20 Best Beginner Bow And Arrow Set For Adults (2023 Updated)

I purchased this bow only two months ago and have had 2 issues occur that should not have happened this early in the life of this product. After the first month the string began to fray aggressively to the point where I had to replace it for safety’s sake.

No more than 50 arrows in to the new string the cam draw length modules gave out (in the middle of hunting season for me nonetheless). All tune ups and installations to the bow were conducted by a highly reputable archery shop with decades worth of experience.

I understand that this bow is geared more towards the entry level or budget friendly consumer, however I don’t thinks it is unreasonable to expect the parts of this bow to hold up for at least more than a season.

The only satisfactory part of the experience thus far was the customer service readily replacing my broken parts. And to be fair the bow shot like a laser for a limited time when it was tuned up and working properly.

If I had a time machine I would have just saved my money and bought a bow with higher quality materials. The money I’ve spent replacing, installing, and tuning this thing would have already bought me a better bow from the start.

Ultimately, you get what you pay for.

To start, I’m an experienced bow hunter for over 45 years. I’ve bow hunted whitetail and elk for years. I started with a longbow, then recurve before moving on to compounds. Three years ago I had two complete shoulder replacements and a left rotator cuff surgery.

Not much left of the left rotator, so I was seeking a light bow with adjustable draw length and adjustable draw weights, the 70 lb. Hoyt no longer an option. I wasn’t ready to give up and go to the crossbow, and I wasn’t ready to stop bow hunting.

The last two years I used a Browning Micro Midas youth bow I had purchased for our son several years ago just to get by. I hadn’t been able to find a good option at my local pro shop, but found the Cruzer G2 at Cabela’s.

I tried it and a couple of other options they had. The Cruzer was by far the smoothest and easiest on my wasted shoulders. I’m still getting comfortable and fine tuning, but it was very well setup from the start and truly not a lot of adjusting.

If you’re in a similar shoulder situation and not ready to give up being a bow hunter, I would suggest you give this option a shot.

Purchased this bow i didn’t think it would be as good as my bear bow. I had to make some adjustments order few things to bring it up to date a little. The D loop was off less then 1/4 inch so I replaced and lined up new D loop Adjusted the draw 50 lb draw.

tuned and lined up the bow this bow surprised me. I have 89 yards shooting distance in my back yard. I started at 12 ft hitting bullseye moved back every 12 ft on each shot. After getting back to about 28 yards I had to adjust the site which is common.

Started hitting about 2 -3 inches Wright side of the center point. Time i got to 30 yards i was hitting 1 1/2 ” above bullseye. To me thats not bad for cheaper compound bow. I did bring the draw up to 55 lb but I can say I’m not going to miss my shot.

Any bow can be set up to perform for hunting and target practice. Anyway last week at 24 yards I made a fox kill with this bow arrow went Wright where I wanted it to hit. Using a 315 blood sport arrow with 125 gr broudhead.

3 blade point. So yes I do recommend this bow for a beginner and work your way up the ladder. I’m thinking about buying my son one to start with.

Do not let the made in China mark worry you, this bow is fantastic. It comes with a good amount of starter accessories than can be easily switched out or upgraded when the time comes and the ease at which even a novice can adjust the cams and weight makes it perfect for those just getting into the sport.

The arrows that come with it are fairly decent range arrows though you will want to replace them after a few times practicing or if you’re going to use this for hunting. It came perfectly sealed in a nice wooden crate insulated by Styrofoam which also doubles as a halfway decent case and worktable if needed.

For the price and with what comes with it, this bow will make an amazing addition to any collection as it easily stands alongside its more expensive brothers.

Liked the weight and feel of the bow as I shot it but had to make adjustments to make it fit me better. The one adjustment made was to set the draw weight to 65 pounds but couldnt. It was to be able to go to 70 but it is maxed out at 60 pounds.

Other than that it’s a nice bow for the price. I did put my own sites on it along with a drop away arrow rest. The arrows that came with it are cheap and I’ve shattered over half of them already. If you buy this bow take it to a professional to have it set up and looked over to make sure nothing will come loose.

