2025 Bows & Bowstrings – New Year, New Archery & Bowhunting Gear
As we ring in 2025, the archery and bowhunting world is gearing up for another exciting year of innovation and performance. New 2025 bows & bowstrings are here, bringing cutting-edge technology and enhanced features to help both seasoned hunters and target archers reach their peak potential. Whether you’re looking for the smoothest draw, the fastest arrow speed, or the most durable materials, this year’s lineup delivers something for everyone. From sleek compound bows packed with customizable options to ultra-responsive bowstrings that ensure a tighter shot, the latest gear is designed to maximize precision and power.
With a focus on lightweight designs, increased adjustability, and superior durability, the 2025 archery gear range is setting a new standard for both performance and comfort. Whether you’re upgrading your hunting setup or building a new target archery rig, these bows and bowstrings are engineered to elevate your experience, making this year the perfect time to step up your game. Let’s dive into the most exciting releases in the world of archery for 2025 and discover the gear that will take your shooting skills to the next level.
2025 BOWS
Bear Archery


2025 Bows & Bowstrings – The Persist 33 is Bear Archery’s feature-packed flagship bow for 2025. It is fueled by the hugely adjustable EKO cam system, which allows setup for let-offs of 75, 80, 85 and 90 percent in a single cam and pushes arrows to IBO speeds of up to 340 fps. Brand-new IMS rest and Picatinny sight mounting options allow that latest accessory mounting, and a pull-up rope attachment loop is incorporated into the top limb pocket. The Persist 33 measures 33 inches between the axles and sports a 6.25-inch brace height. Draw lengths from 26.5 to 30.5 inches are accommodated in a single bow, meaning fewer SKUs. Order the Persist 33 in draw-length spans of 45-60 or 55-70 pounds. It is offered in Mossy Oak Bottomland or Roots camo or Olive or Stone solid finishes. Learn more at beararchery.com.
Elite Archery


Elite’s 2025 Carbon Eon weighs just 4 pounds and measures 31 inches between the axles, providing carrying ease, maneuverability and high performance. The new SP2 Cam provides IBO arrow speeds of up to 336 fps, while also ensuring Elite’s buttery-smooth draw cycle. New VX Mods allow setup for 70 to 90 percent let-off and draw length adjustments in ¼-inch increments. The Eon’s dual-caged riser is made from high-modulus carbon fiber. A 7 1/16-inch brace height makes it well-balanced and ultra forgiving. S.E.T. Technology allows fast tuning. Peak draw weights of 40, 50, 60, 65 and 70 pounds are offered and the Eon is compatible with the new R.A.C. accessories. Learn more at elitearchery.com.
Obsession Bows


The 2025 Obsession Kinetic was designed by Kevin Strother to serve archers who thirst for raw power and precision in the field or on the 3-D range. The Obsession Kinetic produces a smooth draw cycle while supplying a comfortable grip, zero hand shock and IBO arrow speeds up to 354 fps. For all of this, the Kinetic remains affordable to the average archer. The Obsession Kinetic includes an axle-to-axle span of 33 ¼ inches and a brace height measuring 6 ¼ inches. Its new Flite Cam can be adjusted for draw lengths between 26.5 and 31 inches and the bow can be ordered in peak draw weights from 40 to 70 pounds. Hybrid RZ, SD and M2 Modula Cam options are also available. Learn more at obsessionbows.com.
BOWTECH


2025 Bows & Bowstrings – The 2025 Bowtech Virtue delivers a well-rounded performance with a mass weight of just 3.7 lbs, making it highly mobile for hunters on the move. With an adjustable draw length of 25″ to 30″, it can be customized to fit your body size, ensuring comfort and optimal performance. Offering draw weights of 50, 60, or 70 lbs, it provides flexibility while maximizing energy transfer. The 341 FPS speed delivers impressive downrange energy, while the 32″ axle-to-axle length strikes a balance between stability and maneuverability. A 6.19″ brace height enhances forgiveness, making the Virtue a fast, accurate choice for any shooter. Learn more at bowtecharchery.com
APA Archery


APA Archery’s all-new Summit is based on the company’s new Pro Lite riser and packed with hunt-ready features. These include APA’s Pro- Connect Sling, Pro-Connect Stabilizer and all-new Shift Tune Technology. Shift Tune Technology allows archers to tune this bow effortlessly, without tools. The Summit weighs just 3.4 pounds and produces 340 fps IBO arrow speeds with a forgiving 7 3/8-inch brace height. The Summit measures a compact 28 inches between the axles for exceptional maneuverability in tight spaces or cover. The cam system allows draw lengths between 25.5 and 30.5 inches and includes an 80 percent let-off. Choose from 40-, 50-, 60- and 70-pound peak draw weights. Learn more at apaarchery.com.
Martin Archery


