Does a $300 Budget Bow Actually Suck? | Diamond Infinite Edge Pro Review | Strong Shot Archery

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
  • It seems to be a common trend in the archery community that people sometimes believe that you need an expensive bow to shoot at a high level. I created this video to test this idea with the Diamond Infinite Edge Pro which is a budget bow ($300). I gave myself at most a week to test, tune, setup, and score with this bow and see how well I could shoot it. I hope you enjoy the video and maybe get a little bit more insight into the archery world.
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  • @SamuelWhiteArchery
    @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +192

    Comment what bow you want to see next! Who watched all 20 minutes?

    • @cadenjones5449
      @cadenjones5449 5 років тому +8

      PSE STINGER EXTREME, I watched the full 20.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      @@cadenjones5449 Definitely! Heck yeah, thanks for watching! 🤘

    • @yvantomac9502
      @yvantomac9502 5 років тому +1

      I did
      Good shooting Whizzy hehe

    • @ObelixCMM
      @ObelixCMM 5 років тому +3

      20 min. and click on like and coaching web site.
      I would like to see you compare your Mathews to Prime CT9, to see if we can get you to switch ;) In my opinion those two are basically same design (long riser, short limbs) with better price and cam on Prime

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      @@yvantomac9502 HAHAHAHA

  • @Tex1680
    @Tex1680 4 роки тому +110

    I like how this kid is an actual dedicated Archer and not just some "Brand Snob" all about the highest dollar amount. Well done

    • @justintaylor7363
      @justintaylor7363 3 роки тому +4

      You will have that when archers or hunters are sponsored by a company.They have to sell to us what the company pays them to

  • @chucker625
    @chucker625 3 роки тому +152

    Competitive Archer: that was a bad shot... went way to the right...
    Deer Hunter: huh?

  • @laramargaret3374
    @laramargaret3374 11 місяців тому +57

    Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.

  • @Dovahkiinxxx
    @Dovahkiinxxx 4 роки тому +29

    I worked in a bow shop for 3 years. I set up and sold hundreds of this exact bow. Part of our sales pitch was that this bow would do well for nearly anyone. I would trust this bow from anything from squirrels to moose.

  • @Patrick-vi7zt
    @Patrick-vi7zt 5 років тому +27

    15:12, Pro tip I learned in the military. Use index marks on EVERYTHING. Take a sharpie or map marker (they should come off with hand sanitizer but test first) that way if anything comes moves accidentally or intentionally you have a reference to get it back quickly. I recommend you use map markers with a super fine tip, that way you get the most accurate index mark. For the sake of clarity, an index mark for those who dont know is just a drawn line on a non moving part of the weapon system and a corresponding line that is on a moving part of it. You just make both lines "line up" and you know they are set back to the original location. examples include sights, rests, stabilizers and grips

  • @eslixgaming756
    @eslixgaming756 5 років тому +12

    I have bows ranging from 150$ to 600$. The thing i noticed is that it doesnt matter if you shoot a cheap or expensive bow but I do recommend quality accessories. Because i notice the cheaper accessories tend to get lose while shooting while the more expensive ones dont.
    My advise is to invest in accessories and safe money on the bow itself. You can always upgrade the bow and use the same accessories.

  • @greg8817
    @greg8817 3 роки тому +8

    Great video. It's cool to see a pro style archer using some inexpensive bows and being able to talk about them. This was a down to earth humble review that I really enjoyed watching. Great content.

  • @charlesdavis9937
    @charlesdavis9937 4 роки тому +41

    I have a Diamond Infinite compound. Been using it every weekend since 2013 with no problems.

    • @theoctaneshop6167
      @theoctaneshop6167 4 роки тому +2

      What kind of tuning has it needed over the years? Any noticeable string stretching?

    • @quadguy1553
      @quadguy1553 3 роки тому +1

      Same. Got one for Christmas when I was about 11 and now am fifteen. Never did anything to it except adjust sights, poundage, and draw length. Never even put a stabilizer on it.

  • @ilmaritaiponen9132
    @ilmaritaiponen9132 4 роки тому

    Excellent and honest video about the bow. It was awesome when you thanked your viewers for their time. Thank YOU for spending several days to test the bow and provide us with valuable information.

  • @joncooper1145
    @joncooper1145 4 роки тому +18

    to someone that isn't familiar to the sport, this video speaks volumes to the importance of form and technique while shedding light on how little the sport relies on equipment. Equipment can make things more consistent and even convenient, but its repetition and consistency that matter in the world of archery. great video, you have my subscribe and thumbs up :)

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  4 роки тому +5

      Thank you so much Jon! You're completely right. Companies prefer people to believe that the brand name is everything, but in reality if you put in enough effort, you will see the results.

