Hoyt Carbon RX-10 vs PSE Sicario Carbon FDS
Quick take: The PSE Sicario Carbon FDS costs $150 less; the PSE Sicario Carbon FDS is rated 15 fps faster (357 fps ATA); the PSE Sicario Carbon FDS is the lighter carry (3.9 lb bare).
| Spec | Hoyt Carbon RX-10 | PSE Sicario Carbon FDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,149 | $1,999 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flagship Compound | Flagship Compound |
| ATA/IBO Speed | 342 fps | 357 fps |
| Length | 30.5" | 33" |
| Brace Height | 6.125" | 5.25" |
| Draw Weights | 40–80 lb | 50, 60, 70, 80 lb |
| Draw Length | 25–30" | 24.5–30" |
| Let-Off | 85% | 85% |
| Mass Weight | 4.1 lb | 3.9 lb |
| Construction | Compound | Compound |
| Setup | Hoyt sells through dealers only, so budget a shop visit for initial setup, though the HBX Gen 4 cam's quarter-inch draw-length adjustments and the XTS system mean most tweaks afterward need no press — just know some copies still need a cam shim to tune perfectly. It's built for Hoyt's In-Line ecosystem (Pic-Rail sights, Integrate rest dovetail, SuperLite quivers), which keeps the finished bow slick but nudges you toward Hoyt-compatible accessories. SD, Ultra, and Ultra LD variants cover 24" through 31"+ draws. | Sold through PSE dealers; unlike its rivals, plan on a press (or a good shop) for tuning — the EZ.220 snap-spacer system gives 0.020" cam-lean adjustments but timing and yoke-free tuning still want a press. Draw length runs 24.5–30" via the FDS cam with 70/75/80/85% letoff settings. The riser takes QAD's dovetail IMS rest mount, and the short brace rewards a quality stabilizer and careful grip work. |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (original owner) | Limited lifetime (original owner) |
Pros & cons
Hoyt Carbon RX-10
- ✓XTS is the only production system that tunes high/low tears without a press
- ✓Outstanding full-draw stability — 'absurdly stable' per long-term testers
- ✓Very quiet with minimal shot reaction
- ✓Carbon riser is warm-handed for late-season sits
- ✓HBX Gen 4 offers 1/4" draw increments plus adjustable letoff and back wall
- ✓Four variants (SD/standard/Ultra/Ultra LD) cover nearly any draw spec
- ✓40–80 lb draw weight availability is broader than most flagships
- ✗$2,149 — the most expensive bow in this comparison
- ✗ArcheryTalk owners report many copies still need cam shimming despite XTS
- ✗Didn't make Outdoor Life's 2026 top-three despite the price premium
- ✗$550 upcharge over the Alpha AX-3 with the same cam and tuning tech
- ✗No published customer ratings yet anywhere reviews are visible
- ✗Dealer-only purchase and mostly Hoyt-ecosystem accessories
PSE Sicario Carbon FDS
- ✓Fastest bow in Outdoor Life's 2026 test by roughly 20 fps
- ✓Remarkably smooth, linear draw for a speed bow — community consensus
- ✓Just 3.9 lb bare, lightest 2026 flagship here
- ✓Dead Frequency Carbon riser kills vibration; minimal hand shock
- ✓Effective 6.5" brace makes it more forgiving than the 5.25" spec reads
- ✓EZ.220 spacers allow 0.020" cam-lean tweaks without pulling axles
- ✓Street price runs $100 under its $2,099 MSRP at major retailers
- ✗Lowest draw-cycle score in Outdoor Life's 2026 test — it's still work to pull
- ✗Accuracy trailed the field (4.04" average at 50 yards)
- ✗Real tuning requires a bow press, unlike every rival flagship's press-free system
- ✗Short true brace height punishes imperfect form
- ✗$1,999 with fewer convenience features than similarly priced bows
- ✗No visible customer ratings yet at any major retailer