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The

BLACK MAMBA

ELITE

Draw weight
35#–65#
Brace height
7¼"–8"
Mass weight
1lb. 14oz.
AMO length
58"
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The iconic Damon Howatt Mamba recurve bow has been known for generations as the best in class for its size in the archery community. This new black elite edition Mamba is a beautiful & powerful recurve bow that stores a surprising amount of energy for fast shooting. Maneuverable & lightweight, the Mamba is easy to carry & fits in tight spots. This short and snappy bow is surprisingly smooth and effortless to shoot, but packs relentless power as one of the preferred high-end recurve bows in out lineup for 2023.

The Black Mamba features dark grey and black hardwood combined with maple layers fused with black fiberglass for a beautiful contrast of color in a greyscale tone that is sure to delight the eyes. It shoots just as good as it looks and after you take your shot, you'll understand!​

Reserve the Black Mamba

The Black Mamba is in production now; lead time is about 5–7 weeks after you confirm your reservation and make payment. Reservations are first come, first served.

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The Black Mamba recurve bow is just one of many options in our traditional bow lineup

Why Choose a Recurve Bow?

Recurve bows offer excellent accuracy while offering great power and speed. The retainment of speed and power at lower draw weights make the recurve bow one of the most popular bow styles within traditional archery. Recurve bows are also the most versatile bow and have a more aggressive appearance due to the outer limb tip curves. Recurves like the Damon Howatt Black Mamba may be preferred by hunters due to their increased reflex/deflex causing greater speeds and power.

Why Is Damon Howatt the Best Recurve Bow?

Since 1983, we've been making the most iconic, unique and eye-catching bows which has set an industry standard for the best recurve bows ever made. It all started with a passion to make high performance bows with incredibly fast speed and accuracy while maintaining world renown quality and craftsmanship. This same passion continues to lead us as it has for over 85 years. Damon Howatt bows are truly the gold standard of traditional archery and the Damon Howatt Black Mamba is no exception! We know you'll agree the moment you take the shot!

How Are Damon Howatt Recurve Bows Made?

For over 85-years Damon Howatt has continued to pioneer the hand-crafted methods that make each bow unique. Unlike other recurve bows that are made using inferior methods, each Damon Howatt bow begins with high quality materials and impeccable craftsmanship. Each bow is a labor of love and each piece could tell a story. Each recurve bow starts with raw wood, laminated together to form riser blocks which are then fused using specialized formulations of glue in a high compression bow press with ceramic heating inlays to increase longevity. After this each bow is pressed, the hand-shaping process begins. Templates that date back 60+ years on many of our models are then used to trace out the final outline. Custom equipment is then used to form the bow into a masterpiece that looks good on the wall, range, or in the wild. 3-4 coats of high quality clear coat are applied with multiple sanding processes between each coat to get the nicest finish seen on nearly any traditional bow produced to this day! The hand-crafted nature of our bows might take longer, but you know you have a unique piece of functional art when you see the process each bow goes through. This is just one of the many aspects that makes Damon Howatt your premier traditional bow choice, just see for yourself and watch the video below!