Bowtech's new 34-inch axle-to-axle flagship is the smoothest-drawing bow of all our 2025 test models. And it stacks arrows, too. Check out our expert's full review.
The best compound bows were tested for their speed, accuracy, and shooting experience at the 2025 Outdoor Life Bow Test. New hunting bows for the 2025 year are being released. Here's a look at the top new bows for 2025, including specs, features and photos.
Xpedition Archery continues to build out its popular Xlite bow series for 2025 with the new Xlite 32, a rig designed to bridge the gap between a silky smooth draw cycle and blazing speed. In this video we go over the all new 2025 Bowtech Proven 34 and Solution LS! The flagship models for compound bows in 2025 feature bows with plenty of speed that also emphasize reduced vibration that are quiet and user-friendly.
(Photo by Eric Morken) Vertical bows used to almost always lead their advertising or sales pitch with how many feet per second the model pumped out. The FireCat M3 redefines performance and reliability for modern archers seeking a bow that's built for speed, precision, and a smooth draw cycle. Designed with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled craftsmanship, the FireCat M3 delivers a powerful yet reliable shooting experience that able to deliver consistent accuracy in any hunting.
There isn't a product in this list I haven't used extensively, and every one of them made my 2025 hunting season better. Best Compound Bow: PSE Mach 33 DS A lightweight 33-inch axle-to-axle carbon-riser tack driver with a smooth draw and excellent backwall feel, PSE's Mach 33 DS was my favorite 2025 compound. The 2025 bow class is the best I've ever tested, and I've been testing bows for more than 20 years.
From short- to long-axle-to-axle bow and from speed bows to smooth shooters, there's something. The bow delivers impressive results, making it suitable for a wide variety of hunting scenarios. We were very impressed with how solid the back wall of the bow was and how smooth the draw cycle was considering the impressive speeds the bow produced.The 2025 PSE Decree is everything we've come to expect from PSE and more.