LWANO Recurve Bow and Arrow Set
TL;DRA complete backyard kit for kids, teens and anyone just trying archery. Adults who plan to keep shooting are better off with a longer takedown they can grow into.
What’s good
- Everything to start in one box
- Fits left- and right-handed archers
- Light 20 lb option for kids and teens
What’s not
- 52″ is short for most adult draws
- Nylon riser, no listed accessory threads
- Arrow length isn’t listed: check it against your draw
Your kid wants to try archery, and this kit keeps showing up at the top of Amazon’s recurve list. 😅 For a kid, a teen or a backyard first try, the LWANO set is a complete kit at 20 or 30 lb; for an adult who wants to get good, a longer beginner bow is the better buy.
I haven’t shot this one, so this page sticks to the listing: what’s in the box, who a 52″ bow fits and what to check for a safe, fun first season. 👍
What’s in the LWANO box: a complete starter kit
It’s a complete starter set built around a 52-inch takedown recurve: a nylon riser with two fiberglass limbs, sold in 20, 30 or 40 lb draw weights. The riser has an arrow rest on each side, so the same bow works for left- and right-handed archers.
Takedown recurve
52″
20, 30, 40 lb
30″
Nylon
Left or right
Also in the box, according to the listing:
- 9 fiberglass arrows and a quiver
- An arm guard, 2 extra arrow rests and 2 nock points
- 5 paper target faces and 4 target pins
- A wrench and an instruction manual
The listing gives a 90-day warranty. Keep the box and receipt until you’ve shot it a few times.
LWANO Recurve Bow Set
LWANO Archery Recurve Bow and Arrow Set for Adult/Youth/Teens Beginners | Left & Right Handed, 20/30/40lbs, Beginners, Target Practicing, Archery
by LWANO
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Key features
- 52″ takedown recurve with a rest on each side, for either hand
- Sold in 20, 30 or 40 lb: the lighter weights are easier to learn on
- Kit: 9 fiberglass arrows, quiver, arm guard and 5 target faces
- Nylon riser with fiberglass limbs; draws up to 30″
Specs
- Hand
- Left or right
- Brand
- LWANO
- Draw weight
- 40 lb
- Color
- Black
Who a 52″ recurve fits: kids, teens and smaller adults
A 52-inch bow is short. That suits kids, teens and smaller adults, and the listing gives a 30″ maximum draw.
On a short recurve the string angle gets steep at full draw for a long-armed adult. It pinches your fingers, and the draw stacks: it gets harder fast near the end.
- Good fit: kids and teens, backyard plinking, a first “is archery for me?” bow, a spare for friends who visit.
- Poor fit: adults with a long draw, anyone who wants to add a sight or stabilizer later, or anyone planning to hunt.
What to check before you buy: draw weight, arrows and upgrades
A kit like this is only a good start if it fits you. Settle these three things first, then order.
Pick the lightest draw weight
The listing suggests 20 lb for novices and teens, 30 lb for adult beginners and 40 lb for experienced archers who train. For learning, lighter is better.
I ordered my own first bow at 45 lb, and the first time I tried to pull it I got maybe three shots in before I was done. Too much weight is the fastest way to bad form and a sore shoulder.
A World Archery coach who trains junior archers explains why, in plain words:
If the bow weight is too heavy, they cannot do same technique in every time, because of human power is limited.
That’s the whole case for a light first bow. Good form is the same shot every time, and you can’t repeat a shot you’re fighting to hold.
His test for a junior archer is simple: draw, aim and hold.
If they wait till 12 or 14 seconds, it’s okay for them. If they cannot wait till 12 seconds, I just decrease the bow weight.
My own test is gentler: pull to your cheekbone and hold for three seconds, long enough to take a good breath. His bar is for juniors training for long competition days; for a backyard kit, three seconds is the minimum, and holding for twelve is even better.
Check the arrows against your draw
The listing doesn’t give the arrow length. An arrow that’s too short for your draw can be pulled off the rest, which is dangerous. At full draw it should stick out at least an inch past the front of the riser; if it doesn’t, buy longer arrows first.
Know what you’re not getting
The listing doesn’t mention threaded bushings for a sight, stabilizer or plunger, and the riser is nylon, not wood or aluminum. That’s fine for backyard shooting: it just means this bow is a starting point, not something you’ll upgrade for years.
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LWANO set vs the Samick Sage: kit or full-size takedown?
The Samick Sage is the full-size beginner takedown most often recommended to adults. It’s a bow only, with no arrows or extras. Here’s how they line up on paper.
| Spec | LWANO set | Samick Sage |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 52″ | 62″ |
| Draw weights | 20, 30, 40 lb | 25–60 lb |
| Riser | Nylon | Laminated wood, with brass bushings for accessories |
| In the box | Bow, 9 arrows, quiver, arm guard, targets | Bow, Dacron string, stick-on arrow rest |
| Best for | Kids, teens, trying archery out | Adults who plan to keep shooting |
More options are in my best recurve bows for beginners roundup.
Before you order the kit, here's everything in the box and who it fits, on one page.
// FAQ
Questions about the LWANO set
Quick answers about the LWANO recurve set: who it’s for, draw weight and what to check first.
Is the LWANO recurve set good for beginners?
For kids, teens and a first try at archery, yes: everything you need is in the box. Adults who plan to keep shooting will outgrow a 52-inch bow quickly.
Which draw weight should I get?
The listing suggests 20 lb for kids and teens and 30 lb for adult beginners, and I’d stick to that. My first bow was 45 lb, and it was too heavy to learn form on.
Can left-handed archers use it?
Yes. The riser has an arrow rest on each side, so the same bow works for both hands.
Is it OK for hunting?
No. It’s a target and backyard bow. Hunting needs a heavier, sturdier bow with the right arrows and broadheads, and some states set a minimum draw weight.
What comes in the LWANO recurve set?
Per the listing: the bow, 9 fiberglass arrows, a quiver, an arm guard, 2 arrow rests, 2 nock points, 5 target faces, 4 target pins, a wrench and a manual.
How do I measure draw length for a kid?
Have them hold their arms out wide, measure fingertip to fingertip in inches and divide by 2.5. The bow lists a 30″ maximum draw.
My take: who should buy the LWANO set
For a kid, a teen or a backyard “let’s try it” weekend, a complete kit like this is hard to argue with: everything you need is in one box. For an adult who wants to get properly good, I’d put the money toward a longer bow with limbs you can grow into.
I’ll score it only after I’ve shot one for 30 days. Until then, this page sticks to what the listing says and what I’d tell a friend.