First off, I know very little about compound bows. This was purchased for my son. The bow seems to be of very good quality. The arrow rest is cheap and will be replaced very soon. After shooting for about 1 hour, it started peeling the fletching from the arrows provided.

The provided arrows seem to be of decent quality, but are for practice only. You cannot change the points out. The arrow release is NOT the one pictured (I paid $10 more here than another site thinking I was buying a better release), but seems to do the job well enough.

The instructions that come with the bow (for set-up and assembly) are borderline useless, so if you don’t know what you are doing, find other instructions online. I’ve rated this Bow Set 3 stars deducting 1 star for the wrong image of the release and 1 star for the useless instructions and cheaply made arrow rest.

Overall, this bow could be a excellent beginner to intermediate bow for the price point.

Bought this bow for my son. The build quality is fantastic and he’s able to shoot it at his age (8) and can grow into it with the adjustable poundage. i bought this bow because his school system has an archery program and they use this bow.

The Genesis is particularly innovative because it’s not like a recurve that draws heavier with longer draw lengths, and not like a compound because the Genesis has no let-off. It stays the same draw weight from low to high draw lengths.

Making it very versatile for use my lots of different youth archers. It’s also far better than the cheaper novelty bows that look cool but can be frustrating to shoot with.

Got our kids bows for Xmas – a Genesis for the most interested and Bears for the mildly interested. There is hardly a comparison. If you can afford it, skip the cheapie stuff and just get one of these.

Its a real pleasure to use, the only caveats being: – its either RH or LH, so establish eye-dominance before buying; – its heavy for petite kids (3 lbs. ) – there is a Mini version (2lbs. ) which may be more appropriate.

– pull weight ranges 10-20 lbs. (The Mini 6-12 lbs. ) Other than that, get a full kit, a big ole target and get out there shooting! The kit includes an Allan key, a nice quiver and five arrows from Easton.

This is the original Genesis bow. It is perfect for teaching kids how to shoot. It is a good all around bow that kids and adults can use to shoot. This came as a kit with arrows and a quiver, just the things you need to get started.

While this is probably marketed as a beginner’s bow (and the only left handed option at the time I went bow shopping) it would probably be more accurately classified as a discount bow for the expert archer / bowsmith who loves having to maintain their bow closely and often.

The biggest problem I notice is with cam / bowstring alignment. My string has been fraying consistently on the sharp inner guide rail of the upper cam, due to being pulled too far off centre by the middle rail which pulls the string off centre for arrow clearance (forget the technical term).

I discovered that the hole into which this bowstring guide bar is (just below bow sight attachment) inserted is misaligned, and so in order to prevent dangerous fraying, you must only insert the string guide bar through the first of two holes, which reduces the angle, allowing less fraying at that top cam.

I am serious about the Allen keys also. Most screws come loose slowly over time, including the cam screws which secure that sharp top guide rail. if you hear any buzzing / vibration while shooting, be sure to check your screws before the bow blows up on you.

Additionally, the peep site is held in place by poorly tied factory knots. Better manufacturers leave these knots loose intentionally to allow for peep site positioning before being firmly secured. this is easily fixed by moving them into position, and then tying some proper knots with the correct fine string at the end of these slidable factory knots.

The bow sight adds no value to the bow in my opinion. the level of vibration that rattles through it with each shot made it impossible to cinch down tight enough to prevent it moving with each shot. I missed my first shot at a grouse because it had slipped almost completely out of its bracket, which it did after my second shot at said grouse.

So if you buy this, tighten everything down within reason, and think about upgrading your bowsight immediately. It does shoot fairly well. It is weighted nicely, and produces a repeatable flight with good technique.

Just look after it, especially if you don’t have a large budget for repairs. I may be needing a new string soon, which apparently is only available from specialty string-makers, not the manufacturer themselves.

I like the bow good power but the techs have something less to be desired……. after 60 shots the stops on my cam loosened and popped mid draw……I suppose the techs never heard of a torque wrench. I would by the bow again either from another dealer or just take to another company to work on my bow.

This was bought in Boise Idaho. The unfortunate thing is this has messed up my plans in going hunting now and I live two hours away from any bow tech…. thanks Cabela’s.

