Ravin vs CenterPoint Crossbows
Ravin and CenterPoint are both owned by Velocity Outdoor, but they sit at different points in the crossbow market: Ravin is the premium, crossbow-focused line, while CenterPoint covers a broader and more budget-accessible range including youth bows and bowfishing gear. This comparison covers what each actually sells and how to decide between them.
Current offers
Shop through our links: Ravin Crossbows, CenterPoint.
What each brand actually sells
Ravin sells hunting crossbows exclusively, organized by model and series, with a “Compare Products” tool for choosing between them, series-matched accessories, and eGift Cards for gifting.
CenterPoint sells a wider range: crossbows, bowfishing arrows and gear, youth bows, and recurve hunting bows, plus its own service and parts support. It positions itself more broadly across archery categories rather than crossbows alone.
Product range
| Ravin | CenterPoint | |
|---|---|---|
| Core product | Crossbows only | Crossbows, bowfishing gear, youth bows, recurve hunting bows |
| Positioning | Premium, crossbow-specialist | Broader range, more entry points including youth |
| Accessories | Matched “by Series” to Ravin crossbow models | Service and Parts support, Owner’s Manuals |
| Gifting | eGift Cards in a range of amounts | Check CenterPoint’s own site for a gift-card option |
Which to choose
- Want a dedicated, premium crossbow and nothing else: Ravin’s focused catalog and model-comparison tool make it easier to pick the right crossbow without other categories in the way.
- Want to outfit a family or start a beginner in archery: CenterPoint’s youth bows and broader range (including bowfishing) cover use cases Ravin doesn’t offer at all.
- Both are backed by the same parent company (Velocity Outdoor), so warranty and support infrastructure likely overlap — check each brand’s own service and parts pages for your specific model.
FAQ
Are Ravin and CenterPoint the same company?
They’re both part of Velocity Outdoor, but sold as separate brands with different product focuses.
Does CenterPoint sell crossbows too?
Yes — crossbows are part of CenterPoint’s range, alongside bowfishing, youth bows and recurve hunting bows, unlike Ravin which sells only crossbows.
Which is better for a beginner or a kid?
CenterPoint, since it specifically lists youth bows; Ravin’s catalog is crossbow-only and not marketed for youth or beginners.
Which is cheaper?
CenterPoint’s broader range includes lower-priced entry points (youth bows, recurve bows) that Ravin doesn’t offer at all; for a comparable crossbow, compare the specific models directly on both sites, since pricing varies by feature set.