Barnett Vortex G3 Youth
Solid
Ranked #4 of 4 beginner sets & youth bows
$249.99
The Barnett Vortex G3 is the youth compound built to grow with a teenager — an adjustable 29-to-45-pound draw and 22-to-27-inch draw length with 60–70% let-off, shipping complete with a rest, a three-pin sight, a D-loop, and a stabilizer. It's a genuine compound, not a toy, aimed at ages 13-plus who are ready for real poundage and want to shoot the same bow into adulthood. The catch is weight: at six pounds it's the heaviest bow here, a lot for a smaller shooter to hold steady.
Standout feature: A real adjustable youth compound (29–45 lb) that ships ready to shoot and grows into adult weight.
The verdict
The Barnett Vortex G3 Youth earns a CareScore of 48.2/100 (solid), ranking #4 of 4 beginner sets & youth bows we’ve scored at $249.99. A real adjustable youth compound (29–45 lb) that ships ready to shoot and grows into adult weight.
Scored by the published CareScore v1.1.0 methodology from manufacturer specs, June 2026.
Pros
- Adjustable 29–45 lb / 22–27" grows with the archer
- Ships complete — rest, 3-pin sight, D-loop, stabilizer
- Real compound with 60–70% let-off, not a toy
- Reaches adult-capable poundage
Cons
- Six pounds — the heaviest bow here, hard for small kids to hold
- Right-hand only
- At $250 it's the priciest starter here
CareScore breakdown
How the 48.2/100 was built. Each spec is normalised to a 0–100 quality score, then weighted.
Data note: Price $249.99 (Pyramyd/Barnett). Adjustable 29–45 lb, 22–27" draw, 60–70% let-off, 28.25" ATA, 7" brace, ~6 lb, RH only, ships with D-loop/rest/front stabilizer/3-pin sight, age 13+, verified. Heaviest bow in the category.
Full specifications
| Package Completeness | Complete-kit |
|---|---|
| Street Price | $249.99 |
| Bow Mass Weight | 6.0 lb |
| Draw Weight | 29–45lb |
| Draw Length Range | 22.0–27.0" |
| Bow Style | Compound |
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