HOYT: Leaders in Innovative Archery...Yay or Nay

In 1942, Earl Hoyt, Jr. created the Hoyt Archery Co. Within a short time; Hoyt Archery had made a name for itself by creating 'pistol grips' for archery bows in 1956. A short time later, in 1961, they introduced 'torque stabilizers’.

Hoyt Archery Co. is considered to be among the most innovative archery designers and manufacturers in the world. They have many 'firsts' to their credit. Hoyt Archery Co. produced the first modern overdraw, the first deflex-reflex recurve design for bows, and the first bow equipped with a stabilizer mount. Hoyt was also among the very first companies to use composites in their bows.

Hoyt archery equipment is the first choice of many archery professionals. In fact, since archery became an official Olympic sport again in 1972, more Gold medalists have used Hoyt bows than all other brands of archery bows combined. Hoyt bows have also earned the distinction of winning more FITA and NAA medals than any other bow manufacturer.

Early Hoyt, Jr. and his father began advertising their hand-made bows in 1931; Hoyt Archery Co. released collectors' items, like their gold-plated Trykon XL. Other Hoyt accessories and bows include their many compound bows, traditional bows, and competition bows such as the Helix, Matrix, and Eclipse.

Is HOYT the leader in innovative archery design and manufacturing?

Carbon Matrix Bow Specs:
318 (I.P.O) FPS
35” Axle-to-Axle
40-80 (lbs.) Draw Weight Ranges
71/4” Brace Height
3.8 (lbs.) Mass Weight
27-31” (1/2” increments) Draw Lengths

For several years there are compelling disagreements which manufacturer designs and engineers the best bows, Mathews, Bowtech or Hoyt. After several months of research Hoyt has caught my attention. I have several friends that have purchased Hoyt products and stand by their lifetime guarantee. When you see a Hoyt bow you think reliable, durable and powerful. Hoyt has produced bows or bow products for over 79 years in comparison to Mathews or Bowtech. Even if you do not own a Hoyt bow you understand the impact it has had in several Olympics games.

I have spent several hours in archery ranges trying to locate a bow the fits my freakish 31” draw length. After several months of research I found a few bows that could perform at the level I need and fix my natural draw length. The Carbon Matrix allows me to draw with the same comfort without losing accuracy and speed. The only side effect to the Hoyt Carbon Matrix is the retail price of $1590.00; this is hardly a drop in the bucket but well worth it in my opinion.

Numerous sites, articles and research indicate that the new Carbon Matrix is ground-breaking and much more than an epic advancement. There are videos and articles showing trucks running over the Carbon Matrix and then engineers picking up the bows and dry firing the bows with no problems. Hoyt bows are said to be dry fired over 1500 time before they are release to the market. Hoyt’s latest strategy involved hunting videos, with confirmed kills of dear or archery competition were Hoyt owners are the clear winner. The commercials and articles include real people who have used Hoyt products and are diehard owners. Hoyt continues to use the same motto, “Get Serious. Get Hoyt.”

The choice is yours, but in my opinion Hoyt has the edge and will have my hard earned dollars in the very near future.