Java elkheart vs BW Pl

[triumph]

Own a BW pl and interested in the Elkheart.
Overall shooting and grips how do they compare. Will be going with the beaver tail, are they compatible.
Thanks
Doug

[kadbow]

Haven’t shot a bw longbow in a long time but when I did I did not like the grip. Love the Javaman grip, they are different.

[triumph]

Comparing the elkheart to the more recent PL longbows by BK with the beaver tail grip.
Thanks

[Crash]

The Elkheart will probably be a tad faster and it will be noticeably quieter.   I prefer the grip on it as well.

[erictetterton]

I have a 64” PLx and a 60” Falcon. They are both sweet bows. I really like the thumb rest on the Javaman but I still shoot the PL very well. I like how much shorter the Javaman is compared to the BW. Both are great bows and shoot very consistent for me. I don’t notice either being loud. I wish I could post pictures from my phone, I’d love to show the bows. Gregg is an artist and this PL is really sick looking with the copperhead skins

[triumph]

Thanks all I have ordered the elkheart which will be a while before receiving
I love my plx and just was inquiring regarding the grip on the elkheart.
Time will tell
Thanks all
Doug

[nineworlds9]

The Elk' grip conforms to the hand more closely.  The BW grip is more 'generic' if you will.  You made a good choice Triumph.  Though bows are like women, one mans marriage is anothers divorce material 

[TradBrewSC]

I have shot an elkheart, but have never owned one.. I really like the grip on it! The grip and its mannerisms really remind me of a Thunderchild, but honestly think I prefer the standard grip on the elkheart over the standard TC.. The elkheart grip just pushes my thumb skyward a little more and I like that..

With that being said I think the elkheart is a completely different animal from the PL and the two require a completely different style grip to be shot well. IMO the elkheart/TC style bow is shot more like a recurve (higher wrist) where the PL, while still a hybrid, prefers a more palm deep D/R type grip.

I recently got a 62" PLX with a custom flat back Sturgiss style grip and slight locator.. I wanted to really try palming/open grip a bow and holy hell! right out of the gate I shot this thing better than any of the other beauties I have. The PL just requires the straight out palm push that is just working for me especially with this grip...