2026 Flagship Bows

As we approach the end of 2025, it’s an exciting time for archers. Bow manufacturers are unveiling their 2026 flagship bows, and social media is buzzing with information about each new release. Are you considering a new bow for the upcoming 2026 season? Have you explored the latest models at your local archery shop? Below, I’ve provided some information on the new bows that have already been released, organized alphabetically by company. You might just find the perfect bow for your 2026 season!

 

 

APA King Cobra DGX

ATA: 32 1/4 Inches

Weight: 4.1 LBS

IBO Speed: Up to 363 FPS

Peak Weights: 40,50,60,70,80,90,100 LBS.

Draw Lengths: 24-30 Inches

Cam: X2 Dual Cam

Brace Height: 5 3/8

Let Off: 80%

Price: $1,629.00

Link: https://apaarchery.com/products/king-cobra-dg/

 

APA Black Mamba Pro 6

ATA: 31 3/8 Inches

Weight: 3.9 LBS.

IBO Speed: Up to 357 FPS

Peak Weights: 40,50,60,70,80

Draw Lengths: 24-30 Inches

Cam: X2 Dual Cam

Brace Height: 6 1/16th

Let Off: 80%

Price: $1,779.00

Link: https://apaarchery.com/products/black-mamba-pro-6/

 

Bear Archery Redeem

ATA: 30 Inches

Weight: 4.9 LBS

IBO Speed: 340 FPS

Peak Weights: 45-60 and 55-70

Draw Lengths: 25-30 Inches

Cam: EKO2 Cam

Brace Height: 6.25 Inches

Let Off: 80% and 85%

Price: $1,299.99

Link: https://www.beararchery.com/products/bear-archery-redeem-compound-bow

 

BowTech Ascend

ATA: 31 Inches

Weight: 4.2 LBS

IBO Speed: 340 FPS

Peak Weights: 24.5 – 30 Inches

Draw Lengths: 45-60 and 55-70 LBS

Cam: Deadlock Lite Cam System

Brace Height: 6.5 Inches

Let Off: 80% and 85%

Price: $999.00

Link: https://bowtecharchery.com/bows/ascend/

 

Darton Tri-Tech 31, 33, and 35

ATA: 31 3/16 ,33 3/16, or 35 1/8 Inches

Weight: 4.6 LBS

IBO Speed: 334 – 343 (Depending on Mods)

Peak Weights: 50,60,70,80

Draw Lengths: 25.5 – 31 Inches

Cam: BBS Dual Sync Cam (1/4 Draw Length Adjustment)

Brace Height: 6 3/8 Inches

Let Off: 83% – 75%

Price: $1,349.99

Link: https://dartonarchery.com/tritech-33/

 

Elite Varos

ATA: 32 Inches

Weight: 4.75 LBS

IBO Speed: 338 FPS

Peak Weights: 40,50,60,65,70,75

Draw Lengths: 25.5 – 31 Inches

Cam: SP2 Cam System

Brace Height: 6.625 Inches

Let Off: Up to 90% 

Price: $1,299.99

Link: https://elitearchery.com/products/varos

 

 

Hoyt Alpha AX-3 (29, 33, 33 Long Draw and Short Draw)

ATA: 33 5/16 Inches

Weight: 4.75 LBS

IBO Speed: 340

Peak Weights: 40,50,60,70,80

Draw Lengths: 26 – 31 Inches

Cam: HBX Gen 4 Cam

Brace Height: 6 3/8 Inches

Let Off: 75%, 80%, 85%

Price: $1,599.00

Link: https://hoyt.com/compound-bows/alpha-ax-3/alpha-ax-3-33

 

Martin Archery

Currently, Martin has not announced a flagship bow for 2026. It will be interesting to see if they release a new bow at the ATA show in Indianapolis. We will have to wait and see.

 

 

Mathews ARC    (30 and 34)

ATA: 30 and 34

Weight: 3.99 LBS

IBO Speed: 348 FPS

Peak Weights: 55,60,65,70,75,80

Draw Lengths: 25 – 30.5 Inches

Cam: SWX-2

Brace Height: 6 Inches

Let Off: 

Price: 30 is $1,459.00, and the 34 is $1,569.00

Link: https://mathewsinc.com/products/arc-30

 

Obsession

I contacted Dennis Lewis, the owner of Obsession, regarding the 2026 Obsession flagship bow. He informed me that they plan to unveil it at the ATA show in Indianapolis this January. I’m excited to see what they have in store for 2026!

 

 

Prime Divide Series 31,33,35,37

ATA: 31,33,35,37

Weight: 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 LBS

IBO Speed: 31 Series 331-335, 33 Series 331-339, 35 Series 330-338, 37 Series 329-337

Peak Weights: 40,50,60,70,80

Draw Lengths: 25.5 – 29.5

Cam: Core Cam System

Brace Height: 6 or 7 Inch Models

Let Off: 83% – 80%

Price: 31 and 33 $1,595.00, 35 $1,749.00, 37 $1,695.00

Link: https://www.g5prime.com/divide/

 

 

PSE Sicario Carbon

ATA: 33 Inches

Weight: 3.9 LBS

IBO Speed: 357 Feet

Peak Weights: 50,60,70,80 LBS

Draw Lengths: 24 1/2 – 30 Inches

Cam: FDS Cam System

Brace Height: 5 1/4 Inches

Let Off: 75% – 85%

Price: $1,999.00

Link: https://psearchery.com/products/sicario-carbon-fds

 

I can’t wait to visit a local shop and try out as many of the 2026 flagship bows as possible. I already have one bow on order and will be doing a full review once I receive it and set it up. There are many amazing options available for any archer looking for a new bow. Get out there and shoot them all!