QAD UltraRest HDX vs Ripcord Ratchet Cable-Driven (Micro)
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two arrow rests. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Ripcord Ratchet Cable-Driven (Micro) — CareScore 85.3 vs 69.9.
The Ripcord Ratchet Cable-Driven (Micro) takes this matchup with a CareScore of 85.3, a 15.4-point margin over the QAD UltraRest HDX. It pulls ahead most on micro-adjust and mounting. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | QAD UltraRest HDX | Ripcord Ratchet Cable-Driven (Micro) |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price | $159.99 | $179.99 |
| Micro-Adjust | No | Yes |
| Rest Type | Cable-driven-dropaway | Cable-driven-dropaway |
| Containment | Full | Full |
| Mounting | Berger-bolt | Both |
| Specs won | 1 | 2 |
| CareScore | 69.9 | 85.3 |