Genesis Original Kit
Good
Ranked #3 of 4 beginner sets & youth bows
$229.99
The Genesis Original is the most-shot beginner bow in America, and for one clever reason: zero let-off and a single cam mean one bow fits any draw length from 15 to 30 inches, so a school can hand it to any kid without modules or a bow press. The kit ships complete — bow, arrows, and the essentials — in a dozen colors, right or left hand. It's not a hunting bow and it's not fast, but as a first bow that genuinely fits everyone, nothing else comes close.
Standout feature: The NASP standard — one zero-let-off bow that fits a 15" to 30" draw, no adjustment needed.
The verdict
The Genesis Original Kit earns a CareScore of 58.6/100 (good), ranking #3 of 4 beginner sets & youth bows we’ve scored at $229.99. The NASP standard — one zero-let-off bow that fits a 15" to 30" draw, no adjustment needed.
Scored by the published CareScore v1.1.0 methodology from manufacturer specs, June 2026.
Pros
- Fits any 15–30" draw length — truly one-size-fits-all
- Zero let-off means no draw-length wall to grow out of
- Ships as a complete, ready-to-shoot kit
- A dozen colors, right or left hand
Cons
- About $230 — pricier than a basic youth set
- Zero let-off means you hold the full weight (10–20 lb)
- A target/teaching bow, not built for hunting
CareScore breakdown
How the 58.6/100 was built. Each spec is normalised to a 0–100 quality score, then weighted.
Data note: Price $229.99 (Lancaster/Genesis). Single-cam zero-let-off, 10–20 lb, 15–30" draw (fits all), 35.5" ATA, 7.625" brace, 3.5 lb, RH/LH, complete kit (bow + arrows + accessories), verified. The NASP program standard.
Full specifications
| Package Completeness | Complete-kit |
|---|---|
| Street Price | $229.99 |
| Bow Mass Weight | 3.5 lb |
| Draw Weight | 10–20lb |
| Draw Length Range | 15.0–30.0" |
| Bow Style | Compound |
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