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QAD vs Trophy Ridge:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, QAD and Trophy Ridge were level in searches among drop away rest brands worldwide, with an estimated 5.8K versus 5.4K branded searches, at 4.9% and 4.6% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drop away rest brands, QAD appeared in all four answers and Trophy Ridge in two. QAD was mentioned before Trophy Ridge in every answer.

Among drop away rest brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

QAD, about 7% more searches than Trophy Ridge

QAD 5.8K searchesTrophy Ridge 5.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

QAD, mentioned in every answer we collected

QAD in 4 of 4Trophy Ridge in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

QAD, named ahead of Trophy Ridge in every answer

QAD first in 3Trophy Ridge never first

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Top drop away rest brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, QAD appeared in all four answers. Trophy Ridge was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. QAD was listed before Trophy Ridge in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Hamskea1st
  2. QAD2nd
  3. Trophy Ridge3rd
  4. Mathews4th
  5. Ripcord5th
  6. Hoyt6th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • QAD4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Hamskea4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Trophy Ridge2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Mathews1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Hoyt1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Ripcord1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about drop away rest brands

4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which drop away rest brand should I buy?”

    1. 1QAD
    2. 2Hamskea
    3. 3Trophy Ridge
    4. 4Mathews
    5. 5Hoyt

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best drop away rest brands?”

    1. 1QAD
    2. 2Hamskea
    3. 3Trophy Ridge
    4. 4Ripcord

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best drop away rest brand for archery accuracy?”

    1. 1Hamskea
    2. 2QAD

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best drop away rest”

    1. 1Hamskea
    2. 2QAD

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “archery arrow rest”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is QAD or Trophy Ridge more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for QAD and Trophy Ridge by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six drop away rest brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

QAD and Trophy Ridge among drop away rest brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for QAD, Trophy Ridge. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMathewsHoytRipcordQADTrophy RidgeHamskea
Oct 202545.3%30.3%16.6%2.9%4%0.8%
Nov 202546.6%31.2%14%3%3.4%1.9%
Dec 202540.8%27.3%22.3%3.5%4.5%1.6%
Jan 202633.9%27.8%27.8%3.6%4.5%2.5%
Feb 202629.9%29.9%29.9%3.9%3.9%2.6%
Mar 202629.3%23.9%35.8%3.8%4.7%2.5%
Apr 202629.2%23.9%35.9%3.7%4.7%2.6%
May 202629.6%24.2%36.3%3.8%3.9%2.1%
Jun 202631.5%25.7%31.5%5%4.1%2.3%
Jul 202635.2%28.9%23.5%5.6%4.7%2.1%
Aug 202643.2%28.9%15.8%5.7%4.7%1.7%
Sep 202642.1%28.1%18.9%4.9%4.6%1.4%

How has the QAD and Trophy Ridge comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: QAD took it in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QAD’s share of searches among drop away rest brands worldwide moved from 2.9% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.8K to 5.8K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trophy Ridge’s share of searches among drop away rest brands worldwide moved from 4% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.

How did search popularity change for drop away rest brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, QAD lost share of searches among drop away rest brands worldwide, from 5.7% to 4.9%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Trophy Ridge worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using QAD’s and Trophy Ridge’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

QAD

2 branded search terms

  • qad rest
  • qad ultrarest

Trophy Ridge

1 branded search term

  • trophy ridge

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