Bob Lee or Black Widow

[Al Dean]

Have had both and now have a Widow PMA 64".  My Lee was also 64".  Not a nickels worth of difference in performance or noise.  Both excellent bows.  Widow advantages, hold value better and a multitude of wood choices, although mine is just an autumn oak.  Can't see all the extra money just for looks.

[boog21]

Not much help here.  I've never shot a Widow, but I wouldn't trade my Bob Lee.

[Swamp Yankee]

Shot both (a few years ago) and ended up with the BW over the Lee.  The BW just seems to be a bit smoother.  That being said, my primary and favorite hunting bow is an old Red Wing that seems to have the speed and smoothness of a BW with the quiet of the current Lee bows.  Don't notice enough speed difference between any of them to speak of.

[Pops]

I have both, they both shoot well. My BW is 62"
and is butter smooth and fast shoots right were I look that's a good thing. The BW cost more and hold there value. I hunt more with my Lee's they are both
60". I would say shoot both and pick the one that
feels right to you.

[Mac11700]

Hard choice...since both are really nice...I've them shot both over the years..and suggest you do the same...then choose what you want..

Both are top notch bows...

Both hold their value these days..

Both will last you a lifetime if you take care of them..

The main difference to me is how the bow feels in the hand..and the Widow has felt better for balance and them amount of resonance it produces at my draw weight.

Mac

[Warren Cowen]

I shot them both. BW  by a longways.

[Friend]

Both are fine bows. There is likely a 50% chance that my choice may not meet your needs. Shoot them both and you will have been adequatley informed.

[hardtimes]

Try both then pick the widow. I happen to prefer the Widow, but thats me.

[SL]

Ive had both. They are both good bows and shoot a good arrow. I cant say I would pick one over the other if they have the standard grips. I didnt care for the asbell grip.
SL