Black Widow PL/X vs Fox Triple Crown/Royal Crown

[tdhartsell]

Hey guys, just looking for some input on the Widow PL and the Fox Triple Crown/Royal Crown. I've heard absolutely great things about Widows and was gonna pull the string on a PLX until I saw Fox Archery's Triple Crown and Royal Crown. I currently have a Toelke Whip that I love but am always wanting another bow. I shoot 3D in the spring/summer months and transition over to hunting in the fall. I use the exact same equipment in 3D as I use for hunting... I am a hunter first but definitely love posting up big scores in tournaments as well. Both bows listed are about the same price, with the fox having slightly more custom options. Just looking for opinions from guys who have shot both or one or the other. I can find loads of info on the Widow but not so much on Fox's Triple Crown or their Royal Crown model. This would be the most expensive purchase I have ever made on a bow and would like to get some input on guys who have shot them. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

[nineworlds9]

Based on your parameters I suggest the Royal Crown.  The Triple was developed specifically as a tournament bow, and it shines most at the longer bow lengths, having a very long riser section like a 3pc target bow.  It's strengths are in its shot to shot stability and long sight window; it is not a particularly blazing fast bow compared to some others, but it is most certainly a forgiving bow designed for accuracy.  The Royal Crown has a more forward handle, slightly shorter riser section, and a little more reflex in the limbs so I think it would be a little quicker pound for pound, and still a shooter, but definitely more geared toward hunting and not concerned with NFAA rulebooks and top scores etc.  It also will function better at shorter bow lengths IMHO.  The PLX is kinda apples to oranges in this discussion.  It has more in common with your current Whip.  Also, two bows that are extremely similar to the PLX are the Stewart Slammer and Big Jim Buffalo, just for curiosity's sake.  The PLX is a very slender bow, and will be very lightweight like a Whip, and only very stable for winning 3Ds if you choose a longer bow length IMHO.  I have a 68" Triple Crown with Micarta riser and a yew flare.  It is a tackdriver, and I wouldn't be afraid to hunt it, but I have other bows I would much rather take a shot at a live deer with.  My vote is Royal Crown, maybe 62-64" to maybe 66" max?  I wouldnt go any shorter than 66" on a Triple IMHO for it to have a point.  Call Ron and talk to him.  Super guy!

[ThePushArchery]

Couldn't agree more with 9.

Have owned and shot a lot of BW PL's and currently my dad owns a Fox TC that he bought from me which I had built by Ron.

Never shot the Royal Crown.

Def would not be afraid to hunt with the TC. Super killer bow. Absolutely built for accuracy.

PL is also a great bow and would serve you well in the woods.

If I were to give any advice at all, it would mimic 9's. Call Ron at Fox Archery and talk to him about his offerings. He is great to deal with and he isn't afraid to set up a TC for you for the woods. But like 9 said, he might suggest the Royal instead. Call him up!

[PastorSteveHill]

9 Said exactly what I was gonna say..

I've owned all 3 and like all 3...

If you like a more traditional looking longbow, Widow is choice

if you like a longbow with a recurve grip/ Royal Crown

If you just want a tourney bow/  Triple Crown


All good choices and all will do either hunting or 3D..