Quick verdict
Choose Wicked Ridge if you want the most bow for under about $1,100, especially the Fury 410 De-Cock or the Commander M1. Choose TenPoint if you want ACUslide, speeds above 410 FPS or premium optics like the EVO-X Marksman Elite and Burris Oracle X.
How the two brands relate
Wicked Ridge is TenPoint's value focused brand. The overlap shows in shared technology: Wicked Ridge models in our lineup use TenPoint's ACUdraw cocking family (ACUdraw, ACUdraw Silent and ACUdraw De-Cock), TenPoint's Pro-View and RangeMaster scope families appear on both, and TenPoint accessories like the neoprene sling fit both brands.
What mostly separates them is the top end. TenPoint's premium bows use ACUslide cocking and de-cocking, reach 450 to 505 FPS and offer high end optics. Wicked Ridge models in our data run from 380 to 410 FPS and top out around $1,100.
Current lineups side by side
| Brand | FPS range (our data) | Price range (approx., Sept 2026) | Cocking systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| TenPoint | 390 to 505 | $799.99 to $3,849.99 | ACUslide, ACUdraw Silent |
| Wicked Ridge | 380 to 410 | $599.99 to $1,099.99 | ACUdraw, ACUdraw Silent, ACUdraw De-Cock |
| Model | FPS | Cocking | Scope (our data) | Approx. price | Amazon rating | KE 400 gr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Titan 400 | 400 FPS | ACUdraw Silent | Pro-View 400 scope | $799.99 | 3.8 (53) | 142 ft-lbs |
 RDX 410 | 410 FPS | ACUdraw Silent | Pro-View 400 scope | $899.99 | 3.8 (24) | 149 ft-lbs |
 Fury 410 | 410 FPS | ACUdraw De-Cock | RangeMaster Pro variable speed scope | $1,099.99 | 4.2 (132) | 149 ft-lbs |
 Venom X | 390 FPS | ACUslide | Not listed | $999.99 (Moss Green) / $1,099.99 (Vektra) | 4.3 (40) | 135 ft-lbs |
Cocking and de-cocking
De-cocking is one of the biggest real world differences between crossbows. It lets you unload at the end of a hunt without firing a bolt.
- TenPoint ACUslide (Venom X, Stealth, Flatline, Nitro): cocks and de-cocks.
- Wicked Ridge ACUdraw De-Cock (Fury 410): cocks and de-cocks, the cheapest de-cocking bow we track.
- ACUdraw Silent (TenPoint Titan 400, Wicked Ridge RDX 410): quiet crank cocking, no de-cocking.
- Built-in ACUdraw (Rampage XS, Commander M1): crank cocking.
Read the ACUdraw cocking device guide for more detail.
Owner ratings
Amazon averages vary more within each brand than between them. The best rated TenPoint with a meaningful sample is the Flatline 460 at 4.6 stars (16 ratings). The most rated bow we track overall is Wicked Ridge's Fury 410 at 4.2 stars from 132 ratings, and the budget Commander M1 holds 4.2 from 50.
Lower averages show up in both brands: the TenPoint Titan 400 sits at 3.8 (53) and the Wicked Ridge Rampage XS at 3.6 (27). Brand alone does not predict satisfaction, so read the individual reviews.
Price point matchups
Around $800 to $900: the TenPoint Titan 400 ($799.99, 400 FPS) and Wicked Ridge RDX 410 ($899.99, 410 FPS) share ACUdraw Silent and the Pro-View 400 scope. The RDX 410 is slightly faster and shorter.
Around $1,000 to $1,100: the TenPoint Venom X ($999.99 to $1,099.99) brings ACUslide and is TenPoint's lightest ACUslide bow. The Wicked Ridge Fury 410 ($1,099.99) de-cocks too and includes a RangeMaster Pro scope. See Fury 410 review and Venom X review.
Under $700: only Wicked Ridge plays here, with the Commander M1 and Rampage XS.
Above $1,500: only TenPoint, with the Stealth, Flatline and Nitro families.
Our picks by brand
Best Wicked Ridge overall
Wicked Ridge Fury 410 De-Cock
De-cocking, scope and the largest owner rating base.
Amazon rating (Sept 2026): 4.2 from 132 ratings · CrossbowReport Score 8.5/10
Approx. price (Sept 2026): $1,099.99Prices change, check Amazon for current price.
Best TenPoint value
TenPoint Stealth 450
450 FPS with a 100-yard scope and arrows.
Amazon rating (Sept 2026): 4.4 from 18 ratings · CrossbowReport Score 8.8/10
Approx. price (Sept 2026): $1,799.99Prices change, check Amazon for current price.
Best budget
Wicked Ridge Commander M1
4.2 stars from 50 ratings for about $599.99.
Amazon rating (Sept 2026): 4.2 from 50 ratings · CrossbowReport Score 8.1/10
Approx. price (Sept 2026): $599.99Prices change, check Amazon for current price.
Frequently asked questions
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