  • @scott1152
    @scott1152 3 роки тому +62

    "not recommend for a hunter"............. not sure what your recommendation criteria is for hunting, something where longbows and recurves are still used.
    This bow is tiny, compact, light 'enough, comfortable fall-off for long holds, and if you shorten your draw length one notch you can pull firmly into the wall and take away 99% of the "sponginess", and it shoots over 315fps with my setup - I've taken a dozen deer, two elk and dozens of boar in the time I have had it - and I have the original Edge.
    For tree hunting, ground blinds, and brush blinds, its great, small, and on-the-cheap setup.

    • @emortaloutlaw
      @emortaloutlaw 3 роки тому +3

      Thanks 🙏

    • @MexicanMovie
      @MexicanMovie 3 роки тому +2

      I've had the Infinite Edge Pro since 2015 and have killed tons of deer with it, all on public land. Just had my first ever string replacement last month, and it is back to being like a brand new bow and my back wall is still solid as a rock. I use it with the Apex Gear AG2301GB 1 dot Covert Pro power dot sight and it's a deadly combo.

    • @astrobear1236
      @astrobear1236 3 роки тому

      Thanks for this comment im looking to get my first compound bow for hunting this year and im really liking the reviews for this bow

    • @basscrancker1931
      @basscrancker1931 2 роки тому

      Same I’ve taken dozen off deer with it over the past few years

    • @nicholasbaker2904
      @nicholasbaker2904 2 роки тому

      Ya confused why it can shoot almost 300 score but not good enough for hunting.

  • @ukeplaya1
    @ukeplaya1 3 роки тому

    Wow! I am thinking about starting archery as a hobby and researching info from UA-cam. You just saved me a bunch of grief knowing that the equipment, properly tuned, can perform well. Thank you for making this video!

  • @hawaiiangunner
    @hawaiiangunner Рік тому

    Now this is quality content!!!! Not some stroke me off to the latest flagship!!!! Very very well done! What would make a fantastic follow-up video is a step-by-step tuning of this bow. And other budget bows. Lots of dads out there purchasing these for their kids to start out! Happy to subscribe!!

  • @brettkester1639
    @brettkester1639 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the video. Just what I needed since I am getting back into archery after a 40yr hiatus. Hope to see you at the range.

  • @PremierGraphicsWraps
    @PremierGraphicsWraps 4 роки тому

    Hey I'm buying my first bow once my deployment finishes. I was going to purchase this bow prior to the video with hesitation and reluctance. Now I'm going to purchase with the knowledge of what to expect and what to look for in the following upgrade. After I learn the fundamentals and plateau, I will inquire about online coaching. Thanks for the honest review!

  • @scotthenderson4376
    @scotthenderson4376 3 роки тому +7

    Many years ago I was told I would never shoot worth a damn because I had a Bear Whitetail 2. (from a competition shooter) Months later and a lot of practice I was holding my own against the best shooters in the club and won a few 3d shoots. Then I started to upgrade my equipment as money would allow. Its a great sport and can put food on the table to boot.

    • @retandom
      @retandom Рік тому

      I had 2 white tail 2s. One for competition. One for hunting. Matched up shot for shot eith a buddy who had a diamond. Then again with his mathews. I miss those bows.

  • @jft7660
    @jft7660 4 роки тому

    Excellent video!! I have been preaching that with proper form, a fabulous score can be achieved with an Infinite Edge, Fuel, Convergence, etc. You proved it very well!!

  • @richcacace1993
    @richcacace1993 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this video. I recently started back into archery after a 30+ year hiatus and my old 1983 Bear "Brown Bear" compound bow was just not cutting it, so I started looking for a budget compound bow. Unfortunately, almost all the videos relate to hunting, so it was great to see a dedicated target shooter review. I was looking at something cheaper (Gen-X), but this convinced me to spend a little more.

  • @beefwellington480
    @beefwellington480 3 роки тому

    Getting back into archery and this had all the info i needed and was presented very well.

  • @glr594
    @glr594 5 років тому +10

    I just found this channel, love the editing, bows, shooting, but most importantly your amazing happy go lucky attitude! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  4 роки тому

      Sorry for such a late response, I just saw this comment! Thank you so much!

  • @lspostma
    @lspostma 5 років тому +8

    I like the "Lucky" hat. Utah company started by an associate of mine.
    Thanks for showing that it's about proper technique, not so much the equipment.

  • @IIDASHII
    @IIDASHII 5 років тому

    I've kind of been obsessing over what bow to buy, as it will likely be the only one I get for a decade. I appreciate this vid. It confirms what I (a decent archer who's been shooting a 15 year old bow) assumed, which is that with proper form, consistency, and commitment any decent bow can hit the X. Makes me less worried about buying a hunting bow (I have to use the same bow for hunting and local 3D comps).

