Which JD BERRY?????????????

[Bullfrog 1]

I am looking to order a JD Berry. Either the Apollo(forward handle) or Renaissance? Any thoughts? Thanks.   BILL

[JRY309]

I don't think you could go wrong the either one.I had a JD Berry Yaweh,it was pretty sweet,great shooter and beautiful.I also like forward handle bows for shootablity,I feel they can be more forgiving.

[Shawn Rackley]

i have a taipan and an argos. taipan made from the same form as apollo i think. and argos is the same form as the renaissance. i like the taipan the best. it is the best bow i have ever shot.the forward riser seems to make it point very well. so my vote is for the apollo  

[billy shipp]

I've had an Apollo for 4 years....nice shooter, excellent craftsmansip.

I just can't imagine a longbow shooting any better than the Apollo.

[spsrodco]

RENAISSAAAAAAAAAAANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Steelhead]

For classic looks I like the Renaissance.Just has a more timeless look.They shoot nice.I had one and also had the plain Jane Scorpian.

I had a 64 inch Taipan and also a 66 inch Apollo.I think thier may be a little more riser mass in the Appollo and it is forward set.Its a nice shooting bow.

I never had those 2 styles of bows at the same time to directly compare side by side.Seems the Apollo in theory shoud be more pointable.

I enjoyed both models but prefer the looks of the Renaissance personally.

I would talk to Berry personelly before making a final decision.

[MercilessMing]

My wife has a Renaissance and I have an Apollo.  Both bows are gorgeous as all other Berry bows and they shot great.  For me I shot the Renaissance better.  It could be just my preference about the grip and speed.  The Renessance shoots quicker when I tried both with same arrows.

James once told me he felt the hardest one for him to satisfy his customers/friends is the bow grip.  I suggest you should talk to James about what you like.  He can go for miles and he has a lot to share.

[horatio1226]

I had a Rennaisance and loved it. It was a little too heavy though. I had James make me a Taipan and I love THAT even more. It is also the best bow I have ever shot. It is my only bow now.Well, almost.    

[foxbo]

That Taipan is one fine looking bow. I've admired the lines of your bow each time you post pics. Nice work.

[horatio1226]

Thanks! can't help myself!  :goldtooth:Shoots better than it looks.