Hoyt Carbon Element G3 Compound Bow

The Hoyt Carbon Element compound bow holds the title as the most expensive compound bow on the market. The technology that has gone into creating the carbon fiber riser accounts for the cost but the question that everyone has to ask is whether they think it is worth it.

The reality is that most of the compound bows being produced today are light in weight, quiet at release and plenty powerful. Is it worth spending an extra $400 to $500 to take advantage of the latest in carbon fiber technology.

Obviously a lot of people say yes because the bow is popular and is still flying off the shelves. But opinion does tend to be divided, particularly with the release of the latest G3 version which doesn’t represent a significant improvement on the previous RKT.

One thing that remains constant in the compound bow industry and that is the customers who like to witness the improvements in technology. If the bow is not constantly changing the rumblings begin and that is what has happened after the release of the G3.

The fact is that the Carbon Element G3 is still a very impressive compound bow and has been packed with all of the features that you would expect from a top line bow. The IBO rating is up to 332 fps and the frame size has been reduced to 31.5 inches.

As a reminder here are the full specifications of the Hoyt Carbon Element G3.

Limbs: XTS Pro ARC
Axle-to-Axle: 31 ½”
Brace Height: 6 ¾”
Draw Weight: 30-40#, 40-50#, 50-60#, 55-65#, 60-70#, 70-80#
Mass Weight: 3.6 lbs
Draw Lengths: 24.5-26”, 26-28”, 28-30”
IBO Speed: 332 fps

The Hoyt features that have been built into the bow include the Hoyt Carbon Technology of the TEC Lite riser, Multi-Layer Lamination, XTS Pro ARC limb technology, Parallel Split Limb technology, Airshox, RKT cam & ½ system, Fuse strings, In-Line Roller Cableguard, Pro-Fit Custom Grip, X-Lite Prolock Pockets and the Perfect Balance Stabilizer System.

It’s sometimes interesting to read what other people have to say about some of the big name compound bows that are out there leading the market. One of the biggest names in the industry is the Hoyt Carbon Element G3 compound bow which has been released as one of the flagship bows for the 2013 season.

I have compiled a few of the comments and observations that have been made by the “man in the street” hunter who likes to think he knows a little about what he is talking about.

“Very nice bow. Draw was pretty smooth, a bit of a dump after peak weight that I didn't feel with the other bows (felt this in both the Hoyts) not much of a back wall at all. Felt great at release, not much hand shock but there was a bit of noise on this bow. Couldn't tell if it was the bow or if there was noise coming from the rest, but definitely something there. Ultimately, the price had me running” Taken from the IowaWhiteTail.com forum

“The G3 limbs are set wider for a more stable shot it is also shorter axle-to-axle also it is a little bit faster the limb shocks are different the pitch on the limbs are more parallel it also has a wood grip removable. I can say this after shooting it prob 200 times this bow is a good bow it will work well in the back country.”

“The cams on the G3 are the same RKT cams from last year.
The differences from '12 to '13 Element are, wider stance limbs(redesigned pockets) with Air Shox and fully dipped limbs.” Taken from ArcheryTalk.com

“1. Looks like all they did was changed to dampeners
2. I was really looking for a shoot through riser
3. Looks like they also added a snow camo pattern that looks pretty cool
4. This means the price for the 2012 elements will stay about the same since there were no major changes
5. Hoyt is still a great manufacturer but it looks like I'm going to hold off on the element Can't wait to get my hands on the new bear motive 6!!!!
Don't wanna start a big debate but again these are just my opinions” Taken from the TexasBowHunter.com forum.

So as we can see, opinion appears to be fairly lukewarm on the progress of the Carbon Element. Hoyt will continue to tinker with the basic design and there could very well be a major departure in the construction in the offing. The man in the street consumer is hoping that next improvement is just around the corner.

For some information on the flagship 2013 compound bow in the range, visit our page devoted to the Spyder 30.

Hoyt Carbon Technology

The much extolled Hoyt carbon technology has been responsible for the newest flagship bows in the Hoyt range, the Hoyt Carbon Element and the Hoyt Carbon Matrix. With the new release of the 2013 range of bows, both versions of the bow have already gone through three different iterations as the technology matures and improves.

