BlackOut Faze 2 vs Bear Cruzer G3
Quick take: The BlackOut Faze 2 costs $119 less; the Bear Cruzer G3 is rated 15 fps faster (315 fps ATA).
| Spec | BlackOut Faze 2 | Bear Cruzer G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $449 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (31) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Budget & Beginner Compound | Budget & Beginner Compound |
| ATA/IBO Speed | 300 fps | 315 fps |
| Length | 29.25" | 30" |
| Brace Height | 6.25" | 6.5" |
| Draw Weights | 5-60 lb | 10-70 lb |
| Draw Length | 13-28 in | 14-30 in |
| Let-Off | 75% | 75% |
| Mass Weight | — | 3 lb |
| Construction | Compound | Compound |
| Setup | Draw length and weight adjust across the full range with just an Allen wrench - no bow press - and any Bass Pro or Cabela's archery counter will set it up free at purchase, a real perk for first-timers. The included sight, Biscuit rest, and peep are functional starters; the stabilizer is filler and the sight is a common first upgrade. With a 5 lb floor it grows with a young shooter well into the teens, but a tall teen will eventually out-draw its 28 in cap. | Every adjustment - draw length, draw weight, let-off position - is done with an Allen wrench, no press. The Trophy Ridge sight, Whisker Biscuit V, and quiver are genuinely worth keeping, which is not true of most budget bundles; the peep and D-loop come pre-installed and only need position tweaks. With a 10 lb floor it works for kids around 8-10 and grows to full adult hunting weight. |
| Warranty | Sold and serviced exclusively through Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's; no published lifetime warranty - parts availability outside their system is a known limitation | Bear Archery limited lifetime warranty to the original owner |
Pros & cons
BlackOut Faze 2
- ✓Best consolidated budget-bow review data at Bass Pro: 4.5/5 from 31 reviews
- ✓Riser designs licensed from Bear/Diamond - real engineering under the house label
- ✓5-60 lb and 13-28 in adjustment covers a child through a small adult
- ✓Free in-store setup and adjustments at any Bass Pro/Cabela's archery counter
- ✓Compact, light frame suits treestands and small shooters
- ✓$329.99 with all core accessories included
- ✗28 in draw length cap excludes most adult male shooters
- ✗60 lb ceiling trails the 70 lb rivals for larger game
- ✗Parts and service only through Bass Pro/Cabela's; no published lifetime warranty
- ✗6.25 in brace height is less forgiving than the 6.75-7.25 in Diamonds
- ✗Bundled accessories are bottom-tier; house-brand resale value is weak
Bear Cruzer G3
- ✓315 fps makes it the quickest bow in the budget-adjustable class
- ✓Trophy Ridge RTH accessories are the best bundled kit at this price
- ✓10-70 lb / 14-30 in range fits nearly every family member
- ✓3 lb bare weight is easy for youth to carry and hold up
- ✓Peep and D-loop factory installed - closest to shoot-out-of-the-box here
- ✓75% let-off is comfortable to hold at full draw for hunting
- ✓Bear's limited lifetime warranty and wide big-box availability
- ✗Dual cam runs louder with more hand buzz than single-cam budget rivals
- ✗Back wall is slightly mushy - reviewers consistently note it
- ✗Superseded by the 2025 Cruzer G4; expect shrinking color/hand options
- ✗Verified retailer review counts are tiny (Walmart 5.0 from 3 ratings); Bass Pro's larger review pool could not be accessed
- ✗Camo finishes carry a $50-100 premium over the black package