I’ve shot Mathews, PSE, Bear, Parker, Mission, Diamond, Bowtech, etc. So I have shot a lot of compounds and owned more than 10+ bows in over 30 years of hunting. I can say hands down, this is the easiest, quietest, most accurate bow I have shot out of the box.

I tuned mine with a 3 brush containment rest for hunting and set the module right at my draw length and set the string stop 1/2 inch past my draw length for an extended valley and lock back hold on the cams.

Man, this shoots lights out accurate every time. I bare shaft tuned with 400 spine set at 60lbs. I tried a 350 spine and they all shot same Point of Impact. My broad heads impacted same point to. Do yourself a favor and pick one of these up.

I prefer it to my Switchback and Z7 for the valley and hold accuracy. PSE hit a home run on this Stinger X model. I used to be a die hard Mathews fan, but this PSE is my go to hunting bow now and they rate it as a “beginner” bow? It isn’t a speed bow, but has more than enough energy for all the hunting I do and is extremely easy to work on.

This bow hit a home run with me.

My son received this for Christmas 2015. He shot probably every day for the first week, then at least 3 times per week after that. By January, all of his arrows had either broken or the tips flattened out (he was shooting at a bale of straw).

We went to Dick’s and purchased better quality arrows. But the weather turned bad, rainy or too windy to shoot, so he only shot about every other week through January. Now we are in February, and yesterday, his sight broke off.

Now the bow is useless. This thing has been one quality issue after another. My son preteen, very careful, was not rough by any means on the bow. He takes great care of things, puts them away when done, and is not careless.

He still has toys from his preschool years that are in perfect condition. So this bow was made of poor quality. It was not my son’s carelessness or mistreatment of the bow. We are terribly disappointed in this item!.

No instructions on how to change for a lefty, went online searched everywhere, found nothing. Tried my best on my own, I’m a mechanically inclined person and I had no idea how to get it to switch. I’m sure it would be fine if you are a right, but left, stay away.

Even went to the website and their manual that was linked to this product pointed to a general owners manual and it was for a cross bow.

I have no idea if this is a good bow because my 8 year old cannot pull the bow string back to use it. The advertising material says the draw weight is 25 lbs. , the draw length is 24-26 inches, and the bow is for children 8 years and up.

After I bought the bow and realized that my son could not pull the string back, I did some research and found that the bow is absolutely not designed for children that young. The draw weight is the not the issue.

The problem is the draw length. The appropriate draw length for anyone is calculated by finding the measurement of their arms streteched out to the opposite sides of their body from the finger tip on one hand to the finger tip on the other hand.

Then divide this measurement by 2. 5. For my average-sized 9-year old son, that measurement is 52. 5″. If you divide that by 2. 5, you get a draw length of 21″. To use a draw length of 25″ (the draw length of this particular bow), you would need a total arm length of 62.

5″. That’s a full 10″ longer than my son’s!!! I know of no 8-year olds that would fit this. He will not be able to use this bow for years to come. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THIS SAME MISTAKE!.

The Refine EKO is my favorite bow to date. The Refine is built with top-tier specs for a really reasonable price. I got my Refine on a Thursday and took it turkey hunting on Saturday. I have literally never done that with a bow (owned less than 48 hours and taking it hunting) but the Refine tuned exceptionally well and with the Trophy Ridge React technology, I had it hitting where I was aiming in no time.

Although I didn’t get a turkey within 48 hours of owning it, I did knock down my second bird of the spring with the Refine. I’ve shot 3D with it and scored well (won the Advanced Bowhunter Class in it’s first shoot of the season) and will have it in the Iowa timber this fall.

The 33″ ATA is perfect – it’s easily maneuverable while hunting but very forgiving for long-distance practice or 3D. It shoots flat and consistent – I can’t recommend this bow enough. If you’re in the market for a bow, shoot this one and you’ll likely be taking it home with you.

Before I bought this bow I have owned two hoyt bows. The Faktor 30 and the Ignite. I decided this year a couple days before season it was tile for something new. I was looking for a mid-priced bow that had a good quality and feel.

