Hoyt Archery · Compound bow
Hoyt Alpha AX-3 29: spec analysis.
Hoyt’s aluminum-riser Alpha line, here in the 29-inch model.
Hoyt sells it as Alpha AX-3 29, 33, 33 LD and SD; the numbers here are the 29.
- Draw length
- 25–30 in
- Axle to axle
- 29.5 in
- Mass
- 4.4 lb
Maker MSRP · 29 in model
Read November 4, 2026
No hands-on test completed. View the original manufacturer source.
What are the Hoyt Alpha AX-3 29 specifications?
For the Alpha AX-3 29, Hoyt lists a 25–30-inch draw range, 29.5-inch axle-to-axle length, 6.375-inch brace height, 4.4-pound mass and 40–80-pound draw weights on the HBX Gen 4 cam. Hoyt states 340 fps under its ATA label; that is a maker claim. MSRP is $1,499.00.
| Draw length | 25–30 in |
|---|---|
| Axle to axle | 29.5 in |
| Brace height | 6.375 in |
| Mass | 4.4 lb |
| Draw weights | 40–80 lb |
| Cam | HBX Gen 4 |
| Advertised speed | 340 fps (ATA) |
How does it sit between the Enduro and the RX-10?
On Hoyt’s own numbers, the Alpha AX-3 29 shares the Carbon RX-10’s 25–30-inch draw range, 40–80-pound weights and HBX Gen 4 cam. It lists 0.3 pounds more mass, a 1-inch shorter axle-to-axle length and costs $650 less. The Enduro costs $650 less again. A spec sheet does not show how those differences feel; handle them at a Hoyt dealer.
Which Alpha AX-3 size do I need?
Hoyt lists four: 29, 33, 33 LD (long draw) and SD (short draw). If your draw is outside 25–30 inches, the 29 is not the one to ask about.
Does the Hoyt Alpha AX-3 29 fit my draw length?
Only a fitting can confirm it. Hoyt Archery lists a 25–30 in draw-length range, so first check that your measured draw length falls inside it. Then ask which draw-weight option you can control with good form. Other current compounds in our catalogue whose listed range covers the same span: Hoyt Enduro, Bear Adapt 2, Mathews Lift X, Hoyt Carbon RX-10, Diamond Edge XT, Bear Cruzer G4, PSE Stinger ATK.
How does the Hoyt Alpha AX-3 29 compare on paper?
These are the 3 current compound bows in our catalogue closest to it in maker price. All values are maker specifications; they do not show which bow shoots better.
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| Specification | Hoyt Alpha AX-3 29 | Mathews Lift X | Hoyt Enduro | Hoyt Carbon RX-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maker price | $1,499.00 | $1,359.00 | $849.00 | $2,149.00 |
| Price basis | Maker MSRP · 29 in model | Maker MSRP · 29.5 in: $1,359.00 · 33 in: $1,496.00 | Maker MSRP · bow only | Maker MSRP · standard RX-10 |
| Draw length | 25–30 in | 24.5–30 in (29.5) · 26–31.5 in (33) | 24–30 in | 25–30 in |
| Axle to axle | 29.5 in axle to axle | 29.5 or 33 in axle to axle | 30 in axle to axle | 30.5 in axle to axle |
| Draw weights | 40–80 lb | 55–80 lb | 35–70 lb listed range | 40–80 lb |
| Advertised speed | 340 fps (ATA) | Up to 348 fps (IBO, 29.5 model) | 328 fps (ATA) | 342 fps (ATA) |
Open these bows in the comparison
What can the spec sheet not tell you?
We have not tested its draw cycle, valley, noise, vibration, balance and accuracy. Advertised speed stays a maker claim with the maker’s label. Handle a configured bow at a shop before you buy.
Source and analysis basis
Hoyt Alpha AX-3 29 product page, read November 4, 2026. Manufacturer specifications and pricing, not independently measured performance. Editorial standards.