The 2026 ATA Show floor was full of new bowhunting gear, including crossbows.
The technology hasn’t changed much in the past few years, but companies continue to make enough tweaks to boost speeds, improve accuracy, and elevate overall performance and reliability.
That’s what the 2026 class of crossbows is all about — small tweaks that made noticeable changes. Check out the newest crossbow gear that Hook & Barrel got to play with.
SummaryThe Eight Must-Have Crossbows.
TenPoint TRX Ultra: Measures 29.5 inches long and shoots arrows at 515 fps.
TenPoint TX Ultra 29.5: Weighs 8 pounds and features a 13.5-inch power stroke.
TenPoint TX Ultra 26.5: Compact 26.5-inch model firing at speeds of 410 fps.
TenPoint Phantom De-Cock: Highly anticipated model that delivers arrows at 400 fps.
TenPoint Titan X De-Cock: Incredibly accurate setup weighing 7 pounds without its accessories.
Barnett Hyper Raptor BCX: Produces 425 fps using a frictionless TriggerTech release system.
Excalibur REVX TD: Recurve-style bow using quick-disassembly takedown technology.
Killer Instinct STX 405: Ultra-narrow frame measuring only 6.7 inches wide cocked.
TenPoint TRX Ultra
The all-new TRX Ultra by TenPoint is loaded with effectiveness. Its safe de-cocking feature is ideal for the utmost in safety prioritization. In part, it implements the ACUslide MAXX to achieve this.
It measures 29.5 inches long (without foot stirrup), 11.75 inches wide uncocked, and 6 inches wide cocked.
The power stroke is 16.25 inches, draw force is 13.3 pounds, and it weighs 8.4 pounds. With the Pro Elite 400 arrows, it shoots 515 fps. It comes with a quiver that holds three ACU-RD arrows.
Get it with the Burris Oracle X, Vision RF, or EVO-X Marksman Elite scope.
buy the trx ultra hereTenPoint TX Ultra 29.5
The TX Ultra 29.5 is another great option from TenPoint. It comes with the quality you expect from such a trusted brand. It measures 29.5 inches (without foot stirrup). It’s 11 inches uncocked and 6.5 inches cocked.
The power stroke is 13.5 inches, draw force is 13.3 pounds, and bow weight is 8 pounds (with ACUslide MAXX). It shoots 460 fps with the Pro Elite 400 arrow.
It comes with the ACUslide MAXX cocking device, three ACU-X arrows with quiver, and Burris Oracle X scope.
buy the trx ultra 29.5 hereTenPoint TX Ultra 26.5
Continuing with the TX series, the TX Ultra 26.5 is a great selection. It combines reliability in a smaller profile and package. It measures 26.5 inches long (without foot stirrup), 10.75 inches wide (uncocked), and 7 inches wide (cocked).
The power stroke is 10.25 inches, draw force is 13.3 pounds, and bow weighs 7.7 pounds (with ACUslide MAXX). It shoots 410 fps with the pro Elite 400 arrow. Like the other TenPoint crossbows, it comes with the three ACU-X arrows, quiver, safe de-cocking device, and more.
Get it with the Burris Oracle X, Vision RD, or RangeMaster 100 scope.
buy the trx ultra 26.5 hereTenPoint Phantom De-Cock
One of the most talked-about crossbows of 2026, the TenPoint Phantom De-Cock is another excellent pick. This model comes with a lot of bells and whistles.
Regarding specs, it’s 28.5 inches long (without foot stirrup), 12.4 inches wide (uncocked), and 8.4 inches wide (cocked). The power stroke is 16 inches, draw force is 8 pounds, and bow weight is 7.4 pounds (with ACUdraw De-Cock).
It slings arrows at 400 fps with the Pro Elite 400 arrow. It comes with three Pro Elite 400 arrows and the Pro-View 400 scope.
TenPoint Titan X De-Cock
Those who want a top-tier crossbow should consider the Titan X De-Cock from TenPoint. This is a crossbow that is incredibly accurate. It’s 33 inches long, 13 inches wide (uncocked), and 9.75 inches wide (cocked).
The power stroke is 12 inches, draw force is 9 pounds, and bow weight is 7 pounds (without the ACUdraw Silent cocking device). It shoots 400 fps with the Pro Elite 400 arrows, comes with three of these in a quiver, and sports the Pro-View 400 scope.
buy the titan x de-cock hereBarnett Hyper Raptor BCX Series
The Barnett Hyper Raptor BCX Series made quite the splash upon release. It delivers 425 fps and 142 foot-pounds of energy. The draw weight is 220 pounds.
Included technologies are the TriggerTech frictionless release (better accuracy), HALO system (which reduces cam lean and minimizes cable crossing), and more. It’s 32.5 inches long, 7.5 inches axle-to-axle (cocked), and the bow weighs 6.9 pounds (without accessories).
Get it with the smaller-diameter HyperFlite arrows, quiver, wax, rope cocking device, and scope. Of course, there are several options available in this series. See these in detail at barnettcrossbows.com.
Excalibur REVX TD
The all-new REVX TD by Excalibur is a feature-rich recurve-based crossbow. Even so, it shoots up to 400 fps. It requires 16 pounds of draw effort (with ChargerX Crank).
The Quick-Loc technology allows the crossbow to be disassembled and reassembled very quickly (with one button), and it does so while maintaining consistent point of impact. It also comes with the ChargerX Integrated Crank, which is lightweight, easy to use, and makes cocking and de-cocking easy and safe.
The HO recurve limbs are crafted to maximize efficiency and durability. The Ceasefire Anti-Dry Fire prevents the crossbow from being able to fire without an arrow nocked, safety off, and trigger being pulled. Those who purchase this crossbow also get its premium trigger and the soft case.
Without accessories, it weighs 7.5 pounds, and with accessories, weighs 9.6 pounds. Its draw length is 15 inches, tip-to-tip cocked width is 21 inches, and overall length is 33 inches.
The package includes the Overwatch scope, 30mm scope rings, Rebolt quiver, and four ProFlight 16.5-inch arrows (with field points). It comes in Stealth Gray or Mossy Oak Bottomland. See it in action at excaliburcrossbow.com.
Killer Instinct STX 405
Lastly, new and avid crossbow enthusiasts alike should look at the STX by Killer Instinct. It features the MRX Trigger Box and X Cam for improved accuracy and performance. Per the name, it shoots at speeds up to 405 fps.
The bow is very narrow, measuring 6.7 inches axle-to-axle (cocked). Also, the bow is 31.25 inches long. It has a 13.5-inch power stroke, 195-pound draw weight, and delivers 142.08 foot pounds of energy. The 3-pound trigger is very smooth. The bow weighs 9.5 pounds. Check it out at killerinstinctcrossbows.com.
Each of the above crossbows, and more, is new for 2026. If you’re in the market for a fresh weapon, give these a serious look. Without question, the latest crop of crossbows is an impressive one.
