The Gordon Brothers
             (David Sr, Donald & George)

Class of 2022
Contributor to the Sport, Influence on the Sport



 

 The three Gordon Brothers through mutual interest in starting their own business formed Gordon Plastics in 1952.
Though many products were developed during the early 50’s Bo-Tuff was the product that brought their dream to reality. During the next 40+ years, Bo-Tuff and eleven additional products were developed specifically for the archery industry, and have become the materials of choice for renown bowyers around the world.

    Because of their innovative thinking and persistence in believing there was always room for improvement in the products they manufactured, Gordon Plastics became the leader in furnishing high quality composite materials at competitive cost to bow manufacturers worldwide.

The Gordon brothers were lifelong hunting and fishing enthusiasts which motivated them to design and build their own line of bows: "Gordon Royal Bows." They named their fiberglass laminate "Standard B0-Tuff".  The laminate worked well on recurves and their bow market took off.  Their bows performed so well with their fiberglass limbs that bow makers started purchasing Gordon laminates for their lines.  

In 1958-59, the Gordon Plastics “Royal Line” of bows included five models:

• The King                    67” length  - weight: 30 to 55 lbs

• The Knight                 62” length  - weight: 30 to 70 lbs

• The Prince                  67” length  - weight: 30 to 60 lbs

• The Queen                 64” length  -  weight: 25 to 55 lbs

• The Page                   62” length  -  weight: 20 to 55 lbs

 In 1961-62, more models were added to the line.

• The Royal Monarch          69” length weight: 30 to 60 lbs

• The Royal King                 68” length weight: 30 to 60 lbs

• The Royal Knight              62” length weight: 30 to 70 lbs

• The Royal Queen              64” length weight: 20 to 40 lbs

• The Royal Huntsman        54” length weight: 30 to 70 lbs

• The Duke                           64” length weight: 30 to 60 lbs

• The Page                           62” length weight: 20 to 55 lbs

• The Jester“                        60” length weight: 15 to 40 lbs

• The Squire                         48” length weight  16 to 40 lbs

Notes of Interest

• Founder’s of Gordon Plastic’s, est 1952.
• Developed & Manufactured the
“Gordon Royal” Line of Bows 1955 - 63.
• Innovators in Composite Technology.
• As of 2024 - Supplies 90% of Bowlimb Material Worldwide.
• God, Family & Bowhunting was Their Passion.