Here is my feedback and final judgment…
First, both great bows I highly recommend and believe personal preference will be your deciding factor.
Both bows have 60 lbs. limbs, with the Solution on comfort setting.
Both are 28.5” draw length.
BT has a whisker Bisket rest, Hoyt has a QAD drop away.
3 pin on BT, cheap brand sight, 5 pin Black Gold on the Hoyt.
Hoyt chronos an even 270 fps, Solution at 262.
Hoyt copied BT and has no yokes now.
Maybe due to the better sight and rest, but I give an accuracy edge to the Hoyt. Surprised that the Hoyt doesn’t feel lighter given it is carbon, but it feels heavier. It is nearly 4” longer axle to axle than the BT, and for me that also will help my shooting/form be more accurate. Carbon riser might be stiffer, and help accuracy as well?
The Hoyt does have more creep, the BT cam stop pins allow for a completely solid back wall. The Hoyt does seem to engage quicker as well, but not aggressive like the cams on their Spyder bows.
I bought the Solution because I am very pleased with the Revolt I bought with 50 lbs. limbs for cold weather hunting, AND Hoyt is really taking the lead on price point, not in a good way.
Just finished shooting both at 15, 25, and 35 yards and went to 45 with the Hoyt. The BT is more attractive to me, but hands down if I could only have one it is the RX7 Ultra all the way. It just feels better in my hand and that increases my confidence. Like to see them make it in an aluminum riser to get the cost down, but then it might get used as a boat anchor:-)
390 grain arrow weight, same arrows used for both bows. GT 340 Hunter XT arrows.
Interesting, I always like the longer BH myself and have gone back and forth between Bowtech and Hoyt….Nice job Frank!
centrum pro is 6 3/8” BH, big difference from 7” for a less than perfect shooter like myself.
Obviously, you guys know much more than I do! It probably is a mental thing for me, just stuck on that 7" BH, but the Ventrum Pro and RX7 Ultra are both listed at 334 fps so I do not understand the advantage of the lower BH?
Dave, terminology is much easier with trad equipment, it's the shooting that is much more difficult! Again, at least for me.
I agree, the Solution set on comfort is easier on the shoulders for sure! As you know you give up some speed with this though.
According to GT’s chart I should actually be shooting a 400 spine. I am inclined to replace the current sight and rest on the Solution to what is on my Ultra. I have 400s for the Revolt, so I will shoot and chrono it to see the difference. I have generally shot between 270 and 280 fps and would like to keep it there as my aiming at varied distances is second nature at those speeds. For me it is all about confidence.
I also agree with you to shoot a bunch of different bows and pick which is best for you. The Solution is a great looking bow!
—jim
