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Samick Sage Takedown Recurve Bow vs Genesis Original Compound Bow

These are different bows for different jobs. The Samick Sage is a 62-inch wooden takedown recurve at 45 lbs draw weight, built for adult beginners who want to learn traditional recurve form and can hunt or shoot targets with it. The Genesis Original is a 10–20 lb single-cam compound with a 15–30 inch draw range, designed for youth, schools and anyone who needs a light, adjustable draw. The Samick's lowest recent price was $109.99 on October 29, 2026, and it reached $159.99 on November 2, 2026. No price was given for the Genesis, so compare store prices before deciding.

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Samick
Samick Sage Takedown Recurve Bow

Samick Sage Takedown Recurve Bow

Choose the Samick Sage if you are an adult who wants a full-weight traditional recurve for target archery or hunting and can handle a fixed 45 lb draw.

Pros
  • Full 45 lb draw suits adult target and hunting use
  • Takedown design packs down and lets you swap limbs
Wood-and-fiberglass build is simple to maintain
  • Comes with a B-50 string and arrows
    • Cons
    • 45 lbs is too heavy for most beginners and all children
    • Draw length is fixed at 28 in
    • No let-off, so you hold full weight at anchor
    • No sights or rest included beyond the basics
    Genesis
    Genesis Original Compound Bow

    Genesis Original Compound Bow

    Choose the Genesis Original if you are buying for a child, a teen, a school program or a new archer who needs a light draw weight and a draw length that grows with them.

    Pros
    • Draw weight adjusts from 10 to 20 lbs
    • Draw length covers 15 to 30 in, so it fits growing archers
    • Short 35.5 in frame is easy for smaller shooters
    • Ships with five aluminum arrows
    Cons
    • 10–20 lbs is light for adult hunting
    • 0% let-off means no holding-weight relief
    • Right-hand only
    • Compound needs a release and tuning a recurve does not

    What separates them

    Samick Sage Takedown Recurve BowGenesis Original Compound Bow
    Bow typeTakedown recurveSingle-cam compound
    Draw weight45 lbs, fixed10–20 lbs, adjustable
    Draw length28 in, fixed15–30 in range
    Let-offNone (recurve)0% let-off
    Axle-to-axle / length62 in35.5 in
    Mass weight3.5 oz (as listed)3.5 lbs
    Riser and limbsHard maple with black fiberglass6061-T6 aluminum riser, composite limbs
    Included accessoriesArrows and B-50 bow stringFive aluminum arrows

    Price history

    $214.99$109.99
    Oct 29Nov 2
    • Samick Sage Takedown Recurve Bow: lowest $109.99 on Oct 29 at eBay; $159.99 on Nov 2.
    • Genesis Original Compound Bow: lowest $214.99 on Oct 29.

    Prices at every store

    Samick Sage Takedown Recurve Bow

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    Genesis Original Compound Bow

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    Specs compared

    SpecSamick Sage Takedown Recurve BowGenesis Original Compound Bow
    Draw Weight45 lbs10–20 lbs.
    Brace Height7½”- 8¼”7-5/8 in.
    Bow TypeRecurve—
    Bow SubtypeAdult—
    Draw Weight Range25-60 lbs—
    Draw Weight AdjustNo—
    Draw Length28"—
    Draw Length AdjustNo—
    MaterialWood—
    Material CompositionHard Maple with Black Fiberglass—
    Skill LevelBeginner—
    Hunting TypeHunting—
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    SpecSamick Sage Takedown Recurve BowGenesis Original Compound Bow
    Target TypeTarget Archery—
    Axle-To-Axle62 in—
    Weight3.5 oz—
    Attachment MethodBow—
    Compatible AccessoriesArrows, Quivers, Rests, Sights—
    Included AccessoriesArrows, B-50 Bow String—
    Requires BatteriesNo—
    Draw Length Range—15–30 in.
    Axle-to-Axle Length—35.5 in.
    Mass Weight

    What reviewers say

    Samick Sage Takedown Recurve Bow

    The Sage is one of the most recommended entry-level recurves, praised for smooth shooting and easy takedown at a low price. Owners often note that limb weights are easy to swap and the bow holds up over years of use. Complaints center on the included accessories and on buying too heavy a draw weight.

    Pros
    • Smooth, quiet draw for the price
    • Simple takedown and limb swaps
    • Durable maple and fiberglass build
    • Good value as a first recurve
    Cons
    • Included arrows and string are basic
    • Sight and rest mounting can require drilling
    • 45 lb is too heavy for most new archers
    • Finish can show wear with heavy use

    Genesis Original Compound Bow

    Owners and coaches treat the Genesis Original as the standard starter compound. It is praised for fitting almost any archer and for surviving heavy use in classes. Criticism centers on the low draw weight and the effort of holding a no-let-off bow at full draw.

    Pros
    • One bow fits shooters of very different sizes
    • Durable enough for repeated school and club use
    • Simple to adjust and maintain
    • Good accuracy for a beginner bow
    Cons
    • 20 lb ceiling feels light quickly
    • Holding full draw without let-off tires new archers
    • Stock arrows and accessories are basic
    • Right-hand-only option frustrates left-handed shooters

    Questions and answers

    Which is better for a child or teen?
    The Genesis Original. Its 10–20 lb draw weight and 15–30 in draw length fit young and growing archers. The Samick's fixed 45 lb draw is too heavy for most kids.
    Which is better for adult hunting?
    The Samick Sage, if you can draw 45 lbs. The Genesis tops out at 20 lbs, which is below most states' minimum hunting draw weight.
    Which is easier to learn on?
    The Genesis is easier to draw and hold, so new archers can focus on form. The Samick teaches traditional recurve technique but demands more strength from the start.
    Does the Genesis have let-off?
    No. It is listed at 0% let-off, so you hold the full draw weight at anchor. That is unusual for a compound and is meant to build strength.
    Is the Samick worth the extra over the Genesis?
    They are not direct substitutes. The Samick's lowest recent price was $109.99 on October 29, 2026, up to $159.99 on November 2, 2026. Buy it for adult recurve shooting, not as an upgrade for a young archer.
    Can I adjust the draw weight on either bow?
    Only on the Genesis, which ranges from 10 to 20 lbs. The Samick Sage is fixed at 45 lbs with no draw weight adjustment.

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    3.5 lbs.
    Construction—aluminum and fiberglass
    Cam Design—Single-cam
    Let-off—0% let-off
    Riser Material—6061-T6 aluminum
    Limbs—Composite limbs
    Hand Orientation—Right-hand
    Included Arrows—Five (5) Aluminum Arrows