2014's Best New Compound Bows

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posted on April 21, 2014
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undefinedIt’s Easter Monday and with spring finally springing, it’s time to get out and shoot our bows. If you happen to be in the market for a new one, check out my roundup of new compounds for 2014.

The bows that really caught my attention are faster than the speed bows of just a few years ago while offering much more forgiveness than the speed bows of the past. Regardless of your stand on the speed vs. forgiveness debate, the most popular models likely will be those that deliver the best of both worlds. While you may have a couple others to add, I'm betting our lists overlap more often than not.

Click here to get a look at some of 2014's top new compound bows.

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