Finding your TRUE Draw Length

Don’t assume you know your true draw length – use the Rob Lee test to be sure!

Rob and Axsel demonstrate how to accurately determine draw length – a number that is a critical factor in bow performance but, unfortunately, is all-too-often measured incorrectly.

At Bob Lee Bows, we discover fairly frequently that shooters are using an erroneous number as their draw length, which affects the draw weight (poundage) of the bow. A correct draw length measurement is also an important factor when selecting the overall length of a traditional bow to ensure you get full functionality of the limbs.

And finally, a true draw length number is needed when choosing arrow specs.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are transitioning from a compound bow to a traditional recurve or longbow, your draw length will most likely be shorter than you are accustomed to – typically by an inch or so.

About The Author

ROB LEE

Rob Lee is a custom bowyer and owner of Bob Lee Bows; he has been immersed in the archery realm almost from birth. Rob’s dad, Bob Lee, began building traditional bows in 1951 as well as his legacy of industry-changing benchmarks. After working at the master’s side for four decades, Rob now carries the mantle with authority, continued innovation, and an unwavering passion for the sport. Rob has stated that the art of shooting traditional archery is, “extremely easy to learn but never fully mastered.” Rob’s company’s recurves and longbows, branded as Bob Lee Bows, are highly rated and sought after worldwide.