  • @gushowlett4161
    @gushowlett4161 4 роки тому +2

    The diamond edge sb1 is the first bow I ever shot. And got me addicted a little over two years ago. Loved it. The two bowes are very similar. I adjust it back and forth for myself and my kids. To get someone new to try archery this is a grate bow for that. I shot it at 25 inch 70 lb and my kid at 22 inch and about 20 lb. And only takes a couple min to swap it.

  • @ronniejohnson3781
    @ronniejohnson3781 3 роки тому +1

    My dad bought one of the first infinite edges years ago and fell in love, I just recently bought the edge pro and got it tuned up within 1 hour and grouping within 1/4 in

  • @beefwellington480
    @beefwellington480 3 роки тому

    Looking to get back into target shooting again this year. This helps me a lot with a good idea of expected baseline quality in the modern bows.

  • @xiaemperor
    @xiaemperor 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the phone coaching today. I feel like you got my back and i am ready to crush my target panic. ty

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      No problem, I'm glad I was able to help! You'll be crushing it in no time

  • @Nordyoutdoors
    @Nordyoutdoors 4 роки тому +3

    My family and friends all bought this bow a few years back and came across this... this bow is awesome and amazing to use in the field

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  4 роки тому

      That's really awesome! Yeah, I was extremely surprised by it's performance for such a relatively low price. Thanks for watching Thomas!

  • @beastaa666
    @beastaa666 2 роки тому

    Thanks mate. Great vid. I just bought one for myself and the kids. I have no idea how to "tune" a bow so i will be looking for vids soon as it gets delivered. Again, great video and i reckon you gave it a fair go. Thanks from aussie :)

  • @tombaker2523
    @tombaker2523 4 роки тому

    This guys knowledge and experience made it possible to bring this bow up to its potential. But remember that this is a production bow to get people in the woods ie. Hunting and to the range at a reasonable cost I shot a high country bow I bought fairly new at the flea market set it up just like this guy and did well anyway thumbs up to this guy on skill and knowledge looking forward to seeing more of this kind of video

  • @joshuadaniel4420
    @joshuadaniel4420 5 років тому +87

    The guy makes honest, good videos you got to give him a thumbs up.

  • @rledmiston462
    @rledmiston462 5 років тому +2

    Good job. You are amazing to watch shoot. I am not nearly as accurate as you. Thank you for doing this. This will help a lot of people who are scared from catalog prices. The tuning required, most people like myself just aren't qualified to do or have access to equipment to do it with.
    I have went to traditional recurve which can get started even cheaper.

  • @jackbrobst7559
    @jackbrobst7559 3 роки тому +1

    I'd love to see a video overview of how you tuned this bow -- I'm a noob starting out on this bow and want to learn more about how everything works and what to look for on that front

  • @richhaupt8878
    @richhaupt8878 4 роки тому

    Take this into consideration. I have not shot much lately,however the modern compounds are like modern full suspension mtn bikes. The technology has come so far that the bang for your buck is really great. The let off and adjustability of these bows is amazing. You could not get the zip out of a 80+ lb bow that a 65 lb. bow will shoot now. Looks like you could stand to take all of those antennas off your bow and learn to shoot without that junk then put it back on after a few months. Great video! Good luck with your shooting and competitions.

  • @jeffreyrandall7131
    @jeffreyrandall7131 5 років тому +1

    That rewally is a alsome video and shooting. I'm new to archery and have a Starting Bow like what you have, I'm getting better but now I know all I have to do is keep practicing... Thanks for the Video

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! Just keep putting in the work and trying new things. The more work you put in, the better you will get. And the most important part is to have fun! Thanks for watching

  • @rudylopez1514
    @rudylopez1514 3 роки тому

    Just bought a $50 fiberglass recurve, more for traditional shooting not much target practice and ive seriously fell in love with the sport

  • @HillTrekkerSarge
    @HillTrekkerSarge 4 роки тому +10

    Good, honest video.
    Assuming that the draw length was already by chance good for the buyer, that bow is right out the box plenty accurate and dependable enough to go hunting and kill a deer. All's it would require is a couple of hours of tweaking and practice for the individual and that's it.
    Lotta very, very expensive bows on the market but to be honest they're no better for the average deer hunting situation than that bow.

  • @thurney4343
    @thurney4343 3 роки тому

    nice video...many of us are on budgets and fixed incomes and reviews like these are very helpful in making purchasing decisions. Thanks!

  • @texasislander8753
    @texasislander8753 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for the great vid! As a rifle hunter who is dipping his toe into bow hunting, this helps me out tremendously in my research for my 1st hunting bow. This vid by no means takes Diamond out of the picture, just gives me a little more info into what i should consider when i make my descision. Also, trying to keep to a budget bow setup. Keep up the good work!

