Jager Archery

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Overview

Jager Archery Products specializes in custom grips and accessories for recurve, compound, and longbow archery. Founded by a plastics expert frustrated with existing options, it supplies grips compatible with major bow brands like Hoyt, Elite, Win & Win, and others, including custom work for orphan models. The company operates as a small specialist with a focus on premium finishes like Galaxy and Translucent colors, used by competitive archers.

History

Jager Archery was founded around 2005 by Paul Jaeger, a plastics expert and archer in Fort Lupton, Colorado, due to frustration with available grip options. Jaeger began making grips for personal use, which gained traction after showing one to recurve archer John Magera, leading to orders from archery shops. The company later relocated operations to Michigan, where it continues with a small team including founder Paul Jaeger as chief operator, Jonathan Gillen as production manager, and Rodney Harper handling media and engineering.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Signature Series Grips	Used by competitive archers	$50 - $150
Galaxy Colors Grips	Premium finishes	$60 - $160
Translucent Colors Grips	Aesthetic visibility options	$50 - $140
JD3 Grips	Recurve and compound compatible	$55 - $145
CMS Grips	Custom angle adjustments	$50 - $150
Jäger 2.0 Grips	High performance design	$60 - $160

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in-house in Michigan by a small specialized team led by founder Paul Jaeger and production manager Jonathan Gillen. The company leverages Jaeger's plastics expertise for custom grips with angle options from 23° to 53° and various finishes. Custom inquiries are accepted for non-standard models.

Notable Products

JD3 Grip - Versatile grip for recurve and compound bows with multiple angle options.
CMS Grip - Customizable grip compatible with major bow brands like Hoyt and Elite.
Jäger 2.0 Grip - High-performance grip design for competitive archery.
BEST Style Grip - Reproduction style for specific bow models like BEST bows.
Sebastian Flute Grip - Specialized grip for advanced recurve setups.

Reputation

Jager Archery is regarded by archers as a reliable specialist for custom grips overlooked by larger manufacturers, with praise for quality, compatibility across brands, and competitive pricing. Enthusiasts and professionals note its use in competitive settings via the Signature series. Criticisms center on slow email response times, as acknowledged by the company itself.

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