Hoyt Formula XD vs SF Archery Premium Plus 25"
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two recurve bows. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the SF Archery Premium Plus 25" — CareScore 78.2 vs 73.0.
The SF Archery Premium Plus 25" takes this matchup with a CareScore of 78.2, a 5.2-point margin over the Hoyt Formula XD. It pulls ahead most on price and limb fitting. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Hoyt Formula XD | SF Archery Premium Plus 25" |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive Ceiling | Elite | Intermediate |
| Price | $799.99 | $225 |
| Limb Fitting | Formula | ILF |
| Riser Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Tuning Adjustability | Full | Full |
| Riser Mass | 1,251 g | 1,134 g |
| Specs won | 2 | 2 |
| CareScore | 73.0 | 78.2 |