  • @ChristKrew-Rev1.8
    @ChristKrew-Rev1.8 5 років тому +2

    Love it! My 8yo without lessons was doing great with this bow. Stock out of the box. Thanks for the review!

  • @skeledon
    @skeledon 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome video, I love bow tech bows, personally they are my favorite. The only thing that gets me is the idea that a $300.00 bow is considered as a budget bow. I have made osage orange, ash, oak, hazel, hickory, and sycamore bows of high poundage, perfect for hunting and they last a really long time if well taken care of. Some last longer than others and some last a lifetime. Yes there is a major difference between the different types of bows but the main purpose is it's a hunting tool, to place an obscene price on it is ridiculous in my opinion, how much does one think it's worth is the question opposed to the quality and how good and effective the product is itself. I completely understand the "you get what you pay for" concept but when bows reach to the thousands of dollars in price and the only difference is the name that is written on it, that is more like "make me rich suckers" status, not this is a high quality bow and worth your hard earned money. The actual cost to engineer a good, solid, workable, and high quality bow for just one person is very expensive however in a production line punched out thousand daily starts cutting the price of production to extremely minimal cost thus $300 to even $400 dollars is a solid fair price for a compound bow making the budget bow term more like $75 to $150 not $300 as it is so commonly said nowadays.

  • @approachingtarget.4503
    @approachingtarget.4503 3 роки тому

    I shot a 1994 Martin cougar for many years competing. Tuned correctly, good arrow set up, and muscle control. They will all work as they are intended.

  • @jessewilliamson6596
    @jessewilliamson6596 5 років тому +5

    Ha, ha! "Wow you made it this far into the video", well this was a fun yet educational video. Great video as always, great professionalism, keep up the good work!!

  • @texasgeorge1386
    @texasgeorge1386 5 років тому +1

    I will most definitely be speaking with you soon . I’m new to archery but have found that I really like it more then most hobbies.
    And also even as a beginner I find that I’m shooting better then some of my friends that have been doing it for longer. And I hope to eventually do some competition and hunting with it . I always strive to be the best at anything I try . I’m kinda of OCD about that . Anyway great video and look forward to maybe getting you to coach me soon . Waiting on my shoulder to heel I got to aggressive with turning the poundage up on my bow and ended up hurting my self moving to much to fast ..

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому

      Awesome, I look forward to hearing from you! Archery is extremely addicting, just a warning, haha! Make sure you're fully healed up before you start shooting again. It would suck to jump back into it a little bit too soon and then re-injure yourself. Better to be safe than sorry! I'll always be here ready to coach you haha so there is no rush.

  • @optimuscrime608
    @optimuscrime608 5 років тому +2

    Definitely need to see some more bow review videos!!! Anything coming soon?

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому

      I'll try to get some out as soon as I can. Thanks for watching! Are there any specific bows that you want to see?

  • @gregplaygames8658
    @gregplaygames8658 4 роки тому +1

    And the funny thing is that this bow is like a dream for me :D Nice shooting!

  • @phantomcruizer
    @phantomcruizer 5 років тому +1

    Great review.
    BTW would you consider doing a video on how to twirl an arrow...you do it so well.

  • @Sandz_
    @Sandz_ 5 років тому +12

    Great video. Thanks for doing this. Very entertaining.
    Only minor “issue” I had was how quickly you said no to it being a hunting bow.
    Your opinion is your opinion and I’m not dogging on you but it seems bizarre that you’d do this test which essentially “proved” archery is more about good practice, proper form, and a good mindset than having the best bow on the market but turn around and say the IEP couldn’t be a hunting bow.
    I know about the string stretch and the back wall being a little squishy but in the right hands, this is a stone cold deer killer.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +6

      Thank you so much! You're exactly right. Haha, I've had to explain this so many times 😂. This bow can be an absolute monster in the right hands. Why I say that I wouldn't recommend it as a beginner hunting bow is because the weaknesses are too major for a beginner. It would be super easy to injure an animal if the archer lacked experience and was hunting with the stock bow. I never want that to happen. If the archer is willing to put in the time and effort into tuning and form, this bow will be killer. I know the majority of archers don't have the time nor the resources to be able to super tune the bow and change their form to be as accurate as possible. That's why I wouldn't exactly recommend it as a beginner hunting bow. I hope this makes sense! Thanks for watching!

