The ATA Show brought numerous changes this year, including opening the latter half of the show to the general public. What didn’t change?
Unveilings of the latest and greatest in compound hunting bows. Walking the floor, it quickly became apparent this year’s crop of arrow slingers is on point yet again.
Check out these awesome new compound hunting bows that were on display at the 2026 bow show.
PSE Sicario Carbon
The all-new PSE Sicario Carbon is one of the most exciting flagship bows of the year. This carbon bow comes with the heralded FDS cam system. It has a max of five limb bolt turns.
Overall, this bow is smooth and offers shooters a chance at great new technology at an affordable price. It’s a solid budget bow with integrated flagship tech.
This bow comes in seven color finishes, including black, charcoal, clay brown, green olive, Kryptek Skyfall, Kuiu Verde, and Mossy Oak Bottomland.
PSE Carbon Specs
- IBO Speed: 357 fps
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 33 inches
- Brace Height: 5 1/4 inches
- Effective Brace Height: 6 1/2 inches
- Draw Length Range: 24 1/2 to 30 inches
- Draw Weight: 50, 60, 70, and 80 pounds
- Let-Off Percentages: 70%-85% (70, 75, 80, 85)
- Bow Weight: 3.9 pounds
Bowtech Alliance and Alliance 33
As I have been annually for nearly 15 years, I’ve been on the ATA Show floor checking out the latest offerings in the archery world.
This year, perhaps the talk of the show is the Bowtech Alliance and Alliance 33 compound hunting bow. It’s incredibly smooth to draw, shoot, and otherwise operate.
This new bow feels very “dead in the hand,” as is commonly referenced with bows. It’s also more adjustable than previous Bowtech models. Features to know about include the DeadLock Cam System, GripLock technology, V2 CenterMass Sight, Stabilizer Dampener, rotating modules with FlipDisc, and multiple stabilizer locations.
The bow is offered in six different finishes, including solid colors of Red Dirt, Stealth Grey, OD Green, Sandstone, and camo patterns in Mossy Oak Bottomland, Kuiu Verde 2.0, and Optifade Subalpine.
Bowtech Alliance Specs
- IBO Speed: 338 fps
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 30.5 inches
- Brace Height: 6.437-inch
- Draw Length Range: 26-31 inches
- Draw Weight: 60, 65, 70, or 75 pounds
- Bow Weight: 4.09 pounds
Bowtech Alliance 33 Specs
- IBO Speed: 334 fps
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 33 inches
- Brace Height: 6.062-inch
- Draw Length Range: 27-32 inches
- Draw Weight: 60, 65, 70, or 75 pounds
- Bow Weight: 4.25 pounds
Xpedition NexLite 30
The NexLite 30 by Xpedition is a great option for those wanting something between shorter bows and longer competition rigs. This bow features the patented Magnite material. It’s lightweight, vibration-free, and more.
Furthermore, it has a new riser design, optimized dampener locations, new Xlok grip, Xlok tuning system, integrated features for mounting, and more. The NexLite limb design and NXB cams produce great efficiency and effectiveness.
Xpedition NexLite 30 Specs
- IBO Speed: 336 fps
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 30 inches
- Brace Height: 6.375 inches
- Draw Length Range: 24-30 inches
- Draw Weight: 50, 60, 65, 70, and 80 pounds
Xpedition NexLite 33 Specs
- IBO Speed: 330 fps
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 33 inches
- Brace Height: 6.375 inches
- Draw Length Range: 24.5-31 inches
- Draw Weight: 50, 60, 65, 70, and 80 pounds
Bear Redeem
The new Bear Redeem is another excellent offering. It’s a 30-inch bow with 6.25-inch brace height and up to 85% let-off. It also has new limb pocket design with individual adjustable rockers for precise tuning.
It also features a new shelf guard rubber insert for silent arrow contact. Plus, it implements an integrated mounting system rest mount, picatinny sight mount, wrist sling, rope attachment for secure treestand pull-up, and more.
Additionally, it even sports the new EKO 2 Cam. Get it in one of four colors and camo patterns. Head over to beararchery.com to learn more.
