Elite Ember vs Mission Stryde 30.5
Quick take: The Mission Stryde 30.5 costs $30 less; the Mission Stryde 30.5 is rated 13 fps faster (323 fps ATA); the Elite Ember is the lighter carry (3.6 lb bare).
| Spec | Elite Ember | Mission Stryde 30.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $680 | $650 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | — |
| Type | Mid-Range Compound | Mid-Range Compound |
| ATA/IBO Speed | 310 fps | 323 fps |
| Length | 31.25" | 30.5" |
| Brace Height | 6.25" | 6.5" |
| Draw Weights | 10-60 lb (single limb set, full range) | 50-70 lb standard limbs or 30-50 lb Lite limbs |
| Draw Length | 15-29 in (rotating mods, half-inch increments) | 22-30 in (rotating mod) |
| Let-Off | 80% | 80% |
| Mass Weight | 3.6 lb | 4.01 lb |
| Construction | Compound | Compound |
| Setup | Sold as a ready-to-shoot package with CBE accessories; a bare-bow option exists through some dealers. Draw length and weight adjust with a hex wrench via rotating mods and limb bolts - no press needed. The yoked dual-cam system benefits from a pro-shop tune out of the box and periodic sync checks. | Sold bare only - plan on adding your own sight, rest and quiver (the dovetail mount takes Mission's UltraRest R1 directly). Draw length changes 22-30 in with a rotating mod and no press; draw weight adjusts within your limb option via limb bolts. Split-yoke tuning does require a press, so factor in a shop visit for initial paper tuning. |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (original owner) plus Elite Hunt Guarantee | Lifetime warranty (original owner) |
Pros & cons
Elite Ember
- ✓Massive 10-60 lb / 15-29 in adjustment range fits youth through adults
- ✓Limb-stop back wall is rock solid - rare at this price
- ✓Package accessories (CBE sight/rest, Winner's Choice strings) beat rival RTH kits
- ✓Very light 3.6 lb bare weight for all-day carry
- ✓ArcheryTalk owners report less vibration and better hold than Bear Legit and PSE Stinger
- ✓Fit and finish widely described as a class above other budget bows
- ✓Elite's Hunt Guarantee and lifetime warranty back it
- ✗310 fps IBO is the slowest rating in this class; short draws give up more
- ✗Dual cams with yokes need occasional re-tuning versus binary-cam rivals
- ✗Some shooters find the light bow slightly nervous/unstable at full draw
- ✗No draw weight above 60 lb - heavy-poundage hunters are excluded
- ✗In-store-only at some retailers (e.g., Scheels), limiting online price shopping
Mission Stryde 30.5
- ✓Built by Mathews in Sparta, WI with a true lifetime warranty
- ✓Solocam draw is genuinely smooth with minimal tuning upkeep day-to-day
- ✓Verified 317 fps real-world test speed - honest against its 323 rating
- ✓Rotating mod covers 22-30 in draw without a press
- ✓Lite limb option (30-50 lb) opens it to smaller-framed hunters
- ✓3D damping keeps vibration low; arrow flight praised in testing
- ✓Machined riser and dovetail accessory mount are upmarket touches
- ✗No factory package - real cost lands around $800+ once accessories are added
- ✗Shallow valley at some draw lengths; OL tester had to drop poundage to hold
- ✗Composite limb pockets and split-yoke (press-required) tuning are price concessions
- ✗Slight hand shock and an audible blip at release
- ✗Brand new (June 2026) - little long-term owner track record; frequently sold out