Tell me about the good the bad and the ugly about them, if you owned one and still have one that you use. I would be using one for 3-D and indoor leagues not to hunt with. I talked to Rodger and he recommended 64" length and 35# to 40# at 28. I'm considering the try before you buy before ordering one. Just wanted to hear your experience with the one you still have or of the one you let go! Never shot one my buddy and I will test drive one to see!
I would recommend the test drive. I had one very well made bow just not for me.
I have a 66" LH PLX that I bought from Denny Sturgis Sr. It has the Toby grip that I really like. He sold it because he prefers the standard grip, like many people, so a test drive is a smart option.
I've had mine for several years. Loved it when I first got it, and 10x more now. I have a Toby grip on mine. I can't imagine not having it, it is far and away my favorite bow of any of the many I've shot. I shoot it nearly every day.
Has been my go to bow for several years. Toby grip , Osage. Have taken 2 Bears and several deer with it. Smooth drawing and shoots where I look. I like it so much I bought another one , a take down.
Great bow
I have a PLX with the Toby grip and a PSRX also with the Toby grip, they are the same weight and the plx is 64", the psrx is 60" and love them both. They are NOT leaving my stall.
I have a light one 43# I think, Toby grip. Grip is a bit fat for me but it is a great performing bow.
I had a PLX that was sweet, but I sold it in a moment of weakness. :banghead:
Best shooting bow I have ever shot. Draw is smooth and its flat shooting at #50 with my Beman Centershot arrows. The Toby grip with the beaver tail leather grip I feel is the best. My bows are all 64" which feel just right at my 28" draw. Also do yourself the favor and get the take down for the extra bucks. I have both take down and one piece and you wouldn't know the difference between the two in the way they shoot and the way they look but the take down could come in handy if you travel. The Black Widow folks are a true pleasure to deal with and always willing to do what it takes to make people happy. I bought three PLX longbows over the past few months and have my Black and White Ebony PLX set to arrive on Monday. I'll post some pictures when it arrives.
Ron
I like 'em. Especially the Toby grip. Looking for one now.
Had an LAG that I shot from 1993 to 2006 which delaminated because I hung it on a set of moose antlers and they fell off the wall hitting the bottom limb and loosening the glue. I found a used PLX the next week and bought it. Have been shooting it since. I like the newer standard grip on the PLX better than the old fat grip on the LAG, although they both shoot very good. The LAG was 64", and the PLX is 66". If something happens to the PLX I think I would order a new one with the standard grip 64". After 22 years I still haven't shot a longbow I like any better than the Black Widow.
You'll never regret buying one. I had one come in yesterday that my wife bought me for my birthday. I have 3 PLX longbows, 2 are the same specs so I'll likely be selling one before to long.
In my opinion the widows are like most things in life, you get what you pay for. I would definitely do the try before you buy program, if for no other reason to compare the grips. If you go with the beaver tail wrap on grip, the thickness of the tail makes a lot of difference. Make sure and let them know and they will accommodate you with a thick tail for a larger grip or vise versa. Good luck and let us know what you get.
I think they are excellent bows, I have had several, most were PLV's. the things I like are the mass weight and the usual bullet proof construction, performance is good but not outstanding, but they do tune easily. I like the standard grip with beaver tail a lot, my current one is a 64" PLV take down its my go to bow for sure... everyone is different, see what they have close to what you are wanting and try it out.
I had the PLV and it was a fine shooter, just got a bit heavy for me so I traded it but very fine bow.
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I have a 2pc PLX 66" 52#@31" w/ Toby grip. My only regret is not getting one sooner. I've had enough bows to fill a pickup bed. That doesn't make me an expert but hopefully I learned something along the journey. The PL's have a bunch of fiberglass in the riser so they are stout as an ox. Mine is exceptionally smooth, has good speed, great cast, beautiful to look at, excellent stability and tunes easily. I shoot it more consistently than any bow I've owned. With a 31" draw and big body I'm hard on bows. This bow handles it like a champ. I'm shooting 11gpi and it hits like a hammer. The customer service level at Black Widow is as good as it gets. There may be bows out there that do one or two things as well or better but the attributes of the PLX as a whole can't be beat in my book.