The 2025 FIRECAT by Martin Archery was precision-engineered under the guidance of Kevin Strother, a renowned bow designer. It provides a draw length range of 26 to 30 inches to accommodate nearly any adult shooter, measures 30 inches between the axles and features a 6 ¼-inch brace height. Its compact design and 4.2-pound mass weight make it well suited for mountain hunting or climbing into a treestand, or leisurely days on the 3-D course. It generates IBO arrow speeds of 344 fps while also proving remarkably forgiving. Martin Archery has a legacy of crafting accurate and high-performance bows serving archers of all levels with products designed for precision and reliability. Learn more at martinarchery.com.
2025 BOWSTRINGS
Headhunter Bow Strings


2025 Bows & Bowstrings – Headhunter Bow Strings has 1,500 different string sets and more than 40,000 pieces in stock that are typically ready to ship within 48 hours. Headhunter Bow Strings has been a premier OEM precision bowstring maker for more than 30 years, producing 15-plus million bowstrings for major bow manufacturers. Now that expertise is available to dealers and their customers, providing bowstrings and cables to meet demanding specifications using state-of-the-art technology. Headhunter Bow Strings provides bowstrings/cables with exceptional quality and consistency, quickly and efficiently. Headhunter will accommodate any reasonable request for custom strings for just about any bow. Learn more at headhunterbowstrings.com.
BCY


BCY, an industry leader in all things bowstrings, offers POWERGRIP serving material for all center serving and end-loop jobs. In fact, POWERGRIP is now being adopted by more custom and factory bowstring every year, making it a trusted and proven choice. The key to POWERGRIP’s effectiveness is its unique fiber blend and resin finish, which firmly grip the bowstring and cables to prevent serving separation. POWERGRIP stays where it is installed, for more reliable bowstrings and more satisfied customers. POWERGRIP serving material also sets a high bar for durability and longevity. POWERGRIP is proudly manufactured in the USA. Learn more at bcyinc.com.
Phantom Bowstrings


Phantom Bowstrings uses top-tier string materials such as BCY 452x and Bloodline Fiber Vec99 to create bowstrings that meet the most demanding performance standards. Phantom bowstrings and buss cables are crafted with proprietary techniques developed to reduce string stretch and increase durability. Phantom uses hand wands to apply serving to ensure consistent pressure that results in a smoother finish free of lumps. End-loops are served downward to create a cleaner look and eliminate finishing knots inside the cam tracks for more consistent accuracy. Cutting-edge P2 Series (Phantom Performance Series) bowstrings are the newest offering. Learn more at phantombowstrings.com.
Firststring


The “Classic” from Firststring provides a ready-made lineup in black and white. “Classic” bowstrings include proprietary-blended BCY materials to provide high performance, zero peep rotation or creep, and off-the-shelf availability with no required break-in. They give shooters a classic look wrapped around modern materials. The “Classic” ensures a great combination of longevity, performance and a clean look, whether shooting a traditional bow, compound or crossbow. Firststring offers customizable programs to fit any business’ needs and ensure dealer success—including stocking and stock-balancing programs, retail packaging, and tech counter packaging. Firststring also offers additional string accessories, and ships all orders within three days, if not the same day, even during the busy season. Learn more at firststringusa.com.
Vapor Trail


Vapor Trail is celebrating 32 years in business making top-quality bowstrings. For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Vapor Trail’s VTX (Vapor Twist Xtreme) Bowstrings with proven SIFI Technology. This “Set It and Forget It” proprietary blend of fibers offers zero peep rotation, rock-solid stability in changing weather conditions, and a Lifetime Service Guarantee. With millions of color combinations to choose from, Vapor Trail also provides some of the fastest turn around in the industry. Vapor Trail Archery is a USA based manufacturer dedicated to the science and development of superior bowstrings and cables, limb-driven arrow rests, and other fine archery accessories. Vapor Trail’s proprietary VTX (Vapor Twist Xtreme) bowstring material combines their exclusive blend of synthetic materials and exacting manufacturing processes to create a product that consistently performs exceptionally well in all situations. Vapor Trail also revolutionized the archery industry with its limb-driven, drop-away technology and serves as the foundation for all limb driven arrow rests manufactured today. Learn more at vaportrailarchery.com.
Gas Bowstrings


2025 Bows & Bowstrings – SystmX bowstrings from GAS are new for 2025 and offer first of its kind bowstring technology. GAS invested more than two years of R&D in creating SystmX, which promises incredible speeds while also being individually engineered for specific bow models. During extensive testing using a variety of bow models GAS discovered SystmX provides an average 5 fps additional velocity and better dampen vibrations compared to factory and other aftermarket bowstrings. GAS uses patented BCY VX2 bowstring material in black and white speckled. SystmX bowstrings are available for more than 150 different flagship bow models. Learn more at gasbowstrings.com.
Joey’s Bowstrings


The Omega Series by Joey’s Bowstrings is the culmination of more than a year of meticulous research and development. Crafted using the highest quality materials and advanced construction techniques, these bowstrings offer unparalleled performance and durability for high-performance bows. The Omega Pro Series is specifically designed for the serious archer or bowhunter who demands the most from their equipment. Whether your customer is competing in tournaments, pursuing big game or simply enjoying a day at the range, these bowstrings provide the reliability and confidence needed to perform at their highest level and ensure consistent results with every shot. Learn more at joeysbowstrings.com.
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