I did my research on Bear bows and looked at their new 2022 lineup and saw this one. Had good reviews so I decided to give it a try. Ordered it through Amazon on sale for $391. Paired it w/ a trophy ridge one pin & 6” stabilizer, along with a QAD dropaway.

Just got back from the shop getting everything set up and shot it for the first time. This thing is dead quiet and it shoots quick. I love this bow. More than both of the Hoyt’s I have owned in the past.

The Faktor was a 1000$+ bow. If your thinking about getting this one, you should. The only very slight complain I have is the paint finish. I have a few super small spots where it has chipped a little but you can barely tell whatsoever.

We will see how the finish does in the future. I’ve never owned a bear bow but I am utterly impressed to say the least. I may stick with them forever.

Bought this bow last week and maybe have 80-100 arrows through it but went and had a fall away rest put on at local dealer and I asked him to check draw weight because it felt “easy”. He checked it and made sure limb bolts were all the way in and it only read 62.

4lbs with a 28inch draw length. He checked everything and said everything g was within spec. But he’s never seen anything like it before. Currently waiting to hear back from Bear now. Shooting same FPS as my older bow which is rated 15fps slower.

So far I’m disappointed. Season starts in a few weeks and it’s hard to find time to set up a new bow already. But if it has to go in for warranty then my bow season is over before it’s started. In terms meaning this disappointment from what I considered a good brand.

We’ll see….

I bought the bow back in October as an upgrade from a stringer. The bow itself is great! Super smooth, fast, light, and consistent. The reason for the 4 stars is that I’ve had to replace the rest and quiver.

If those components were better I’d say it’s a 5/5 RTS bow. The sight, although not the best is still an upgrade from my last one (2009 stinger with a 2009 sight). The rest it came with was pretty cheap and does not work with feathers of which I have been shooting.

The quiver was LOUD! I tried everything to quiet it down but it wouldn’t work, so I switched to a trophy taker rest and quiver and it’s much better. I think this now needs a better rating than 3/5, 1 bad review was legit, the other doesn’t reflect the bow at all, his D loop broke…okay… Anyways, support PSE…made in America.

This brute Bow package is simply unbelievable. It came in a bunch of parts and I decided to take it to a friend of mine who is capable of putting a boat together and helping me tonight. Once it was tuned, between 20 and 35 yards I was thrown arrows with 1 inch groups.

I’ve been flinging arrows since the 80s and this is literally only the second bow I’ve ever owned. While much different than my original bear Whitetail, I am shocked at the speed accuracy and weight of this bow.

This bow weighs nothing (carbon fiber) and strung at 65 to 70 pounds with 80% relief, it is comfortable to draw, hold and fire. As far as price, I’ve said before, to purchase all of these quality components and the bow itself, you can’t beat Sportsman’s Guide!.

I’ve had this bow for 4 months and it has been an amazing bow up until yesterday. Like a the other review, I was practicing and and heard a “ting” at full draw. I inspected my limbs and there was some small splintering on 3, but one limb was covered in them.

I took it back to the Bass Pro I purchased it at and they are sending it to PSE to get the limbs replaced, and I won’t have my bow for 1 to 2 months. This has been a great bow, but this limb splintering issue seems to be a thing.

Can’t adjust draw length or draw weight, but the marketing material suggests you can. It even has a chart on the back suggesting draw length depending on the height of the child?! What’s the point, because it isn’t adjustable? Looks like a nice little bow.

It actually does have let off, but at my child’s DL, there won’t be any. I just wish Bear actually made clear in their promotional material that it isn’t adjustable from 6-15lb and that the draw length is also not adjustable.

It is basically a recurve bow unless your DL is long enough to get to the let off and wall!.

the kit comes with an arrow rest that has a sticky pad on the back and applied to the bow. when I first realized the texture of the bow I knew this adhesive pad would not stick long. especially after a 7yo gets his first bow on Christmas morning and itching to sling some arrows.

