What is the pivot point on a bow?

The pivot point is the deepest point of the grip, a fixed reference on the riser. It is the usual reference for measuring brace height, and World Archery's target rules use it to limit how far back the arrow rest's pressure point may sit: 4 cm on a recurve, 6 cm on a compound and 2 cm on a barebow.

Should I change my bow grip?

Only if the grip does not fit your hand or causes torque you cannot fix with technique. A low-wrist grip suits many archers because it puts the pressure low in the hand, but there is no single right shape. Shoot a new grip for a few sessions before you judge it.

How tightly should I hold the bow grip?

Lightly. Many coaches teach a relaxed bow hand that lets the bow push into the grip rather than squeezing it, because a tight hand tends to torque the riser. Many target archers use a finger or wrist sling so they can stay relaxed without the bow falling after the shot.

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The grip is the part of the riser your bow hand holds. Its shape decides where the bow's pressure sits in your hand, so it has a large effect on torque and on how consistently the bow reacts to each shot. The deepest point of the grip, the pivot point, is also a reference for measuring a bow.

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Grips come in different shapes, often described as low, medium or high wrist. A low-wrist grip puts more of the pressure into the heel of the hand, while a high-wrist grip puts it higher up, towards the thumb and the web of the hand. Many risers take interchangeable grips, and archers also shape or build up a grip to fit their hand.

What matters most is putting the hand in the same place every shot. If the pressure moves from shot to shot, or the hand twists the riser, the bow torques and the arrow leaves at a slightly different angle. That often shows up as left and right misses that have nothing to do with aiming. Many coaches teach a relaxed bow hand that lets the riser settle into the grip rather than squeezing it.

The pivot point is used as a reference in setup and in the rules. Brace height is usually measured from the string to the pivot point, and under World Archery target rules the arrow rest's pressure point may sit no further back from the pivot point of the grip than 4 cm on a recurve, 6 cm on a compound and 2 cm on a barebow. Check the rulebook for your division.

If you change grips, give it time. A new grip changes where the pressure sits, which can shift your groups and even your tune, so shoot a few sessions before judging it, and re-check your sight marks.

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What is the pivot point on a bow?: The pivot point is the deepest point of the grip, a fixed reference on the riser. It is the usual reference for measuring brace height, and World Archery's target rules use it to limit how far back the arrow rest's pressure point may sit: 4 cm on a recurve, 6 cm on a compound and 2 cm on a barebow.
Should I change my bow grip?: Only if the grip does not fit your hand or causes torque you cannot fix with technique. A low-wrist grip suits many archers because it puts the pressure low in the hand, but there is no single right shape. Shoot a new grip for a few sessions before you judge it.
How tightly should I hold the bow grip?: Lightly. Many coaches teach a relaxed bow hand that lets the bow push into the grip rather than squeezing it, because a tight hand tends to torque the riser. Many target archers use a finger or wrist sling so they can stay relaxed without the bow falling after the shot.