Eugene, OR – July 1, 2025 – Bowtech Archery proudly announces that its new Virtue model took 2nd place overall and was recognized as the most innovative bow in the 2025 Outdoor Life Best Compound Bows Test.

Outdoor Life’s comprehensive field test evaluated bows on speed, accuracy, innovation, tuning features, grip, draw cycle, back wall, vibration, and overall experience. Out of nine flagship compound bows, Bowtech Virtue earned an impressive 26.5 total score, narrowly missing 1st place. Importantly, it achieved the highest innovation score of the group.

“Bowtech is the most innovative of the big bow companies,” declared Outdoor Life’s Executive Gear Editor Scott Einsmann. “Their new riser material is a far bigger deal. We haven’t seen bows made out of a new material since carbon bows came out in the late 90s.”

The Virtue stands out with its groundbreaking AeroMag magnesium-alloy riser, combining ultralight weight with rigid performance. Outdoor Life noted it is “the lightest for its length we’ve tested.”

A tester also observed, “Bowtech is the ultimate bow for the tinkerer” highlighting the user-focused engineering.

“We’re thrilled to see the Virtue not only place second overall in Outdoor Life’s rigorous testing but also be honored as the most innovative bow in the field. Our AeroMag riser and intuitive tuning platform were designed to give hunters unmatched performance, customization, and confidence in the field.” Said Todd Snader, Bowtech Brand Manager.

Check out the test at: https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/best-compound-bows/

To learn more about the Virtue, go to https://bowtecharchery.com/bows/virtue/ or your local dealer to try it for yourself.

About Bowtech Archery

Based in Eugene, Oregon, Bowtech has been innovating bows for over three decades. Known for integrating user-friendly tuning platforms and pushing technical boundaries, Bowtech remains committed to engineering precision hunting and target bows that redefine performance.