What term describes the measurement of the force required to pull a bow to its full draw length?

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Draw weight, measured in pounds, determines how much energy the bow stores and transfers to the arrow upon release. Beginners in archery (Deals) typically start with 20-30 pounds of draw weight and gradually increase as their muscles develop. Olympic recurve bows usually range from 38 to 50 pounds, while compound bows used in hunting can exceed 70 pounds.

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