How much can you improve a product that is arguably one of the best on the market? Well, New Archery Products is trying to do just that after the successes of the original Apache and the Apache Micro rests. The new Apache Carbon takes center stage. A product that has the full containment and popular features of it predecessors. The difference is a dramatic weight reduction due to the shift in materials from machined aluminum to carbon fiber, as well as a new, side-loading slot to make loading the arrow onto the rest quicker and easier. So, the Apache name is back and better than ever. The Apache Carbon is available in black and right-handed model only. MSRP: $119.99

One of the most recognizable names in the industry, New Archery Products, is back for 2012 in a big way. The company has released its newest drop-away arrow rest, the Armorrest, which will hold your arrow no matter the shot angle, even upside down. Worrying about fletching clearance will be a thing of the past, no matter what type of vane or feather you desire on your arrow. And while it weighs in at only five ounces, the titanium arms add unmatched strength. The Armorrest is available in black for right-handed shooters only. MSRP $139.99

Trophy Taker is back for 2012 with it’s SmackDown Pro Series of fall-away rests. The combination of superb durability in a lightweight, compact package is sure to please even the most diehard bowhunter. The rests are equipped with a stainless steel launcher and axle, built-in launcher dampeners, an easy cord-length adjustment and redesigned limb-attachment clamps. The SmackDown Pro Series rests can be configured to attached to the upper or lower limb as well as the upward or downward moving cable as most standard fall-away rests are designed. Comes with Trophy Taker’s lifetime warranty. MSRP: $119.99

VaporTrail had a very successful 2011 campaign with the introduction of its Limbdriver Pro-V arrow rest. Now, the Limb Driver Pro-V is back with a new look. Lost Camo has come aboard, specifically designed to fit Mathews bows. The limb-driven speed of the launcher allows the arm to stay elevated 50 percent longer than cable-drive rests, resulting in great arrow stability and top-notch flight results. There is no fletching contact with the full-containment rest. MSRP: $134.99

The all new Revolution arrow rest is introduced by Trophy Ridge for 2012. This arrow rest is definitely, “one of a kind.” Whereas most fall-away style rests rise and fall, the Revolution actually rotates 90 degrees leaving the arrow path completely unobstructed. The arrow is fully contained both at rest and at full-draw. Unlike many full-containment rests you do have to cock the rest by hand each time that you load an arrow, as it will not cock itself upon drawing the bow. There are only a few rests on the market that allow this type of solid arrow containment.

The second-to-none quality and reliability of the original Ultra-Rest is incorporated into the Ultra-Rest HDX for 2012. The HDX has been updated with a couple of new features for 2012 including a sleek and slightly curved capture bar as well as a redesigned vertical adjustment. The rest can be cocked manually or simply by drawing the bow. The HDX is now available in a variety of colors to match every bow on the market and a couple of different camouflages including Lost Camo to match Mathews Bows. MSRP $154.95

The DOA fall-away arrow rest from Arizona Archery Equipment uses the fast, smooth, fall-away arrow rest action and is one of the most accurate full capture fall-away arrow rest available.  AAE engineered and manufactured the DOA with the tightest of tolerances in the industry for accuracy and durability.  It employs a unique fall-away arm that stays up completely during the draw and maintains this position, even upon initial release of the arrow.  At approximately three quarters of the way through the arrow's launch cycle, the arm is then quickly "tripped" downward, just in time for the fletching to clear.  The arm will stay up when the bow is let down.  A pull cord activates the fall-away mechanism, but requires very little tension for a torque-free setup.  The containment arm is fully adjustable - in & out and up & down. This rest is designed to fit particular models of bows, so keep that in mind while shopping. The rests are available in black and a couple of different camo patterns and are made in both left and right hand models. ARP: $139.99

WIth all the different varieties of arrows and cam systems in the bow market today, it can be difficult to find the right combination for perfect flight. Xtreme Hardcore Gear has helped fix that problem with the V-Twin Capture arrow rest, which is part of its all-new line-up for 2012. The rest allows you to adjust spring tension on each Teflon launcher for custom tuning of each side. Combined with a rubber mounted top-capture, you’ll have one of the most adjustable full-containment rests you can find anywhere. The rest is very durable and quiet, as it features a machined aluminum body. MSRP: $89.95