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Originally Posted by Barry C I doubt it would need the inserts with the front brace. Hoyt has a sophisticated stress modelling software. If leaving inserts on really was the #1 solution i hypothisise that a, it would be more common or b, it just plane ugly. I Loved the origional merlin lineup, then thy go and make a bow thats really pretty but ruin it with no cut outs then to top it off take away merlins #1 feature, the awesome grip thats been replaced with a plank of wood. I think they went for sales in america compromising along the way. Surely the Supernova is Merlins best target bow to date. |
It doesn't need the aluminium left in the holes, they are just there so the inserts have something to stick to, the weight loss achieved by machining out these extra little bits would be negligable.
The front brace has allowed Merlin to machine the handle area thinner, and go with their own shrewd style metal handle, which is proving very popular. The wooden handles seem popular on those bows bought for hunting as wood has better insulating properties.
The Super Nova does have an outstanding handle, something which many manufacturers are only just starting to rectify with their own bows. Who knows, as the 'X' range evolves, maybe this is something that will be incorporated into the design ?