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I just got a PLV 62" 45@27
Recurve Amingo, Post some pictures!Good point on the Beaver tail grip wrap! Does anyone have the Graybark or Autumn Oak? I do have to say the Iron wood looks fine! I'm looking for performance not top but something very good! These seam to be fitting the bill from the comments I'm reading. I should have one in my hands on Wednesday 64" #40 @ 28 to try out. I'm hoping 1916 or 2016 will work for now.
I love my takedown PLx. Mine is a 62" 60# @ 28" and I draw right at 27.5". The Pl longbows are some of the best shooting longbows if not the best I have ever shot. They shoot extremely hard and fast even with heavy arrows and have zero handshock a a draw that is so smooth it feels like your draw weight is much lighter than what it actually is.
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I have the autumn oak..... and I simply LOVE it!
I have no regrets what-so-ever.
God bless,
Rodd
Very nice looking bows! Sure wish Wednesday was here!
I have a 62" I would part with if your interested
Tell me about it. I'm looking for 40# and under at 28". The bow will be for leagues and 3-D no hunting with it. I have the Arthritis in my release hand. I'm right handed. I have never shot a PL longbow that's why I'm doing the try out program
Bhall...you took the words right out of my mouth. I agree with all you posted 100%. dad...they are that good. rat'
Dad, be sure to post when you get it.
Got the demo bow and I really like it. It's a PLX and has the bamboo in the limbs. How much of a differance between the PLII and PLIII without. Are they just as smooth? Anyone shoot both and would like to tell me about your experience? I know the PLV is a little more money for the Bamboo. Just wondering if its worth it or not!
I have been shooting a PL II Greybark for a little under a week and can't believe I've shot for as long as I have without even making an effort to own one. Black Widow bows live up to their reputation in every way.
Just shooting it I don't think at that weight you will notice any difference. The bamboo is smoother on the draw
What do you think about the sure grip vs beaver tail for the grip wrap?
I have a 62" 45#@27" TD PLV with Toby grip and beavertail you'll like it over the sure grip
I have the length figured out 64" and leaning towards the PLV so I can get the Bamboo. The pull weight @ 28 #36 +/- 2#. Just wondering about the grip wrap. My friend is going to get the PLIII Autumn oak with about the same specifications.
I really like the beaver tail. I have had sure grips on bows but after a while they tend to lose their tack.
I prefer the beaver tail grip as well.
Well thumbs up I have greenleaf 66 50 @ 29 i love stillered for 3 under ,it makes up for my faults.Greenleaf is awesome pattern , but i left the red, out. Carbon and bamboo core. Its a keeper 4 sure. limbs are black with hint of green. i have been in nursing home for almost 2 years . Sure felt good to pull my longbow !
I have the beaver tail and really like it and for $100 more you can pick your wood and get carbon in the limbs.
According to their web site and catalog all the PL longbows have carbon. With the PLV and PLX you get the bamboo, but all the PL series have carbon no matter which model you get. I'm thinking the beaver tail grip wrap.
I had to look BW greenleafs up.... That's a great look ;)
Well I ordered one today! I went with the PLII Graybark. The length will be 64" and the weight 35 +/- 1# at 28. I went with the beaver tail wrap and Toby grip. They said they now have thin beaver tail wraps!Now the bad part the wait! July is a long way off!!!
I have the thin beaver tail wraps and Toby grip on all three of my PLX longbows. I had one with the thicker beaver tail wrap and had to send it back for a replacement. Just didn't fit my hand right.
Ron
Congratulations! !!! I bet you won't be disappointed!
Good luck and God bless,
Rodd