Hey guys, I am very excited about a new used bow I am getting (On it's way to me). It is a Black Widow LX Longbow 56#@28 and 64". I shot a Used LAG (1 pc circa 1999 bow) a fews years ago at Cloverdale and liked it a lot. BW was there too so I and was able to shoot a new PL series side by side to compare. The distance was only 10 yards so they seemed to shoot about the same cast but I figured at 20 yards the PL would be flatter. Anyhow I liked them both BUT I really liked that LAG grip. I know you can still get that old grip but I figured why pay list when you can get a used one. Well I looked for a long time and let a few slip by. Finally decided on this one.... I am sure I will like it. This bow being an LX has the boo limb cores so that should make it faster than the LAG I shot. Also this is a 2003 bow with the Talon take down so that is a double plus to me.
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All Cocobola:
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Never saw antler tips on a BW b4:
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Bill
Very nice looking bow...and nice find too. :thumbsup:
Looks like antler on the limb tip, that is something I've never seen on a Widow. That's a great looking bow. I've always liked cocobolo.
I've owned a couple LAG's, picked up a PLX with a LAG grip last year. You can't go wrong with either bow. Great shooters.
Great looking bow.I got a 2006 PL-V TD and your grip does looks more like a lag grip than the one on mine.Does the 2003 model have carbon under the veneers on back?Curious
Mike, I was hoping someone who had both an LAG and a PL might chime in. I wish I could have shot the bows at Cloverdale from a greater distance to observe the cast more. Do you think this LX with boo cores will shoot with the PL?
Thanks,
Bill
I have owned several (LAG, LIW, PLV, PLX Kingwood , TD PLX Osage and Tulipwood) but never shot them side by side or chrono'd them Bill. Enjoy your new bow!
Scott aka Skinner
Eric, I don't think it has carbon. Just bamboo cores. Yes it has the old grip and that was what I wanted because it feels good to me. Also since I like a heavier bow riser (like my PSA), with this Talon TD I think it will feel good in the hand.
Bill
sweet... congrats
Bill, I couldn't say for sure. I know you'll like that bow though.
Nice, Bill. I love my PLX. I also like the looks of that grip. Is it bigger than the normal PL grip? DAVE
Big'n - That is the same grip they used on their first LB's LAG, LIW and first short recurve - the SAG.
Skinner
Yep, That is what I think as well.
Bill
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I got my bow today and it is quite a shooter. I only have 8 yards in my garage and shot there tonight. After I set the brace ht and nock point I was wacking arrows. I cannot wait to try it at 20 yards. This LX is very smooth and quiet.
Bill
Bill, that looks like nice BW...have fun buddy! Mark#78