    • @traesdb11
      @traesdb11 5 років тому +1

      Can you reccomend a good cheap compound for a beginning hunter? I am in the market and I have gone down the rabbit hole and everything was pointing toward this diamond until I see this comment haha. I am willing to go up to 500ish for budget

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому

      @@traesdb11 What's up man! Thanks for watching by the way. In regards to your question, the Diamond Infinite Edge is a solid bow if you can put in the time to practice with it. And since it is under your budget, this allows you to buy custom strings which I highly recommend that you do (The stock strings that come with the diamond are not that great). I believe this will help you a lot in improving accuracy. If you're thinking about going with a different bow, I'd recommend that you go to your local archery shop and try out the bows in your budget. When testing these bows, focus on the grip, draw cycle, and any other factors that may be important to you (ie. speed, vibration, etc). I hope this helps and let me know if you have anymore questions! My email is always open as well: samuelwhitearchery@gmail.com

    • @traesdb11
      @traesdb11 5 років тому

      Thank you tons for the response man I really appreciate it. I Will for sure keep that in mind and I'm glad it isnt disqualified :) Keep up the great content. I just subscribed last night so I look forward to it all.

    • @stevengoodfellow
      @stevengoodfellow 4 роки тому

      @@SamuelWhiteArchery the archery store where I live just recommended me this bow as an amateur hunting bow 🙄

  • @arthurcwm
    @arthurcwm 5 років тому +4

    I shoot a Bear G2 Cruzer, and I'm also facing the same problems you mentioned like the mushy back wall etc, but with some proper tuning and target accessories (and practice!) I was able to deliver results that are consistent with expensive target bows. There is alot of truth in your video.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      YES! Now this is the reason I made this video. That's really great to hear. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @ballzybaits4414
    @ballzybaits4414 4 роки тому +119

    I've shot from cheap to high-end bows. It's the Indian, not the bow. Good stuff only makes it a little better.

    • @jst1man
      @jst1man 4 роки тому +1

      Amen

    • @jeremymorrison9413
      @jeremymorrison9413 4 роки тому +7

      Its the Indian, not the Bow...I LOVE IT!!!

    • @EROCK1966
      @EROCK1966 4 роки тому

      Cheap LOL I shoot a single cam bear Wild I get one inch groupings at 20 yards so I can't complain but you want to shoot a cheap bow step into that one but a great video very informative you're quite the shot keep up the good work

    • @Fausto_4841
      @Fausto_4841 3 роки тому +4

      Wow, way to be racist AF. So many cultures used bow and arrow, not just the indigenous American which you ignorantly called “indians” like the killer columbus did.

    • @ballzybaits4414
      @ballzybaits4414 3 роки тому +21

      @@Fausto_4841 Wow, I didn't know snowflakes watch these types of shows.
      Wake up and climb out of the rock. The phrase wasn't invented by me. Its a phrase said throughout the generations. lol. Snowflakes melts away.

  • @annexpaint
    @annexpaint 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing. I'm looking at getting into the sport.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  4 роки тому

      That's great to hear, I'm glad you liked the video! Let me know if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help.

  • @StevenRosburg
    @StevenRosburg 5 років тому +1

    Awesome stuff, Sam!

  • @65BAJA
    @65BAJA 5 років тому +1

    Video was very well done. Subbed.

  • @andrewnichols7410
    @andrewnichols7410 4 роки тому

    Nice job. Theres alot of truth to what you said about tuning and practice with what you shoot, and overall ability. Some people just cant shoot straight no matter what , and spending over $1000 on a bow wont make them any better. Then again, theres always " that guy," who shows up with a recurve made of PVC with a string made from weed trimmer cord or something that just outshoots everyone. Thanks for proving what those of us on a tight budget have been saying for years. I'll take skill and practice over luck anyday. Great video, I'll be watching for the next " cheap bow" review.

  • @renatugaming5730
    @renatugaming5730 3 роки тому

    Currently have the prism from diamond, loving every single shot with it! I just had to replace the sight because it was acting terrible for me, it was 20 bucks, and there were literally no good reviews on it from amazon( Lancaster rarely gets 20 reviews because the reviews have to go under "moderation"). I hate the "moderation" because now it seems like Lancaster Archery Supply can edit and control reviews, which isn't cool and I think that reviews should always be honest and unbiased just like your review on the Infinite Edge Pro. I also added a stabilizer kit, recently got a new blade rest, and I am so pumped to be ready for my first lesson in person on Saturday!!!!

  • @Buran01
    @Buran01 5 років тому +2

    Excellent video. I would love to see a similar review of the PSE carbon stealth 35, because has two drawbacks for target shooting: is extremely light and lacks rear screw for stabilizer (albeit that can be corrected with modular stabs).

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому

      Thank you so much! Ooooo that would be extremely interesting to try. I'll see what I can do! Thank you for watching!

  • @markyb9593
    @markyb9593 4 роки тому

    Love the arrow spin before u knocked 😝💯🔥✌👍

  • @rippinlips1133
    @rippinlips1133 4 роки тому +1

    I have the Diamond Razor Edge that came out way before the Infinite Edge. Slayed a buck a year since I got it. It’s maxed out at 60lbs. I named it “Tags” cause I fill them every year! I want to get one with a heavier draw weight but Tags never disappoints.

