Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hoyt just dropped their new Xceed 2 riser and Metrix limbs and I spent time setting them up, tuning, and testing them. Here’s my honest review.
The good:
- My favorite feeling Hoyt riser ever.
- Jumps great, rolls hard, and is the quietest Hoyt I’ve ever shot.
- Setup was quick and simple.
- Hoyt claims each limb layup is optimized for its specific length and weight.
The bad:
- The fit and finish were nowhere near premium expectations: paint runs, orange peel, fish eyes, dirt nibs.
- Limbs creak/crack after letting down and drawing again.
- Only one Vertitune plate included.
Overall? This is the best feeling Hoyt I’ve ever shot, but the build quality and missing pieces left me disappointed for the price point.
Lancaster has confirmed that the other Xceed 2 risers in stock only have one Vertitune Plate in the box, and have no info on if this is a mistake or was planned.
Should I test risers with stock tiller bolts or the Precision Tiller Bolts? Let me know in the comments 👇
Get a Xceed 2 Here: https://collabs.shop/dmpiqi
Metrix Limbs: https://collabs.shop/7doq3r
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Other gear used in this video:
AAE Gold Plunger: https://collabs.shop/rbftka
RamRods Ultra V4 Stabilizer: https://ramrods-archery.myshopify.com?sca_ref=4737911.rtEoDnO3TF
AAE Gold Tab: https://collabs.shop/ili1xf
Axcel Sight: https://collabs.shop/vuvnih
Shibuya Rest: https://collabs.shop/dqlquy
Target Butt: https://collabs.shop/qmfnyv
WAV Pro Vanes: kaminskiarchery.com/storeselect
Bow Vise: https://collabs.shop/j5meox
Beiter Limb Alignment Blocks: https://collabs.shop/tropl6
Tuning for Performance: https://collabs.shop/ovq0jm
RCore Grip: https://rcore.co?aff=5
Use Code Kaminski at Checkout for 10% off all R Core Products!
Alpha Pack Quiver: thepusharchery.com/products/alpha-hunting-pack-quiver?variant=47858183569713
Use Code Kaminski at Checkout for 10% off The Push Archery Products!
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📖 Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:53 – Disclaimer
1:26 – Xceed 2 Unboxing
10:35 – Metrix Unboxing
20:44 – Initial Setup
26:32 – Tuning and First Shots
37:59 – 70M Practice
42:52 – 70M Scoring 54
44:36 – 58
46:01 – 53
47:00 – 58
48:27 – 56
49:31 – 55
51:26 – Final Thoughts
Hoyt just dropped their new Xceed 2 riser and Metrix limbs and I spent time setting them up, tuning, and testing them. Here’s my honest review.
The good:
- My favorite feeling Hoyt riser ever.
- Jumps great, rolls hard, and is the quietest Hoyt I’ve ever shot.
- Setup was quick and simple.
- Hoyt claims each limb layup is optimized for its specific length and weight.
The bad:
- The fit and finish were nowhere near premium expectations: paint runs, orange peel, fish eyes, dirt nibs.
- Limbs creak/crack after letting down and drawing again.
- Only one Vertitune plate included.
Overall? This is the best feeling Hoyt I’ve ever shot, but the build quality and missing pieces left me disappointed for the price point.
Lancaster has confirmed that the other Xceed 2 risers in stock only have one Vertitune Plate in the box, and have no info on if this is a mistake or was planned.
Should I test risers with stock tiller bolts or the Precision Tiller Bolts? Let me know in the comments 👇
Get a Xceed 2 Here: https://collabs.shop/dmpiqi
Metrix Limbs: https://collabs.shop/7doq3r
⸻
Other gear used in this video:
AAE Gold Plunger: https://collabs.shop/rbftka
RamRods Ultra V4 Stabilizer: https://ramrods-archery.myshopify.com?sca_ref=4737911.rtEoDnO3TF
AAE Gold Tab: https://collabs.shop/ili1xf
Axcel Sight: https://collabs.shop/vuvnih
Shibuya Rest: https://collabs.shop/dqlquy
Target Butt: https://collabs.shop/qmfnyv
WAV Pro Vanes: kaminskiarchery.com/storeselect
Bow Vise: https://collabs.shop/j5meox
Beiter Limb Alignment Blocks: https://collabs.shop/tropl6
Tuning for Performance: https://collabs.shop/ovq0jm
RCore Grip: https://rcore.co?aff=5
Use Code Kaminski at Checkout for 10% off all R Core Products!
Alpha Pack Quiver: thepusharchery.com/products/alpha-hunting-pack-quiver?variant=47858183569713
Use Code Kaminski at Checkout for 10% off The Push Archery Products!
Disclosure: Some links above are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you.
⸻
🎯 Support the Channel
Get perks, behind-the-scenes access, and help me keep making videos:
👉 Join YouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCYMJYC6hEKaaTXjzK4Y521g/join
👉 Become a Patron on Patreon: patreon.com/jakekaminski
⸻
📚 Books, Coaching & More
Browse digital downloads, vanes, precision gear, and my archery books:
🌐 jakekaminski.com
⸻
📬 Send Mail or Gear
Jake Kaminski
P.O. Box 742
Micanopy, FL 32667
Note: Items sent cannot be returned.
⸻
📩 Business Inquiries
Please email me using the address listed in the channel’s About section.
⸻
📖 Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:53 – Disclaimer
1:26 – Xceed 2 Unboxing
10:35 – Metrix Unboxing
20:44 – Initial Setup
26:32 – Tuning and First Shots
37:59 – 70M Practice
42:52 – 70M Scoring 54
44:36 – 58
46:01 – 53
47:00 – 58
48:27 – 56
49:31 – 55
51:26 – Final Thoughts
