24. REFLEX
The only bow surviving a complete makeover at Reflex this year is the 45.5" Caribou, a model designed specifically for shooting with fingers. The rest of the line is new.

The Ridgeline comes in 32" and 34" lengths and brace heights of 7" and 7.25", respectively. Both are built on ma-chined-aluminum TEC Risers featuring Reflex's new Prolink Pocket System that locks the limbs into alignment with the riser. Powered by the new FX Cam & 1/2 System, both produce speeds of about 310 fps, and both are equipped with RizerShox, AlphaShox, StringShox, and FUSE custom strings and cables.

The Rampage has similar features but a more economical machined-aluminum riser (not a TEC riser). The Growler features a TEC Riser made of magnesium rather than aluminum, which keeps the cost down while giving you all the important technology, including the new FX Cam & 1/2 System. For an entry-level bow, look at the 34" Bighorn powered by the proven Slam & 1/2 Cam System.

25. ROSS ARCHERY
This Missouri bow manufacturer seemingly came out of nowhere to quickly become a major player in bowhunting. The newest featured model, the Cardiac, lands Ross squarely in the middle of the need-for-speed arena. The reflexed riser on this 33" bow sculpts out a 7" brace height that generates 320 fps. A single cam is precision matched to the idler wheel, and a Winner's Choice custom string and buss cable bring it all together. A Flatline Anti-Vibration System quiets the shot, and a new camouflaging process hides the bow.

Three other models of similar design round out the Ross line: The CR331, CR334, and CR337 models are 31", 34" and 37" in length, respectively. Brace height for all is 7.75", and speeds are just over 300 fps. All Ross bows have Teflon cable slides and broadhead guards on a wide riser shelf. Slim, clean lines -- and now speed -- define Ross bows.

26. WHISPER CREEK
This company's bows incorporate all available technology to eliminate vibration and noise, ranging from the patented HyperSUSPENSION package with dual independent axles and WhisperGRIP Traction Control to the BowDAMP material used in the cams and idler wheels.

Whisper Creek's flagship bow, the 31" Innovator Pro, has a 7" brace height and speed of 310 fps. Quiet performance is a priority with Whisper Creek, and the decibel level of the Innovator Pro is a whisper-like 65 dB.

The new Stealth LX is a highly compact bow with a length of only 26" but a forgiving brace height of 8". The 35" Odyssey remains in the line.

Whisper Creek has teamed up with Doc's Team Extreme to create a new line of bows with slightly less dampening material. These include the Devastator, the Extreme Heat, and the Sweet Demise.