Same day, As bow was set up, safety instructions to 7yo, shooting and technique instructions, all by instructor dad, 30 min outside in kids hands,” dad the thingy came off. ” sure enough the plastic adhesive arrow rest came off.

not once but three times and dad had to help most Christmas morning searching the grass for small part, then got wise to add super glue, time to dry and no bueno. twice it has come off. Bear??? Not happy to spend my Christmas Day fixing a faulty piece that is the key to the bow and needed better brainstorming on how to keep the small piece from coming off.

Just sayin. Explain it to my kid though. Now I’m making a phone call.

My 6yr old daughter is using this bow, and the draw weight and length are just right for her. Definitely works to get kids practice the basics and punching holes in a couple layers of cardboard at 10 yards, but this bow with the included arrows won’t penetrate a standard archery target, which I suppose does make it a lot safer.

The included adhesive rest fell off after the first arrow, so expect to have to buy a better one. For the $50 CAD I paid, it does the trick for now, and is a lot less expensive then a proper youth compound adjustable down to her draw weight and length, so less financial risk if she decides she doesn’t like the sport.

Purchased this bow after not shooting about ten years since high school. Has the same feel as my older Hoyt Xt2000 from 2001. Does have a smooth draw and flat backwall. has been quiet for the time being.

The most convenience from this bow is probably the option to change draw lengths easily. The rth package is okay. Can’t do much with 4 pins, the stabilizer is real basic and needs an upgrade, the strings are frayed already after 2 weeks, the peep hole is extremely large so there’s no consistency with shooting, the hand grip is fairly small and awkward to hold steady, the d loop is really thin which made me switch releases.

Although Trophy Ridge products make this bow a good looking package it’s not quite the package needed for ready to go into the woods. Going to see if Cabela’s will take back as easily as they force you out the door with it.

For the money I rather buy a bow with nothing and create my own build.

For a whole year I’ve been researching and trying to figure out what compound bow I wanted as my first compound. I’ve been shooting recurves for the past couple years and wanted to explore the compound world and have to admit I love it thanks to this bow! I got the 45-60lb olive green.

It came with everything as advertised. Easy to setup and was sighted in within 30 minutes. The sight it comes with worked very well. Did not know it had a sight light included in it. I did upgrade the quiver because I was using the gold tip hunters and the diameter was thicker which made it super hard to get in and out of the quiver that was included.

I shot out to 60 yards with a grouping size of a nickel. Extremely happy and this will most likely stick with me for a good 5-6 years and be passed down to my son. Why I chose this over the pro version? The $100 difference is the only reason.

My bow arrived last week and I’m super excited! For the last couple of months I’ve watched every video I could find on Compound Bows, especially training and instructional videos. The great reviews on this bow sold me over the others and it came fully dressed! My only concern was that the only one available came with a 55-70 pound draw weight.

I dialed it down to 60 pounds and I have no problems with the draw. For now, practicing in my backyard. Very smooth and accurate! I will be ready for the next hunting season. Very pleased with my purchase!!!!.

I had a friend purchase this bow in exchange for a new Bear Approach bow which I had purchased to hunt. Unfortunately, I was unable to use the Bear bow because the draw weight was too heavy for me to pull.

A friend agreed to purchase this Gen X bow because he had bought one for his daughter, she loved it. When he gave me this Gen X bow, I could see it was much longer than my Bear. Allegedly this bow is good for hunting, but the length is going to make it difficult while up in a tree, and I do not like the way it fits my hand.

I’m very upset because customer service will not take the bow back, so I’ll have to eat the cost. I’ll never buy a product site unseen, or word of mouth from a friend, lesson learned! I feel this bow is more of a competition shooting bow, not hunting.

Great starting bow. It is very durable and has been with me my entire archery journey thus far. My only complaint is that the string is starting to whether a little but I have been using it for a long time.

No string is indestructible. I never had a moment where I shot and the problem was my bow. This is super crucial as archers already have enough to worry about.

Order bow as a gift on line. It’s too heavy for my wife (arthritis) but it is also not returnable. Nothing noted on the product page about no return policy. I was told this info is in the return policy information page.

If you shop with Academy online you are expected to know the details of their return policy page before you shop. No information is noted with the product. Very disappointing.