I am not aware of a single archer who is sponsored by a company for a specific model bow. Hoyt doesn't care if their target shooters use UltraElites or Kateras, as long as they are winning. Mathews don't care if they use Apex's or Switchbacks. Bowtech doesn't care if they use an Allegiance or a Constitution.
When we decide which bow Erika will use for that year we are not told, we sit down and work out which is the best bow for her based on her requirements and what fits into her draw length. We don't worry about axle length or limb config, but grip is the #1 thing on our list. Because grip is so critical (her hands are 25% smaller than mine) we would say
Bowtech: Anything in 2007
Hoyt: The Elite series bows
Mathews: Apex 7, Prestige
Because of that requirement we can now totally knock out entire parts of the lineups. Because of Erika's short draw we can then knock out all but 2 of the Bowtech range, Equalizer and Guardian. This effects the others too.
Bowtech: Equalizer, Guardian
Hoyt: UltraElite
Mathews: Apex 7, Prestige
Then because Erika is a small girl, we have to factor in bow mass. That drops the Apex 7 off.
So there we go. We have found the bows that if Erika was sponsored by either one of these companies that she would shoot.
So for her it is a easy choice. Obviously for me it's different. I'll go through my choice process later, have to work.
