Black Gold
Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight
$279.95
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Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight vs IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight is cheaper at $209.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
IQ Bowsights (Feradyne Outdoors)
IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight
$209.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight or IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight?
The IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight is the cheaper at $209.99. The IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight | IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.95 | $209.99 |
| Brand | Black Gold | IQ Bowsights (Feradyne Outdoors) |
| Released | — | — |
| Pin count | 5 (also available as single-pin and 3-pin) | 3 (also available as 5 and 7-pin Micro models) |
| Pin diameter (in) | 0.019 | 0.019 |
| Housing diameter (in) | 1.75 | — |
| Windage elevation adjustability | Dial-of-Death re-indexing elevation with SureGrip knob; micro windage adjustment | Tool-free micro-adjust windage and elevation knobs and dials |
| Micro adjust yardage tape | Yes | No |
| Axis leveling | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd axis adjustable | 2nd and 3rd axis adjustable |
| Fiber optic length (in) | — | — |
| Weight (oz) | 12 | 7.4 |
Sources — Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight: blackgoldaccessories.com (verified 2026-08-11). IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight: feradyne.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight and IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Pin count: Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight 5 (also available as single-pin and 3-pin) vs IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight 3 (also available as 5 and 7-pin Micro models)
- Windage elevation adjustability: Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight Dial-of-Death re-indexing elevation with SureGrip knob; micro windage adjustment vs IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight Tool-free micro-adjust windage and elevation knobs and dials
- Micro adjust yardage tape: Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight true vs IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight false
- Axis leveling: Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight 1st, 2nd, and 3rd axis adjustable vs IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight 2nd and 3rd axis adjustable
- Weight (oz): Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight 12 vs IQ Micro 3-Pin Bow Sight 7.4