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Bowtech carbon overdrive or carbon knight

Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by farmboy, Feb 16, 2014.

  1. farmboy

    farmboy Newb

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    I was wondering if anyone has shot the carbon overdrive yet? I've shot the carbon knight and really like it. The grip was different then the Mathews bows I've owned up to this point but I would get use to it.
    I was also wondering if anyone out there who owns the carbon knight has had any problem with it yet? I wont be using the rest that comes with it. I'll be putting a new QAD or trophy taker rest on it.

    Thanks for your imput
     
  2. SPOTnSTALK

    SPOTnSTALK Grizzled Veteran

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    I dunno....
     
  3. wi p&y

    wi p&y Weekend Warrior

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    i have shot both but own a hoyt carbon element. i prefered the overdrive over the knight. i was not a fan of the knight. its more about what feels more comfortable for you. i havent heard much good abiut the knight.
     
  4. TAuth41

    TAuth41 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    If your just going to post "I dunno" I don't there is really a point of posting that...
     
  5. Just Passin thru

    Just Passin thru Grizzled Veteran

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    Many people think that the overdrive isn't worth the extra $400 than the knight. My dad shoots the knight and he loves it! However, it all comes down to what you like best. Go shoot the overdrive before you make your final decision! Good luck!
     
  6. Rick James

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    They are the same exact riser and limb configuration with different cams and a few other things. The Overdrive is a superior cam system, and I'd recommend that if you can afford it. You can't go wrong with either but I'd pick the Overdrive if money is of no issue.
     
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    Yeah the overdrive binary cams are much more tunable


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  8. bloody_pawprint

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    it's really a matter of personal preference. i ended up with the CK, no complaints. haven't had any problems at all, and i put arrows through it daily. i recommend shooting both and seeing what feels better in your hand and at the shot. but i love mine and have had zero issues.
     
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    I just bought the carbon overdrive. Personally for me it was a little smoother and the tune ability of the bow sold me on the overdrive verse the knight. both really nice bows for sure. I did shoot they hoyt faktor and spyder, mathews chillR and bear motive7 and bowtech for me rose to the top.
     
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    I just sold my Destroyer 340 and have been looking around, I've shot them both (70lbs 29"), the Knight is smoother, the Overdrive has a harsher dump on the back end, both are nice but prefer the smoother draw of the Knight, you loose a little fps but not $400 worth. I'm looking at waiting to see how the draw is on the RPM 360 (supposed to be really smooth)...than I'll need to choose....though I'm not an expert.
     
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