Sparrow Hawk (the wait begins)

[mec lineman]

Called Mr. Vince today and started an order on a 62" Sparrow Hawk. So far I settled on around 50@28. Red elm lams and boo cores. cocabolo and bacote riser. I have been wanting to try one of his bows and after reading some recent posts, I said what the heck! I have a pile of Beman MFX 500's. I shoot 240 grns. up front. I am hoping these shafts will work, I draw 28"  I would love to see some of your Mohawks. thanks craig

[nineworlds9]

you dog, I didnt even get a chance to get back with you yet!  I think you made a good choice.  Sparrowhawk is not a radical 'speed demon' bow like some others out there, but it is no slouch either.  To me, what defined it is that it is a "sweet" longbow.  Really smooth, super quiet, pretty quick, very forgiving, no handshock, nice to look at but not too nice to hunt hard.  Just an all around goooood modern longbow.  I will prolly order another one myself in the not too distant future.  51@29 and prolly 66".

[jt85]

Craig, I sent Vince an email and told him your address has changed you now live in Tahlequah Ok hope the bow gets here safe.

[mec lineman]

That ain't no problem, my fellow light line worker!

Good 'un!    

[kbetts]

As a fellow 'hawk owner, I'm going to make one suggestion....get a 64".  I love my shorter bows but the 64" seems to be the ideal length for that design......so easy to shoot.

[Brock]

loved my 66" Sparrowhawk...wish I never sold it.  :(

[nineworlds9]

Originally posted by kbetts:
As a fellow 'hawk owner, I'm going to make one suggestion....get a 64".  I love my shorter bows but the 64" seems to be the ideal length for that design......so easy to shoot.

mec' I agree with him.  it's only 1" on each end but for the smoothness worth it to me.  Mine is 64" and I draw right about 29 and I would say the bow is right about to the limit on string angle at the tips, and its a light bow to begin 37@28.  64" should be perfect for 28" draw IMHO.  Getting max out of the limbs while still well within range of smoothness.

[mec lineman]

I have heard that every design has a "magic" length. for hybrid's my experience has been 60" You guys are making me think. please don't laugh at my reasoning for 62", I have owned 64" bows and the don't travel as good as a 62" or shorter bow in my back seat of my Toyota and it travels that way just about everyday of bow season. Vince also hinted the same thing you guys are saying,but said I should be fine with the 62"  Thanks for yalls imput

[nineworlds9]

I agree you will be 'fine' with the 62", no doubt about it.  The travel concern is quite a good reason to go a bit shorter.

I get what Rob was saying about this bow being a "hybrid" say vs. a Hill bow, but it certainly isn't a radical r/d like a Slammer, Centaur, or MOAB by any means.  I would say it is most similar to a Dwyer Original or Toelke Super D if anything.  But what makes this one quite unique to me as I pointed out in the review is the continuous tapering 5 lams from riser to tips, hence the smoothness and nice cast.

[curlis]

I have a 66" that I like an awful lot.

[jt85]

I only draw about 27-3/4" but I sure like both my 62" Sparrowhawks. If I got another one it would be 64" but only cause I already have the 62s

Originally posted by Brock:
loved my 66" Sparrowhawk...wish I never sold it.    :(  

Same thing here.  I draw 27" consistently and found the 66" Hawk to be plenty potent at 27.

....and I also wish I had not let it go.      :rolleyes:

[Steelhead]

I enjoyed my 62 and 64 inch Mohawks more than my 66" and I draw 29 or a bit more.These were not Sparrowhawks.They were original Mohawks.Longer is not always better in a bow.Other than the finger pinch will be a bit less and you don't want stacking.Stacking often wont be an issue in many bows of 62 and 64" in mild R&D with a draw of 28".

Thier are other things to consider like vibration,speed,feel,Deadness in the hand,noise and stability.I have had other Bowyers bows of the same model where I like the shooting qualities overall of the shorter versions in that model.

Your mileage may vary.It always best to try all the lengths if at all possible and see what you like best.That can be hard to do though.A 28 inch draw is pretty versatile and far as finding different lengths that will work pretty well.Easier than someone with a 31 inch draw or 26.

Those Sparrowhawks look really nice and are the kind of bow I cut my teeth on decades ago and still love today.

Good luck with it    !

[dnovo]

I have 4 Mohawks.  3 of them are 64" and the other is a 66" Sparrowhawk. They all shoot the same for me and that's great.
Now after reading all the posts, I can't help but wonder which one of you saying " I wish I had never sold it" is the guy I bought my Sparrowhawk from.

[Tajue17]

what is this sparrow hawk, terry has a few other folks have a couple.... I've never heard of the sparrow hawk.

so tell me about it,,, radical or soft reflex, grips?  lets hear the good?

[mec lineman]

Thanks for the replies, I'm looking forward to shooting this bow! Got some thinking to do. If anyone out there does not like the 62",please share with me.

[mec lineman]

Sorry Tajue, I didn't see ur post. The sparrow hawk is made by Mohawk bows who happens to be a sponsor and have an outstanding reputation.  I have never shot one of these bows,just looking for something different.  Yhe bow appears to be mild r/d that braces at a d shape. I'm getting a locator grip on mine. Check out his site.

[Tajue17]

I will check it out, sounds like a Baraga type bow which I like.