  • @andyc.947
    @andyc.947 5 років тому +2

    Please do a series on Bow tuning. Not paper or french tuning but actual adjustments to cam systems and or strings

  • @matthewhardman6139
    @matthewhardman6139 5 років тому +2

    Tuning and working on your shooting form def help scores more than anybow or equipment can.

  • @BearMeat4Dinner
    @BearMeat4Dinner 5 років тому +1

    Sam - I liked the video! Great job!

  • @fordman7479
    @fordman7479 4 роки тому +112

    $300 budget?!? Aight I'm gonna head out!

    • @jst1man
      @jst1man 4 роки тому +11

      You can turn a $100 bow into a compatition bow. Don't believe everything people say. It's the shooter that makes the Archer.
      A better now doesn't make it any funner either.

    • @oscarsimpsonjacka7917
      @oscarsimpsonjacka7917 4 роки тому +2

      I much prefer traditional style bows and if you get fibreglass ones they can be like $75 and like $20 shipping. If you want to see some look for a channel called armin hirmer and a site called alibow

    • @Meloncholymadness
      @Meloncholymadness 4 роки тому +4

      Get a recurve, more skill involved and much cheaper, and the take downs are awesome and convenient. Plus if you're good with a recurve, you're great with a compound....

    • @offthetrails4799
      @offthetrails4799 4 роки тому +3

      Im 12 and im about to buy one of these... this is very cheap for a compound bow

    • @nik07nik
      @nik07nik 4 роки тому +1

      @@offthetrails4799 Get the Edge 320

  • @frankpasqua7706
    @frankpasqua7706 5 років тому +1

    Cool video as far as cheaper bows go I had a really good experience with the bear Cruzer it was extremely adjustable just like this bow I'm very solid in every aspect I don't have all the experience that you do since I'm an ex-city guy just learning more about archery and hunting since it's very popular pastime in the area I live in now

  • @robstofberg1
    @robstofberg1 5 років тому +17

    Samuel thanks for this video. I'm thinking of starting with compound bow archery and am wondering if I could start with a budget around 400 dollar. I do not have any ambitions and it's just for shooting 3d and target at a range or garden. (I've got a 40 year old recurve bow which I shoot occasionally). I hope you are able to evaluate bows like the PSE, Stinger/Drive and or Bear Cruzer. Starting bows with serieus specs from leading brands. By the way absolutely no issue watching your whole video. Will certainly watch your next one.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! I'll see what I can do! A ton of people have asked for me to do the PSE Stinger Extreme so that might be what's next. You definitely can start with a $400 budget, as long as you try it out before hand. I hope this helps!

    • @mattylapags5951
      @mattylapags5951 3 роки тому

      I shoot a diamond sb-1 edge and it's perfect

    • @Skelstoolbox
      @Skelstoolbox 3 роки тому +2

      I shoot the bear authority.. It's a tack driver at 60lbs and looks pretty sweet.. It was bear's lower end compounds that came iin ready to hunt packages.. It has a better look to it than the bear cruzer, even though the cruzer is the newer replacement for it..

  • @teamflanneloutdoors5631
    @teamflanneloutdoors5631 5 років тому +2

    What? No Way- Everyone knows the more money you drop, the more success you'll have, it's the American way ( insert heavy sarcasm here). THANKS for your time and effort making this vid👍I really enjoyed it, and even learned a little about the target world. I just hunt and practice, but with a "target" bow, PSE Phenom DC. I'd like to see a PSE Drive, and or Stinger review, and yes watched till the end.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +2

      Hahahaha! No problem, I'm glad you liked it! A ton of people want to see the Stinger tested so that might be what's next. Thanks for watching!

  • @grasonicus
    @grasonicus 3 роки тому

    Well-done video. One can make valid conclusions from it.

  • @ee222
    @ee222 5 років тому +7

    great video and yes, i did watch it 'til the end! hey, i got 2 questions. one is early on you mentioned that the string/cables were cheap. wondering if you ever swapped those out for better quality and did that help with the issues you mentioned toward the end (ie, starting off great with all "X's" and ending up with more "9's" towards the end. also having to mess with the tuning almost throughout the sessions). 2nd question is your adjustments required a bowpress. didn't i see somewhere that the diamond line allows for adjustments without the need for a bowpress? i'm thinking maybe the diamond edge sb-1??

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +6

      Thank you so much and thanks for watching! I wasn't able to get my hands on a custom set of strings, but from my experience, that would definitely help with the bow's major issues. In regards to the draw length adjustment, for the specific draw length that I wanted, the screws would be sitting behind the limbs. This meant that I had to put it in the press to put the screws in the correct place. I hope this answers your questions!

