Bear Adapt 2 RTH (The Hunting Public) vs Diamond Edge XT
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two budget compound bows. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Diamond Edge XT — CareScore 54.6 vs 34.4.
The Diamond Edge XT takes this matchup with a CareScore of 54.6, a 20.2-point margin over the Bear Adapt 2 RTH (The Hunting Public). It pulls ahead most on let-off, draw length range and draw weight range. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Bear Adapt 2 RTH (The Hunting Public) | Diamond Edge XT |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price (RTH package) | $599.99 | $419 |
| Draw Weight Range | 45–70lb | 20–70lb |
| Draw Length Range | 24.0–31.0" | 19.0–31.0" |
| IBO Speed | 320 fps | 300 fps |
| Brace Height | 6.50" | 6.75" |
| Mass Weight | — | 3.70 lb |
| Let-Off | 80% | 85% |
| Axle-to-Axle | 31.00" | 31.00" |
| Specs won | 1 | 5 |
| CareScore | 34.4 | 54.6 |