Meet the Fastest Compact Crossbow in the World

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Mogadore, OH. Building upon the overwhelming success of their TRX 515™ and TX 440™ crossbows, industry-leader TenPoint Crossbows recently launched their lightest and narrowest reverse-draw crossbow ever – the NEW TRX 26. Designed with a micro-footprint and low profile at 26.5” short and 5.75” narrow, the TRX 26 shoots 460 FPS and features Twin-Riser Technology™ (TRT), a custom TriggerTech Trigger, a ZERO-Trac Barrel, and a RangeMaster® 100 Scope.

“When we launched our Twin-Riser crossbows last year, we knew it would change the industry and that’s exactly what they did,” said Phil Bednar, CEO. “For 2025, we challenged our engineers to deliver this technology in an ultra-compact hunting system and they delivered. At 26.5” short and 6” narrow, the NEW TRX 26 will change the way you hunt– giving you the freedom and mobility to go further, while packing a stand or the gear you need to be successful and giving you more shooting coverage by reducing the chance for cam or limb contact in the treestand or ground blind.”

The foundation for lethal accuracy is TenPoint’s Twin-Riser Technology. 41% lighter and 2x stiffer than traditional risers, Twin-Riser Technology is designed with symmetrical top and bottom plates that reduce riser flex by 70% to generate the most consistent arrow flight path for greater down-range accuracy.

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Every facet of the TRX 26 is designed to extract every millimeter of accuracy from the crossbow, including a newly developed, custom hand built TriggerTech Trigger.  Using TriggerTech’s patented Zero-Creep Technology™, this 3lb. trigger features a clean, crisp “breaks like glass” feel to help improve accuracy and precision. In addition, the trigger’s Dry-Fire-Preventor™ (DFP) functions as a second safety – blocking the trigger from firing unless the nock is properly inserted.

The TRX 26 is packaged with CenterPunch™ HPX premium carbon arrows. The nock features a Nock Retention Groove that allows the user to both hear an audible click and feel the positive engagement of the nock to the string – indicating the arrow is properly locked and loaded in the crossbow. TenPoint CenterPunch HPX arrows weigh 445-grains and feature 15.5% FOC.  Each arrow is inspected for straightness to within .001-inch and each package is weight matched to within 1-grain per arrow.

An AR-Style Ambidextrous Thumb Safety is conveniently located directly above the shooter’s firing hand and is effortlessly activated and deactivated with the thumb – allowing the shooter to keep both hands on the crossbow and eyes locked on their game.

The TRX 26’s rail-less design features the ZERO-Trac Barrel that eliminates arrow friction and combines with Twin-Riser Technology to shave nearly 1-pound off the crossbow.

Featuring three points of contact, the GUIDE-Lock™ Arrow Rest System captures the arrow during the hunt and provides increased stability for pin-point down-range accuracy. The arrow rests on two ball-bearings is held securely in place by the top-mounted retention brush – giving you ultimate durability, longevity, and maximum precision at any distance.

The combination of the TriggerTech Trigger, ZERO-Trac Barrel, and GUIDE-Lock Arrow Rest System create the most secure, consistent launch platform ever built for a crossbow.

An incredible 25x stronger than traditional scope rails, the ACU-Lock™ Scope Bridge maximizes accuracy and durability for the TRX 26. The full-length, machined aluminum Scope Bridge provides the ultimate foundation for scope stability and allows for more scope adjustment, heavier scope options, and maximum in-the-field durability.

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The RangeMaster 100 offers aim points out to 100-yards. The 2-7 variable speed scope accommodates crossbows shooting between 380-505 FPS. Upgraded glass provides the shooter with improved image clarity and brightness, allowing for maximum long-range accuracy. The scope is finished in matching Vektra™ camo in the camo package purchase option.

The TRX 26 features the pinnacle in crossbow cocking and de-cocking. Stronger, smoother, and easier to operate, the patented ACUslide MAXX™ features the Auto-Brake Gear System that eliminates the potential of losing control during cocking or de-cocking which can lead to injury or costly bow damage. While cocking and de-cocking with the ACUslide MAXX, you can remove your hand at any point, with no other action required – and the handle will stop in place.

At the heart of the TRX 26’s speed is a perfectly balanced reverse-draw design with a 13.5-inch power stroke. The reverse-draw design has many advantages, including:

• The ability to generate top-end speeds unmatched or unattainable by other crossbow designs.
• The ability to generate more speed with less draw weight – resulting in a smoother, quieter shot, with less shock and vibration, and ultimately a more durable crossbow.
• Longer nock-to-string engagement during the shot – leading to greater accuracy.

In addition, the center-mounted riser provides superior balance, making it easier to hold steady for increased accuracy if you get caught in a long stare down during the hunt.

Every detail of the TRX 26 is specifically engineered to build the ultimate hunting system.

• Limb Dampening Containment™ (LDC) System encapsulates the limb at each point of contact to further reduce noise and vibration.
• Bow hook for easy hanging in the stand.
• ACUslide MAXX crank handle is picatinny mounted – providing multiple mounting options.
• Ambidextrous Quick-Disconnect allows shooter to store quiver on the picatinny rail at the perfect angle.

Featuring a soft-touch finish in Vektra™ camo or Moss Green, the TRX 26 ships completely assembled and includes a Ready-To-Hunt package:

• ACUslide MAXX cocking and de-cocking system
• RangeMaster 100 Scope
• 3-pack of TenPoint CenterPunch HPX Premium Carbon Crossbow Arrows
• Integrated String Stop System
• Quiver
• Bow hook
• Bubble Level

TRX 26 Specs:

• 460 FPS
• 26.5” Short (w/o stirrup)
• 5.75” Narrow
• 7.1-pounds (w/ACUslide MAXX)

TRX 26 MAP:

• $3,099.99 – Vektra™ Camo with matching Camo RangeMaster 100 Scope
• $2,999.99 – Moss Green with black RangeMaster 100 Scope

TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is 100% American owned, operated, and all of their crossbow models are designed and built in Mogadore, OH.