Diamond Edge XT vs Diamond Infinite 305
Quick take: The Diamond Infinite 305 costs $40 less; the Diamond Infinite 305 is rated 5 fps faster (305 fps ATA); the Diamond Infinite 305 is the lighter carry (3.3 lb bare).
| Spec | Diamond Edge XT | Diamond Infinite 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $419 | $379 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (3) | — |
| Type | Budget & Beginner Compound | Budget & Beginner Compound |
| ATA/IBO Speed | 300 fps | 305 fps |
| Length | 31" | 32" |
| Brace Height | 6.75" | 7.25" |
| Draw Weights | 20-70 lb | 7-70 lb |
| Draw Length | 19-31 in | 19-31 in |
| Let-Off | 80% | 77% |
| Mass Weight | 3.7 lb | 3.3 lb |
| Construction | Compound | Compound |
| Setup | Draw length changes by removing two module screws and rotating the module - no press, no shop visit - and limb bolts handle the 50 lb weight range. The included Octane sight, brush rest, and quiver are good enough to hunt with the first season, though the stabilizer is mostly cosmetic. It grows with a young shooter from about 20 lb up, but smaller kids should look at the Prism or Infinite with lower floors. | Draw length and weight both adjust with an Allen wrench via rotating modules and limb bolts, so it genuinely grows with a young shooter from 7 lb to hunting weights. The Octane package pieces will get you shooting day one; the sight and quiver are keepers for a first season, the brush rest and stabilizer are common early upgrades. Factory peep and D-loop placement usually needs tweaking to your draw once set. |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty to the original owner (Diamond/Bowtech) | Limited lifetime warranty to the original owner (Diamond/Bowtech) |
Pros & cons
Diamond Edge XT
- ✓Bowtech-built riser and limb quality that stands out in the under-$450 class
- ✓Full 19-31 in draw length range covers youth-to-tall-adult on one cam set
- ✓Smooth, unaggressive draw cycle that new archers can handle at higher weights
- ✓All adjustments with an Allen wrench - no bow press ever needed
- ✓6.75 in brace and wide quad limbs make it forgiving while learning
- ✓Limited lifetime warranty and a large dealer network for service
- ✓Frequently discounted to ~$340, undercutting the Cruzer G3 package
- ✗300 fps ATA is the slow end of this class - real-world speeds at 26-28 in draws are pedestrian
- ✗20 lb minimum draw weight is too high for small children
- ✗Spongy back wall compared to bows with cable stops
- ✗Included Octane sight and stabilizer are the first things owners replace
- ✗No arrows or release in the package - budget another $80-120
Diamond Infinite 305
- ✓Widest draw-weight range in the Diamond line (7-70 lb) - fits nearly anyone
- ✓Long 32 in ATA with light 3.3 lb mass is steady on target for new archers
- ✓7.25 in brace height is the most forgiving in this batch
- ✓No-press rotating-module adjustments verified across the full range
- ✓Complete Octane accessory package - shooting within an hour of unboxing
- ✓Street price has drifted down to ~$300-380 as the Pro 305 replaces it
- ✓Bowtech limited lifetime warranty honored through a big dealer network
- ✗Superseded on Diamond's site by the Pro 305 - long-term parts/color availability will shrink
- ✗305 fps IBO translates to slow real-world arrows at short draws and mid weights
- ✗Mushy back wall typical of highly adjustable cams
- ✗Octane rest and stabilizer are entry-grade; most bowhunters upgrade both
- ✗No visible-review rating could be verified at major retailers (Amazon listing rating not accessible)