First the straight Hoyt Carbon Element and Matrix bows were released. This was followed by the 2012 version in which the cams were updated and the name was slightly ordered to match giving us the Carbon Element RKT and the Carbon Matrix RKT. The 2013 release was again renamed as the new technologies had been added to the earlier version. This introduced us to the Carbon Element G3 and the Carbon Matrix G3 compound bows.

The Carbon Element G3 has a more compact frame to the original as well as a shorter brace height. The top end IBO speed has increased to 332 fps. All of this featuring the light weight and superior strength that comes from the carbon fiber riser.

The Carbon Matrix G3 is similarly improved with the RKT cam & 1/2. The Carbon Matrix is still the longer axle to axle frame and is also offered in a Long Draw version for the larger framed shooters. The brace height has dropped with the corresponding increase in IBO speed rating the result.
According to Hoyt when they developed the Carbon Technology the following is the expected improvement that should become apparent the moment you use either of the bows that are made with it.

“Hoyt’s carbon risers are the strongest and lightest riser designs ever. We designed and built a structure that truly optimizes the strengths of carbon fiber. We custom-tailored specific carbon fiber formulations, stiffness and weights in specific parts of the riser for the best performance. There are more than 40 different carbon components in each Hoyt carbon riser, fully integrated and co-cured to make a single immensely strong but lightweight structure. It’s why Hoyt carbon risers are so shootable, quiet and vibration-free. This patent-pending technology is featured on the all-new Carbon Element and Carbon Matrix Plus.”

With the incredible strength that is attained by using the carbon technology there is little doubt that the two bows, and Hoyt Archery in general, that have so far been created using it are going to continue to be market leaders. Another important factor that is achieved through using this type of riser is that it is far quieter when it shoots.

No doubt we are going to continue to see progressively more innovative compound bow designs that will build on the start that has been given by using the Carbon Technology in theriser design.

Introducing Hoyt Archery

Hoyt Archery has the distinction of being one of the leading compound bow manufacturers worldwide. Watch any archery competition at the highest level and you will be sure to find a considerable number of competitors shooting with a Hoyt bow. There are also many source of information willing to provide valuable details such as the features of specs of all Hoyt bows no matter whether they are the latest releases or the older bows from past seasons, sites such as this one.

Keeping track of the significant compound bow releases can be a difficult task with a steady stream of new releases being unveiled every season. The competition is fierce in the bow hunting industry and the need to keep bringing out new and improved compound bows means that innovation is constantly taking place.

Not only is Hoyt Archery a part of that competitive nature but the company is one of the leaders in terms of producing new technology that seeks to change the face of the sport.

The perfect example of this is the TEC Riser that has made the Hoyt compound bow such a distinctive looking bow. This riser has been slightly changed and developed over the years with the advent of the TEC Lite, for example, but by and large it continues to be the solid foundation around which the company’s compound bows are designed.

Possibly the most recent star developments by the company are the Carbon Element and Carbon Matrix compound bows. These bows feature an ultra-light frame thanks to the use of carbon fiber in the construction which is now known as one of the technological advancements of the decade called Hoyt Carbon Technology. Not only is the riser incredibly light but it is also incredibly strong. It again puts Hoyt at the forefront in the race to provide smoothly comfortable compound bows that are capable of withering speeds and devastating power.

The range of target competition compound bows has always been a strong point for the Hoyt Archery company and the range continues to be strong. Bows such as the Comp Elite and Vantage Elite are being released across succeeding seasons with subtle improvements to ensure the competitive shooter benefits with every succeeding release.

No matter whether the need is a lightweight hunting bow, a smaller bow for female shooters or a full size target competition bow the range of latest release Hoyt compound bows provide the serious archer with every type of selection possible. For many, the extreme difference between a target compound bow and a hunting compound bow comes down to speed. Where you make up for the loss of speed is in accuracy and any shooter will tell you that the accurate shot will win over the ultra-fast shot any day of the week.

We are going to make an effort to provide as much detail and information about the latest Hoyt compound bows as possible. This includes discussion from hunters and competition shooters who wish to discuss their experiences using these bows.