Compound Bows

* The compound bow was first developed in 1966 by Holless Wilbur Allen in Missouri, and a US patent was granted in 1969. The compound bow has become increasingly popular.
* Compound bow strings and cables are normally made of high-modulus polyethylene and are designed to have great tensile strength and minimal stretchability, in order that the bow transfers its energy to the arrow as efficiently and durably as possible.
* The bow is resilient to temperature and humidity changes giving the bow superior accuracy, velocity, and distance in comparison to bows made of natural materials.
* The relatively low holding weight of a compound bow compared to a recurve bow makes the compound more sensitive to certain form faults when the archer is at full draw.