  • @shandor2522
    @shandor2522 4 роки тому

    Thanks a ton for redeeming budget bows for the non-snob archer!

  • @whatsongisthis5691
    @whatsongisthis5691 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I'm 28 and just getting into Archery. I'm always subscribe to "buy once cry once" methodology and would rather pay more now than buy cheap and have to sell it later. It sounds like I would outgrow this bow fast... I think I will look elsewhere.

  • @carinosotoves3117
    @carinosotoves3117 5 років тому +2

    Awesome video and I would like to see a Bear wild test if you can keep up the awesome work. Thanks.

  • @NightOfIDK
    @NightOfIDK 5 років тому

    Samuel, another great video.
    Would you say there may or may not be noticeable limitation for such a bow to handle a heavy target stab set up over prolonged period of use?

  • @adrian.r968
    @adrian.r968 5 років тому +2

    You Da Man!
    I was waiting for so long for someone to make this move. And also to take a 300 bucks bow with cheap accessories and arrows into the woods and hunt the shit out of everything what moves on the North American Continent.
    Great vid Samuel. Courageous move. Diamond,...I mean Bowtech will never get back to you. They need to sale their flagship bows. They advertise this bow if I'm not mistaking as a cheap but decent recreational bow.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому

      Thank you so much! Yeah, they definitely won't respond, but I can dream, haha!

  • @smokedemoutdoors8239
    @smokedemoutdoors8239 5 років тому +3

    Sweet video !!! Yep I watched all 20 min .

  • @LetsPaint405
    @LetsPaint405 Рік тому

    I got mine brand new fully set up for like 430, and it’s amazing

  • @YankeeWoodcraft
    @YankeeWoodcraft 4 роки тому

    I took my first deer, a 7 pointer, at 35 yards 6 weeks after picking up a bow for the first time in my life (and spending many hours at the range). That bow was a Diamond Infinite Edge Pro. They're great, but they're going to need a lot of tuning if you shoot a lot. However, it's the best starter bow out there hands down.

  • @lowbornCO
    @lowbornCO 5 років тому +1

    I was just in that building for the first time on Sunday. What a strange coincidence!

  • @shawnpenninger4163
    @shawnpenninger4163 5 років тому +1

    I watched all 20 minutes. Great video.

  • @j.main2380
    @j.main2380 4 роки тому

    Hell ya that's awesome, i just got the Bear Approach 40% off due to the gander outdoors store going out of business, got it for $300 out the door!

  • @cookiezr4milk429
    @cookiezr4milk429 3 роки тому

    I have shot recurves for the majority of my time in archery, my dad had bought me an older fellas old Diamond outlaw, once i grew strong enough to shoot it, i did and i loved it until i had an arrow come out of the string as i released it. Considering its age i decided to put it in storage for later on and decided to buy myself a infinite 305. After shooting an arrow into my neighbors shed i hot it dialed in and i love it

  • @jarrodhill9149
    @jarrodhill9149 3 роки тому

    Try a bear cruiser. I started with this bow and after (due to lack of experience) taking weeks to get it tuned I was set. Im stepping up to a flagship bow this week and cant wait. 🙂

  • @archercat2515
    @archercat2515 5 років тому +1

    A fellow lefty! Great video! I have this bow, it’s fun to shoot. I also have a Bear Wild and Diamond Medalist, would love to see those reviews!

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      I love seeing all these lefties in the comments! Thank you so much for the support! I'll see what I can do about those reviews. Thanks for watching!

    • @archercat2515
      @archercat2515 5 років тому

      Samuel White your reviews are great! I’d send you my Medalist to try but they are spendy to mail!

  • @dacbarbar
    @dacbarbar 5 років тому +1

    Nice video man , great editing , as for bows just go all out , get trads , olympic recurvers , hunting compounds and test them if you want , you have the form , would be interesting to see the transfer to traditional, as for compounds I think in a week you can get almost any bow and get 300/300. Maybe try and get 300/300 with broadheads on your hunting bow if you got one :)

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! Oooooo that sounds really good, I'll see what I can do. Thanks for watching!

    • @ObelixCMM
      @ObelixCMM 5 років тому

      @@SamuelWhiteArchery Talking about line cutters :)

    • @paulputera7099
      @paulputera7099 5 років тому

      @@SamuelWhiteArchery a braodhead test would be cool lets see groups from all the most popular mechanical and fixed blades ps i shoot rage hypodermics

  • @jthomasstthomas
    @jthomasstthomas 4 роки тому

    Thanks for another great video...I made it through all 20 minutes.
    As a beginner, I’m wondering why you felt it’s ok for a beginner archer but not to hunt? If I’m hitting the target, what is your view on why it matters?
    Thanks!

