Elite Verdict compound bow review 

It is interesting that some bows I shoot better with. Longer brace height, some bows aim better, I did a PSE Shootdown years back a target bow and shot it horribly. I find grip is important. But yes we have a lot of people complain about gear and when you shoot it, it is fine. The archer most times has not put the work in.

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Obviously the best of the 3 options RU-vid gave me.

I would like it in more high gloss colours, but yes reminds me of the old Bowtech colours.

It is interesting for me to see if I will like it or not. In the shop I thought the draw would be to aggressive compared to the other Elites and the extra money is not worth it. But then as the review goes on I'm like yes I like this. 8)

The 50's everything we ordered came in. The 60's were the issue. But next week I should have most colours in. It will be interesting to see what you think of it. I really liked it so now I need to set it up and go shoot some rounds. Thank you

@@ArcherySuppliesLonsdale My bow lobbed (according to the tracking) in Darwin this morning, I just have to wait for it to be delivered probably tomorrow. Unfortunately I have an appointment at the hospital tomorrow so I probably will have to pick it up from the depot to morrow afternoon or Wednesday. I’m seriously feeling impatient now that I know it is so close. 🤪

I think one of the issues with Elite is they are all so good, it is hard to tell the difference. If they produced a faster more aggressive bow then you would have a point of difference. The adjustability is great, the finish is great. Very solid units.

Jo Brook outdoors in Brandon Mb might have one in stock.

Shops should have them Im on my second shipment and they hold my shipments as my orders are larger - they put the 1-2 bows out first so more dealers have them. I lose shooters to other dealers or brands and that is fine. It is part of the process. I was happy he stayed.

thank you

I agree - if you say to Mathews about the grip - they are not very happy. Hence no longer Mathews distributor. The Mathews is a good bow, but 100% agree, changing strings is pain and modules are pain. I think the Envision is one of the best bows of 2022. It shoots great, good price point, good grip, lots of adjustments.

Darton Tornado in '96 shot bowhunter open class. Won 2 Triple Crowns with it. Used a Martin overdraw with a modified Golden Key rest and Golden Key site. My riser cracked on it this spring after I returned home from Alaska.

I think in the store we are all deciding Black is the way to go with accessories. I would say no red was a major issue for me with Elite. All my gear was red/black. I had a gold/black set which did not work. 8)

@@ArcherySuppliesLonsdale I prefer a red one with black accessories but can’t afford another bow

I waffle on, but hopefully cover most questions people will ask. 10# on most Elites except for the cheaper ones. That is a bit of a pain. so if you are comfortable on 45# then you have to buy the 50#. Which is a problem for people getting into the sport as they will get stronger.

My sales guy at Elite is great - but yes very disappointed when the order comes in and only 3 bows and not the colours I expected after telling customers.

And you can't even long string it because of where they put one of the pegs...

@@liamboyle9199 You can always add twists to the cables.

I would suggest going to a store and trying it. The problem is different bows feel different and if your on the edge then it is hard. I think the Elite feels spot on. So I think it would be ok, but I would not want to risk it. But saying that I dont mind shooting shorter - it relaxes my front arm.

yes they do.

That's not the thong. With limited availability you want all shops to get at least some. It's not punishing the successful retailers, it's supporting smaller businesses.

But then Lancaster had them early so I bet that annoys a lot of the US stores. Retail is a risk - you think if I spend $30,000 will I get my money back, what will the demand be for the product without seeing it. It's a huge risk and a lot of the time we get it wrong. We carry to much stock which sits on the shelf. I had $300,000 in PSE when a dealer decided he wanted to sell at cost. So my stock suddenly becomes worthless, my stores can't make money, He has 5 bows I had a lot. It was my worst nightmare. I range everyone I knew and it was all on deaf ears. I could not fly to the USA. The problem is for all the investment in stock and all the work you would earn more money working for the council. But then archery suffers. I think consumers like shops with stock - colour options to choose from, choices - Most of my staff are champion archers and you come in and setup by people who are amazing archers and who can help you. I think it is a good thing. I think it is why we have so many customers. But still makes you wonder.

Yep - I'm thinking how many bows do I have to sell. 8)

@@ArcherySuppliesLonsdale stock alot.

Thats how im trying to run mine. I really like the way mine is shooting so far!

How did the verdict work for you hunting? Is it quiet?

yes - I will set it up first shoot scores so I get a base line first.

He's never liked hoyt bows, and made a couple mistakes when reviewing the invictas, so I doubt he likes them, but who knows.