Is it Time to Switch? Hoyt RX7 vs RX8 Comparison 

I don't think you would be disappointed either way.

I agree. It doesn’t really make sense that the lighter bow would be more dead in the hand but that’s what I felt too. Thanks for watching.

That rx7 wasn't set up right then.

Could be.

Thanks for watching. I shoot my RX7 Ultra as well as any bow I’ve ever owned.

I’m finding lots of people have the same experience.

It’s a good problem to have. Lol. When I sell a hundred of them they have no problem helping me out.

That’s a great idea. Now that I’ve had a little more time to use the RX8 I’ll probably do that video soon. Thank you.

Awesome, thank you! And thank you for the encouragement.

No idea where your looking but rx8 is 2400 and the alpha x is 1800

​@@spork6427different currency from the west. Hope this cleared up the difference in cost.

@@spork6427 was a quoted price at my local store

​@@spork6427you didn't see where he said AUSTRALIA ?

😳 Holy crap!! I think I’d watch some of these videos on how to build a bow out of PVC, lol. That is outlandish.

There’s another vote. Lol. RX7 is tough to beat for sure. Especially the Ultra. Thanks for watching.

Will do. Thanks for watching.

Yes sir, the price is steep! Just like the new mathews lift 33 at pretty much 1500 before taxes. Bows have gotten stupid in the price department. I hope they eventually decrease in price, but that's wishful thinking. Prices aren't going to deflate in my lifetime.

​@blessedvetoutdoors yea I'm sure. The last few years I've bought a press, vice, saw, etc... and just bought off ebay and set my own up. The money I saved paid for all the gear to work on them.

I agree. We have seen waaaay more bows come in to get new strings this year. I think with the economic instability and these bows being more expensive people are choosing to take care of what they already have instead of upgrading.

At least with the LIFT you are getting basically the same weight as a Hoyt carbon (it's actually lighter than the RX8) and the riser is made in America and not China like the Hoyt@@blessedvetoutdoors

@TangoOne a tenth of a lb on paper isn't even worth saying anything about. The riser frames are just wrapped with carbon over there, big deal. Everyone that thinks the lift is something new hasn't been around very long. My martin (rytera) alien x is only 3.5 lbs. , is rated for 340, has rotating mods, roller cable guard, rubber string stop, and is 10-12 years old, all the things all the big companies have been toting as new for the last ten years. Then there are all the people that think the lift grip, and the draw cycle suck, unlike a hoyt. Different strokes for different folks etc... that's why they aren't all the same.

You are 100% correct. I’ve seen so many guys “over bowed” and can’t figure out why they are inconsistent. Quickest way to develop bad habits take the fun right out of archery. I don’t focus much on draw cycle but for someone new this it certainly should be a consideration.

You are welcome thanks for watching. I’ve got the Phase 4 in a 33 and the RX7 Ultra so I’m like you, last thing I need is another bow. Might have a yard sale soon. lol

How is the draw cycle on the Hoyt rx8 compared to the phase 4 33?

I know this isn’t exactly what you wanted but it’s all I can offer…. I have the ventum 33 since released in 60 lbs and I love it but this yeah I went to draw the bowtech ss34 phase 33 and rx7 34 in 70 lbs. The bowtech was a cake walk and the phase was actually nice because it’s easy up front …. Hoyt’s usually stack up front so the rx7 was tuff. Now maybe because I have bad shoulders or because I was used to a 60 lb bow….. I went with the phase 4. Hope that helped somewhat

I bought the new ALPHA X 33 bcuz I like the new look, the new riser. That Tombstone color is sick.I have RX7ULTRA,Ventum33, TwinTurbo.. Love Hoyt

@@michaelmangino9819that tombstone color is growing on me. All my Hoyts are the Kuiu so it may be time to switch it up.

I think it’s more likely the shorter limbs. Love my RX7 too but being able to shoot the shorter bow is the big winner for me.

It’s pretty sweet.

Wow! I’d say that’s the best kind of friend to have. Lol.

LOL, you are not. I'm still pretty new at this so I didn't think it would pick the cars that well. After I posted it I was pretty amazed at how bad that sounded.

You will not be disappointed. I’ve been shooting that one for the last 2 years. Once I got it timed and the cams shimmed right it’s been a tack driver. Thanks for watching.

You will love it. Should have mine end of January.

lol, that’s hilarious.

I do like the draw cycle on the 7 better. But what makes you say “way better”?

@TrinityWild not a car guy eh

Not really but I do remember the Wankel. Lol

Not worth it to switch or not worth it in general?

@@TrinityWild this is just my personal opinion 2. Reasons not worth it because between the two bows the diff is so little To zero and secondly with bow prices today keep what ya got if it’s not broke don’t fix it lol

The price would definitely keep me from switching. If you got an RX7 last year and now you have to sell it and lose half, then turn around and spend 2K on the new one? No thanks.

@@TrinityWild exactly

Can’t go wrong there either. Sure wish I could get the mods in so I could finishing rigging all these Lifts.

Absolutely agree. Both solid bows but that HBX Pro cam draws easier, you are not alone. And thank you.