*Elite Archery, a fairly new bow company, started over with a new line and brought four new bows to the show. Elite Archery's premier shooter is the Hunter. **Elite Archery Hunter***
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 7.5 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 31.75 inches*
 *Draw Length: 25-30 inches*
 *Speed: 320-323 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 3.9 pounds*
 *Price: $869*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2013images20110115_25.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/V4WIZFH7UFU72FIEIMWL5CFE4U.jpg>)
***Winchester Quicksilver 34***
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 7 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 34 inches*
 *Speed: 343 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 3.9 pounds*
 *Price: NA*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2013images20110116_23.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/7IXTLZBTO7ZDMRM6IWHIBTDLD4.jpg>)
*G5's Prime has two top end bows out in 2011, the Centroid and the Shift. Both come in either Optifade or Realtree AP.*
 *\*\**
 *Prime Centroid\*\**
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 7 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 34.25 inches*
 *Draw Length: 27-31 inches*
 *Speed: 332 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 4.3 pounds*
 *Price: $999*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157917_59.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/63TNP5NVC3CTW7Q6QBIGNGSIDU.jpg>)
***Prime Shift***
 *Specs*
 *Brace Height: 7 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 30 inches*
 *Draw Length: 26-30 inches*
 *Speed: 332 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 4 pounds*
 *Price: $999*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2013images20110118_19.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/B2NJXHG6MJPAXCHBWJRS2IZG2E.jpg>)
*After disappearing from the market, Ross is back this year with the Crave.*
 *\*\**
 *Ross Crave\*\**
 *Specs (for the 33.5 axel height)*
 *Brace Height: 6.5 inches*
 *Axle to Axle: 33.5 inches*
 *Draw Length: 27 inches*
 *Speed: 335 fps*
 *Mass Weight: 4.0 pounds*
 *Price: $799*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2013images20110119_17.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/KMPL5UKDN3ULRAD2ZZJBIRZHGA.jpg>)
***Crossbows***
 *Parker's new crossbow is definitely one of a kind. It utilizes a replaceable CO2 cartridge to automatically cock and release the bow. All you have to do to cock the bow is press a button at the end of the stock. It's makers say that the CO2 mechanism will hold up even in cold weather when the C02 condenses.*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157920_42.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/A7IJOQI2C72JG5Y4PEMRON7IVE.jpg>)
***Parker Concord***
 *Specs*
 *Draw Weight: 175 pounds*
 *Power stroke: 9 3/5 inches*
 *Speed: 300 fps*
 *Price: about $1,200*

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*Ten Point has separated itself as the top dog in the crossbow industry, and the new bows just keep coming. The company's newest crossbow features a woven carbon fiber barrel to make it lighter and quieter. **Carbon Fusion CLS***
 *Specs*
 *Draw Weight: 185 pounds*
 *Speed: 345 fps*
 *Kinetic Energy: 111 ft pounds*
 *Price: NA*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2013images20110122_14.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/WOMKXATHN5KJJYP7VU2UEOCSJA.jpg>)
*Wicked Ridge was started by Ten Point to make crossbows for hunters who can't afford to spend more than $1,000 on a bow. In its sophomore year, Wicked Ridge has added a scope to it's top bow, the Invader.*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157923_43.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/NNEKNZLK4DSKAXP4PWZU7BZZPI.jpg>)
*The Invader also features the option of the Steady Eddy which serves as an adaptable monopod. **Wicked Ridge Invader***
 *Specs*
 *Draw Weight: 180 pounds*
 *Speed: 305 fps*
 *Kinetic Energy: 86.8 ft pounds*
 *Price: $549*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157924_38.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/FFDOAZQYDSSIJW2JXFPQIS6YHE.jpg>)
***Excalibur Axiom***
 *Specs*
 *Draw Weight: 175 pounds*
 *Speed: 305 fps*
 *Power Stroke: 14.5 inches*
 *Price: $549*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2013images20110125_10.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/MVVBR46X627CAYD4YOAU43ETMU.jpg>)
***Darton Serpent***
 *Specs*
 *Draw Weight: 170 pounds*
 *Speed: 325 fps*
 *Power Stroke: 13 inches*
 *Price: $695*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157926_29.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/SON3GCTXN7X7EUNMATASF3ZY6Q.jpg>)
*Barnett introduced the fastest crossbow I saw at the show and like Ten Point, it utilized carbon material to make it lighter and give it a better balance point. **Barnett Ghost***
 *Draw Weight: 185 pounds*
 *Speed: 400 fps*
 *Power Stroke: 15.75 inches*
 *Kinetic Energy: 151 ft pounds*
 *Price: $999 with accessories*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157927_21.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/RYUDUDX4U2ZWDUWZUYKR7N7KY4.jpg>)
*Horton was showing two new crossbows that it's rolling out of Michael Waddell's Bone Collector line.*
 *\*\**
 *Horton Bone Collector\*\**
 *Specs*
 *Draw Weight: 175 pounds*
 *Speed: 320 fps*
 *Power Stroke: 13.75 inches*
 *Kinetic Energy 97 ft pounds*
 *Price: $499*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2013images20110128_10.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/JOV3T4KWYYIJSF3JXJQ7JCDPE4.jpg>)
***Horton Brotherhood***
 *Draw weight: 160 pounds*
 *Speed: 300 fps*
 *Power Stroke: 13.5 inches*
 *Kinetic Energy: 85 ft pounds*
 *Price: $399*

![httpswww.outdoorlife.comsitesoutdoorlife.comfilesimport2014importImage2011photo100132157929_16.jpg](<https://www.outdoorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/23/2S2N55V4MMOGEYA5UYR4XGX3IU.jpg>)
*This crossbow from **Gearhead Archery** is not on the market yet, but its makers hope it will be available by June. It uses reverse cam technology reminiscent of Horton's Vision. As you can see, it's much more compact than most crossbows.*

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***Gearhead's** crossbow, which doesn't have an official name yet, combines the feel of shooting a handgun with crossbow technology. It's compact design was made to be maneuverable in the tree stand and light for long days hiking the backcountry. Its makers say it can hit 330 fps and will cost between $700 and $800.*

At the Archery Trade Association show OL took a look at the newest bows and crossbows to hit the market in 2011.

## Author
Alex Robinson is *Outdoor Life’s* editor-in-chief. He oversees an ace team of writers, photographers, and editors who are scattered across the continent and cover everything from backcountry sheep hunting to trail running. He lives in Grant, Minnesota, with his supportive wife, two little girls, and a feral duck dog.

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