The largest downside of the grip will be the material. It makes the bow look just a bit different, but the side plates were not really functional to begin with so not much is lost in that regard. Instead of the rubber side plates, PSE has engraved badging on the grip for 2017. There is also a nice section on the shelf for shooters thumbs to fit against, which feels great and helps with consistent hand placement. It is a bit thicker than previous models, but the throat area gives it a very comfortable fit in shooters hands. This grip style for 2017 should be a favorite for many shooters. For 2017, the Epix grip is the same as the Evolve grip.
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GripIn the past, PSE has offered a different style grip on the Pro Series models versus the Mainline Series models.
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Although not factory, having a flexible roller system available as an upgrade on a budget bow is a truly awesome feature. Shooters also have an option to upgrade the slide to the new Rollerglide system, which will fit on any PSE bow with a standard sized cable slide. However, the cable slide fastens securely to the riser, and can be tightened if needed.
It is not a roller system, and does not flex like some of the other PSE bows. The cable slide system is pretty simple system. The carbon rod string stop system in combination with the newly integrated riser dampeners, and the limb bands do a great job keeping the noise down after the shot. With the designed cutouts in the aluminum riser, the bare bow tips the scales at a fairly lightweight 4-pounds. This design keeps the riser less square, which ideally adds rigidity and stiffness without adding a lot of girth and ultimately additional weight. This particular riser features what PSE is calling an angled-plane riser. The 32-inch axel-to-axel measurement is a great sixe for most shooters, although it is a bit longer than what shooters have gotten used to in the past with shrinking hunting bows. The Epix is a breathe of fresh air, and when sitting on the shelves next to other budget friendly bows, it should stand out in a good way.
Mainline bows are typically more simplistically designed in order to keep the overall cost down. The cutouts and shape of the bow is very PSE, but does not look like a Mainline series bow. With a Mainline Series bow like the Epix, box stores need to be able to stock a little bit of each choice so shooters have what they are looking for right in front of them RiserAt first glance, the Epix riser looks like the aluminum flagship Evolve with its design and added riser dampeners. The patterns offered are the same available on the Pro Series models as well, but it would be nice to have a couple other patterns to choose from. For the PSE Mainline lineup, shooters have the option to choose one of three options, which include solid black, Skullworks 2, or Mossy Oak Break-up Country. FinishPSE has always implemented a great finish process for their rigs, making sure they look great and last a long time. This bow is going to make shooters with a limited budget extremely happy. The Epix is as feature packed as the Pro Series models from PSE, it does not get all the latest technology from the higher priced models, but the performance and specifications on the Epix is spot on. Lefties are left disappointed again, since the Bowmadness 32 last year was not available for left-handers either. Unfortunately, this budget friendly model is only available in a right-handed version. Shooters also have the ability to get the Epix with some factory accessory options in a package deal if they are interested. The Epix has a $599 suggested retail price for the bare bow, and the bow outperforms the price point by a long shot.
Shooters browsing their local sporting goods store should be drawn to the Epix as a legit bow at a reasonable price. The PSE Epix is a Mainline Series bow, which means it is available in stores outside of the high end pro shops perhaps making it a little more accessible than bows in high end pro shops.