Hoyt Enduro vs Elite Ember
Quick take: The Elite Ember costs $69 less; the Hoyt Enduro is rated 18 fps faster (328 fps ATA); the Elite Ember is the lighter carry (3.6 lb bare).
| Spec | Hoyt Enduro | Elite Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $749 | $680 |
| Rating | — | 5★ (2) |
| Type | Mid-Range Compound | Mid-Range Compound |
| ATA/IBO Speed | 328 fps | 310 fps |
| Length | 30" | 31.25" |
| Brace Height | 7" | 6.25" |
| Draw Weights | 35-50, 45-60, or 55-70 lb (three limb options) | 10-60 lb (single limb set, full range) |
| Draw Length | 24-30 in (rotating module) | 15-29 in (rotating mods, half-inch increments) |
| Let-Off | 80% | 80% |
| Mass Weight | 4.65 lb | 3.6 lb |
| Construction | Compound | Compound |
| Setup | Sold bare at $749 or as a $899 RTH package with Hoyt in-line accessories (sight, Integrate rest, quiver). Draw length adjusts 24-30 in via rotating module without a press, and shim tuning lets a shop (or a careful owner) fix left-right tears without yokes. Verify the updated draw stops and Picatinny spacers are installed on early-production bows. | 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. |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (original owner) | Limited lifetime (original owner) plus Elite Hunt Guarantee |
Pros & cons
Hoyt Enduro
- ✓Flagship-derived HBX cam with smooth draw and firm back wall
- ✓7-in brace height is the most forgiving in this group
- ✓Modern in-line mounting: Picatinny sight rail plus Integrate rest dovetail
- ✓Shim tuning system is simpler and more precise than the old Torrex yokes
- ✓328 fps ATA is quick for a 7-in-brace bow
- ✓Hoyt dealer network and resale value are the strongest here
- ✗Heaviest bow in the class at 4.65 lb bare
- ✗Noticeable post-shot twang until you add a stabilizer
- ✗Early-production draw-stop slip and Picatinny spacer issues (free dealer fixes)
- ✗$749 buys only a bare bow - the RTH package pushes to $899
- ✗Community verdict is evolution, not revolution, over the Torrex it replaces
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