  • @DrFeelgood6022
    @DrFeelgood6022 5 років тому +3

    Just bought an infinite edge pro today. September will be my first time deer hunting with a bow.

  • @thisandthatbymatt2758
    @thisandthatbymatt2758 5 років тому +30

    I have three kids in the JOAD program so can't afford target bows. I purchased one of these new off of craigslist for $165. My daughter shoot this in Vegas and Cincinnati last year. She has been flirting with olympian for 2 years shooting 280's (with the original strings) shooting 2315 Eastons with 125 grain (i think) tips. I love watching her beat the cocky $1000 bow shooters. More than just a starter bow. It will perform well until your budger allows for that target bow to put you up to the top.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      That's awesome! I always love seeing budget bows beat down on the crazy expensive competition bows, haha! I wish her luck on getting that Olympian pin! Thanks for watching

    • @jeffw6692
      @jeffw6692 4 роки тому +2

      Matt Skindzier glad to hear it. I just bought this bow the other day. I had a good day yesterday with it. Shot around 100 arrows total throughout the day. I’m brand new to archery and am having a heck of a time getting my sight right. Aside from the accuracy I should have at 20 yards, it’s got a great amount of power and a very smooth shot. I’ve got more tinkering to do with the sight but overall I’m very happy with it.

  • @rcrchery
    @rcrchery 5 років тому +1

    Awesome video!!!

  • @corysnladventures2758
    @corysnladventures2758 4 роки тому

    I got the diamond Razor Edge bow and I love it

  • @DadDnumba1
    @DadDnumba1 5 років тому +1

    Curious what release is that you're using at 2:38. Nice Vids! Most unbiased reviews on youtube.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! Right there I'm shooting a Truball HT Pro which is my favorite back tension release. As you can tell in the video, I like to use it with 2 fingers.

  • @13thmember2
    @13thmember2 4 роки тому +1

    This is actually the bow my Archery store started me out with when I just picked up the sport

  • @kaipennock3051
    @kaipennock3051 5 років тому +3

    Id like you to test out the Hoyt Powermax.... hoys version of a budget bow! Im going to get one soon, first bow, new to archery and bowhunting, but research pointed me to the Powermax.... thanks for the content!!!

  • @Kchecksitout
    @Kchecksitout 4 роки тому

    Hey samuel, I just got one of these. what would be the shortest length for front and side stabs would you recommend for it? thanks!

  • @usualsuspect7249
    @usualsuspect7249 5 років тому +2

    Great job. I really enjoy your videos. I bought this bow for my daughter (15). She's enjoying it, but it also was kind of time consuming to set up.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому

      Thank you so much! I agree, it was pretty rough to tune and it's quite confusing. It takes some time, but it shoots pretty well for a super low price haha. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @jonberg469
    @jonberg469 4 роки тому +1

    This seems like the best point of entry for a serious beginner.

  • @vitodelorto1796
    @vitodelorto1796 4 роки тому

    Great honest vid

  • @trigger3654
    @trigger3654 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for posting this video and yes watched all 20:51 mins
    I got this same bow 2 months ago, as I am a total novice at 46 yrs old.
    Your dead on it takes alot of tuning glad my coach /bow tech is patient. Lol.
    I do have one question we both have the same draw length and weight. What grain and spine arrows are you using.
    Again thanks for the great video. Looking forward to new videos and going through your older ones.

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! I used Easton X23s 2315's at 29" (shaft to shaft) with 200 grain points. I did paper tune, but I never arrow tuned (play with different point weights and shaft lengths). I just grabbed some arrows out of my basement and set them up for the bow. I would make sure to play around with it haha. Hopefully this helps!

  • @JohnDought
    @JohnDought 4 роки тому

    Hey great vid! Can you tell me how long a string can be on the bow? For how many years?

  • @tadeloach22
    @tadeloach22 2 роки тому

    Wish I could get with someone like you to help tune my Mission Hype DTX

  • @juanmeneses9684
    @juanmeneses9684 5 років тому +3

    Hey Samuel nice video! Can you make a video test of the PSE Stinger Extreme PLEASE ? THANKS

    • @SamuelWhiteArchery
      @SamuelWhiteArchery  5 років тому +2

      Everybody and their mother asked for the PSE Stinger Extreme so I think that might be the next bow test ;) I'll see what I can do

  • @ThesisTheFox
    @ThesisTheFox 3 роки тому +2

    YOU'RE LEFT HANDED TOO awesome I'm not the only one :D

  • @andrewstrout1118
    @andrewstrout1118 4 роки тому +1

    That's my first real bow I don't have to tune mine besides draw length and Love it I don't shoot Comp but I do hunt.