Hoyt has a longstanding reputation for building some of the toughest compound bows on the market. Their bulletproof designs are popular among bowhunters and tournament shooters around the world. For 2024, the Hoyt team is releasing two of their hottest bow options yet with some really slick features to make these bows more hunter-friendly than ever before. Check out the all-new Hoyt Carbon RX-8 and Alpha X bows below for a look at the latest from Hoyt.Â
Carbon RX-8
Hoyt has set the bar in carbon technology over the years and the same can be said with their latest offerings for 2024. These carbon bows are warm to the touch, quiet, lightweight, and ridiculously smooth. The Hoyt team says that no bow has a stronger strength-to-weight ratio and can withstand Mother Nature’s worst like the Carbon RX-8. The bow is also available in the Carbon RX-8 Ultra option as well.
Specs on the Carbon RX-8
Axle to Axle – 30″Â
Speed – 342 FPSÂ
Weight – 4 lbsÂ
Brace Height – 6 1/8″Â
Draw Length – 25″ – 30″Â
Draw Weight – 40 – 80 lbs
Price – $1949
Specs on the Carbon RX-8 Ultra
Axle to Axle – 34.68″Â
Speed – 332 FPSÂ
Weight – 4.4 lbsÂ
Brace Height – 7 1/16″Â
Draw Length – 27″ – 32″Â
Draw Weight – 40 – 80 lbs
Price – $2049
Alpha X
The Alpha X is built to be compact and forgiving, perfectly suited for the blind, treestand, or the backcountry. The team made some major improvements on silence, vibration, and efficiencies throughout this bow to deliver some incredibly hunter-friendly features. The Alpha X is available in two options – the Alpha X 30 and Alpha X 33.Â
Specs on the Alpha X 30
Axle to Axle – 30″Â
Speed – 344 FPSÂ
Weight – 4.55 lbsÂ
Brace Height – 6.188″Â
Draw Length – 25″ – 30″Â
Draw Weight – 40 – 80 lbs
Price – $1349
Specs on the Alpha X 33
Axle to Axle – 33″Â
Speed – 334 FPSÂ
Weight – 4.75 lbsÂ
Brace Height – 6 3/8″Â
Draw Length – 26″ – 31″Â
Draw Weight – 40 – 80 lbs
Price – $1449
New Features for Carbon RX-8 and Alpha X
Both the Carbon RX-8 and Alpha X series of bows feature some really impressive new features and functions that are sure to please the bowhunter. New cams and functional features to make life easier on the hunt come standard in both of these new bow options.Â
HBX Xact Cam
This new cam design was built to help hunters experience unmatched smoothness and performance. You’ll find 1/4″ draw length adjustments, 3, 2, 1 Mod system for peak performance in all draw lengths, X-hard and hard wall options, and 85/80/75% letoff. Plus an integrated kickstand to protect your string from excess wear in the field.
VitalPoint Grip
The new VitalPoint Grip is made from a durable Versaflex material for the ultimate comfort in all conditions. It’s built with an optimal angle to deliver consistent hand placement and accuracy.
WireWRX Bow Strings & Holeshot V2 Silencers
The 2024 line of bows feature a revamped design when it comes to noise and vibration. The WireWRX strings are designed as part of the bows’ shooting system and include Holeshot V2 string silencers that reduce string vibration by 25%.Â
Check out the 2024 lineup of Hoyt bows at your local Hoyt dealer, or online at www.hoyt.com.Â