Bear Redeem Specs
- IBO Speed: 340 fps
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 30 inches
- Brace Height: 6.25 inches
- Draw Length Range: 25-30 inches
- Draw Weight: 45-60 / 55-70 pounds
- Let-Off Percentage: 80% / 85%
Darton TriTech 31 and 35
Darton archery is doing something very unique for 2026 - extra-long bows. This year, it released the TriTech 31 and 35 bows. A 35-inch hunting bow isn’t something you can get just anywhere, but Darton offers it now. It comes with numerous features, including Perfect Tuning and Perfect Timing technologies.
It also comes with a micro-adjust roller guard, integrated rest mounting, picatinny sight option, 1/4-inch draw length adjustment, and more. It’s bow stand compatible and comes in numerous colors and camo patterns.
TriTech 31 Specs
- IBO Speed: 335 fps / 341 fps with included speed mod
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 31 3/16 inches
- Brace Height: 6 3/8 inches
- Draw Length Range: 25-30.5 inches
- Draw Weight: 50, 60, 70, or 80 pounds
- Let-Off Percentage: 75%-83%
- Bow Weight: 4.5 pounds
TriTech 35 Specs
- IBO Speed: 332 fps / 335 fps with included speed mod
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 35 1/8 inches
- Brace Height: 6 3/8 inches
- Draw Length Range: 26-31.5 inches
- Draw Weight: 50, 60, 70, or 80 pounds
- Let-Off Percentage: 75%-83%
Martin Lithium X
Martin’s all-new Lithium X is a great compound bow. For some, it might fly under the radar, but it shouldn’t. This is an excellent bow that comes loaded with great advantages.
It even features the renowned Perfect-Tune Adjustable Limb Pocket System. The bow draws, holds, and shoots incredibly smoothly.
Martin Lithium X Specs
- IBO Speed: Up to 350 fps
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 32 inches
- Brace Height: 6 inches
- Bow Weight: 4.2 pounds
Obsession Sniper 360
Martin’s sister company, Obsession’s 2026 flagship bow is the Sniper 360. It features the heralded M6 Cam, which shooters love. The bow is incredibly smooth, has a firm backwall, and shoots like a breeze.
Obsession Sniper 360 Specs
- IBO Speed: 350 fps
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 31 inches
- Brace Height: 6 inches
- Draw Length Range: 26.5-30 inches
- Let-Off Percentage: 85%
- Bow Weight: 3.7 pounds
Elite Varos
The Elite Varos is a phenomenal offering for 2026. It comes with the SP2 Cam System, which has the VX Mods that allow shooters to fine-tune their draw cycle, holding weight, and more.
It offers the utmost efficiency, control, and speed. Its shoot-ability is top-shelf. Additionally, its S.E.T Technology (Simplified. Exact. Tuning) allows shooters to improve tuning and arrow flight.
The Varos comes in 19 different colors and camo patterns.
Elite Varos Specs
- IBO Speed: 338 fps
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 32 inches
- Brace Height: 6.625 inches
- Draw Length Range: 25.5-31 inches
- Draw Weight: 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, or 75 pounds
- Bow Weight: 4.75 pounds
Diamond Radian Youth Bow
Most youth hunters are rapidly growing, making it difficult to keep a bow that fits them. While that problem has been solved by bows for many years now, the 2026 Diamond Radian does it in a fresh way. As noted, the adjustability is the key thing with this bow.
While it’s certainly not the first bow to accomplish that, it definitely does it while maintaining quality that oftentimes sacrifices in bows with such a wide range in adjustability. As the specs show, it has great variability in draw length and draw weight.
As for included accessories, the bow incorporates a three-pin sight, full-capture brush rest, Furnace quiver, peep sight, and D-loop. Basically, it’s ready to hunt.
Colors available include black, forest, sandstone, or Mossy Oak Bottomland. Choose the solid or combo that fits your style the best.
Overall, the Radian is a sweet rig. It’s enjoyable to shoot. This is a very smooth bow. Younger and smaller-framed shooters will enjoy using this bow and deploying it in the field.
Diamond Radian Specs
- IBO Speed: Up to 305 pounds
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 28 inches
- Brace Height: 6 inches
- Draw Length: 16.5-29.5 inches
- Draw Weight: 10-55 pounds
- Bow Weight: 2.9 pounds
