5 Reasons to Buy the New Elite Valor Budget Bow

This is a high-quality bow with a great draw cycle that's smooth, with a deep valley most shooters will love. It’s one of the quieter bows on the market, too, especially compared to those in its class. It has a forgiving, 6.813-inch brace height.

“The bowhunter who is looking for a high-quality and affordable bow,” Elite said. “The hunter who recognizes the value in high-end machined components and appreciates that we don't cut corners. This bow is for them.”

The Valor is built to take the challenges it meets in the field. We’d advise against driving over it with your truck, hitting it with the lawn mower or sending it through the wood chipper. But rest assured this thing will handle the general wear, tear and abuse subjected to a hunting bow. It was designed to be rugged, built with machined components.

“In the ground blind, running and gunning, or up in a tree, this bow will go with you to overcome whatever challenge awaits you in the field,” Elite said. “Conquer all adversity.”

The Valor is highly adjustable. Draw length ranges from 25 to 29.5 inches. Peak draw weight ranges vary from 50 to 70 pounds. Even the let-off is adjustable from 75 to 90 percent. This makes it a great bow option for most men and women, and a setup you can adjust to fit you as needs and seasons change.

It’s also easy to add and/or swap out bow accessories on this model. Mounting or changing sights, rests, stabilizers, quivers and other on-bow accessories is fairly simple with the Valor. It’s much faster to do that on this bow than with other options currently on the market.

At 28.75 inches, this is a relatively short axle-to-axle bow, but not too short. That alone makes it a versatile hunting bow. It’ll work in treestands, ground blinds or while sitting on the ground.

Ultimately, this bow stays "middle of the road" and satisfies most of the preferences of both long- and short-bow advocates. It's hard to satisfy everyone. But the Valor does a great job of trying.

Finally, if we're being honest, it’s not uncommon to see bow companies get away from their base, or their core, when they make a bow that’s more versatile--or more affordable. Elite didn’t do that with this bow. They tried something different. They achieved something great. But with the Valor, they did it in a way that stayed true to the brand, yet still ventured into new territory.

The new Valor is its own bow. But it includes many good attributes found within their flagship Ritual platformn. That’s impressive, given the price difference between the two models. The Valor has an MSRP of $749, which puts it into an entirely new price-point territory for Elite.

They even offer affordable financing. Elite states that customers can “enjoy the flexibility to pay over time” with monthly payments of $67 for 12 months with 9.99 percent APR. Their estimated total of payments is listed at $804, if financed. 

We’re all about numbers. We know you probably are, too. Gear junkies tend to geek out over the details. We come by it honest, though. Here are the specs at a glance, from speed to let-off:

Speed: 329 fps

Brace Height: 6.813 inches

Draw Length: 25-29.5 inches

Draw Weight: 50, 60 or 70 pounds

Bow Weight: 4.1 pounds

Axle-to-Axle: 28.75 inches

Let-Off: 75-90 percent

MSRP: $749

Overall, this bow is solid. It satisfies all of the five points above and then some. The Elite Valor is fast, quiet, smooth and tough. And, as mentioned, it also exhibits the adjustability and versatility you look for in a good bow. Summarized, it’s a workhorse that will live up to your standards.

To find an Elite bow dealer near you, go here.

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