The 2025 bow class is the best I've ever tested, and I've been testing bows for more than 20 years. From short- to long-axle-to-axle bow and from speed bows to smooth shooters, there's something. The 2025 LIFT RS brings Mathews' latest flagship technology to shorter draw lengths for those who prefer a shorter axle-to-axle bow - in this case, an amazing 27.75.
Bowtech's new 34-inch axle-to-axle flagship is the smoothest-drawing bow of all our 2025 test models. And it stacks arrows, too. Check out our expert's full review.
Smoothest Drawing (hunting) bow ever? Jump to Latest 9.2K views 98 replies 86 participants last post by Stiffler181 Sep 10, 2024 T. The best compound bows were tested for their speed, accuracy, and shooting experience at the 2025 Outdoor Life Bow Test. New hunting bows for the 2025 year are being released.
Here's a look at the top new bows for 2025, including specs, features and photos. The wait is over! We put every 2025 compound bow to the ultimate test to find the BEST of the best. From speed and accuracy to innovation and design, we eval.
Xpedition Archery continues to build out its popular Xlite bow series for 2025 with the new Xlite 32, a rig designed to bridge the gap between a silky smooth draw cycle and blazing speed. With innovative features and enhancements, the 2025 bows promise to push the boundaries of performance. Each bow is engineered to minimize vibration and maximize stability, allowing for a smooth draw and consistent shot placement.
As you can see, the 2025 PSE Decree holds its own in terms of speed, even at shorter draw lengths. The bow delivers impressive results, making it suitable for a wide variety of hunting scenarios. We were very impressed with how solid the back wall of the bow was and how smooth the draw cycle was considering the impressive speeds the bow produced.