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#9 on this list
EVO
Day Six
A heavyweight single-bevel built for the deep-penetration crowd: thick stainless blades, a stout ferrule, and weights that suit high-FOC arrow builds.
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#10 on this list
Hades Pro Series
Grim Reaper
A fixed three-blade with a hybrid feel: a wide cut from a short head, sharp out of the pack, at a price that lets you practise with one.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | EVO | Hades Pro Series |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Single Bevel Fixed Blade | — |
| Blade Material | Thick Stainless Steel | — |
| Ferrule | Aircraft Aluminum | — |
| Weight Options | Typically 125gr, 150gr, 175gr | — |
| Cutting Diameter | Approx. 1.25 inches | Generous |
| Blade Count | Two | — |
| Purpose | Deep Penetration, High FOC | — |
| Design Type | — | Fixed 3-Blade |
| Construction | — | Steel Blades, Robust Ferrule |
| Sharpness | — | Field-Ready Out of Pack |
| Flight Characteristics | — | Stable, Consistent |
| Field Point Match | — | Excellent |
| Price Tier | — | Accessible |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
EVO
- Exceptional penetration, even on heavy bone
- Outstanding durability and blade integrity
- Generates substantial, rotating wound channels
- Robust construction for demanding conditions
- Requires more tuning for optimal flight at range
- Higher price point than many alternatives
- Less forgiving of tuning imperfections
Hades Pro Series
- Excellent flight stability and field point accuracy
- Generous cutting diameter for a fixed-blade
- Razor sharp out of the package, ready to hunt
- Durable construction handles impacts well
- Accessible price point for practice and hunting
- Not as wide a cut as some mechanicals
- Aggressive blade angle can make sharpening tricky for novices
- May require slight tuning adjustments for finicky bows
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