Ben’s Arrow Rest Review: A Stringwalker’s Secret Weapon?

Today I’ve got a Bearbow specific gear review for you; the Shotmaster Ben’s Arrow Rest. I’ve been running this rest on a few of my bows now, and spoiler alert: if you shoot Bearbow and stringwalk, you really might want to check this one out.

Let’s dig into why this little chunk of metal might be the smartest upgrade you make to your setup this year.

Unboxing & First Impressions

Right out of the package, Ben’s Arrow Rest looks a bit… different. But in a good way. It’s built with stringwalking in mind—which is more than I can say for most rests on the market. It comes with hardware and Allen keys (handy if you’re new to archery or just always losing tools like I do).

Now, this wasn’t a sponsored review—I bought this with my own money. So what you’re getting here is honest feedback, based on real-world use.

How It Works

If you stringwalk, you know the struggle: deep crawls lead to wild arrow dynamics. The deeper you crawl, the more downward force you apply on the rest, which can cause the arrow to bounce or deflect off the wire—messing up your tune and groupings.

This rest solves that by acting like a vertical springy rest. Unlike stiff, fixed-wire options like the AAE Freeflight Elite, this one flexes just enough to absorb the vertical push from deep crawls. It doesn’t bounce the arrow; it lets it pass.  Magic? No. Smart design? Absolutely.

Installation Tips (Save Yourself the Headache)

The first time I installed this rest, I’ll admit—I was a little confused. The instructions aren’t as clear as they could be, but once you understand the sequence, it’s a breeze:

1. Slight uphill wire angle – critical for preventing the arrow from sliding off.

2. Rest support should line up under the center of the plunger – if it’s too far forward or back, you'll get inconsistent launches.

3. Adjust height using the sliding block on the rest, not the wire angle.

Pro tip: Use an Allen key as a lever to get that wire just right. Don’t try to eyeball it while tightening—you’ll chase your setup all day.

Real-World Use: What I Love

✅ Perfect for stringwalking – Reduces crawl spread and odd arrow launch angles
✅ Robust and consistent – Doesn’t shift or wiggle even with heavy use
✅ Versatile – Works great indoors and outdoors, from aluminum fat shafts to X10s
✅ Reliable with heavy arrows – Doesn’t bounce or collapse under the weight like dropaways sometimes do
✅ Better tuning – No weird jumps or retunes when changing distances

Honestly, once you dial it in, this rest just does its job—and does it well.

What Could Be Better

❌ No micro-adjustment – The vertical block slides, but without a fine-tune thread, setup can feel a bit “trial and error”
❌ A bit bulky – It sticks out enough that I’ve had it catch my hand during draw
❌ Doesn’t work with a clicker – But that’s kind of the point—it’s a Bearbow rest
❌ Setup requires care – Get the angle and position wrong and you’ll hate it. Get it right and you’ll love it

Final Verdict: Worth It?

Yes—absolutely worth it if you’re a Bearbow shooter, especially one who stringwalks. The flexibility, reliability, and consistency make it my go-to rest for now. Is it perfect? No. But once it’s set up correctly, it’s a major upgrade from heavy fixed-wire rests and even outperforms some dropaways in tricky tuning scenarios.

If you're running indoor fat shafts or lightweight outdoor arrows and deep crawls, this rest handles it all without complaint.

Where to Get It

If you want to try one for yourself, click the link in the description of the video. Affiliate link: https://collabs.shop/dwnpvf%5D and every time you shop through it, you help support this channel and make future reviews possible. 

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Until next time