Bud Hitt: The Legend
Black Ace Recurve Bow, New Line of Putters and Book 'Power in Ordinary People'
Welcome to the official site for information regarding Otis "Bud" Hitt,
the legendary Black Ace Recurve Bow designer out of Archbold, Ohio.
This is a family owned website business and the creator is the Grandson of Bud Hitt. Here we will be
giving you the history of the Black Ace - where our name originates from!
First, want to apologize for this update, as it is long overdue. Time goes too fast.
Second, want to apologize again if this is the first time you are hearing this...
Gertrude passed away February 2nd, 2017 at the young age of 89. Bud missed his "sweetie" everyday, as they were married for 70 years!
He went to his final resting place on November 22nd, 2017 at the wise age of 92.


This area will be dedicated to providing you information, history and the story of the legendary Bud Hitt.
At some point we may be providing the oppurtunity for you to own a piece of history, by placing
some of Bud Hitt's hand-made products available for purchase! Including the rare Black Ace Recurve Bow,
and some of his paintings done in his golden years.





Back in the 90's, Bud made an instructional video on how to make a recurve bow from start to finish. It was done by a local
production company out the town he lived his entire life, Archbold. The video came with design templates for building the riser and
limbs. You get your hands on a copy of this very rare video set, don't ever let go!



Most of Bud's bows were made back in the 60's and 70's, out of a little workshop in his hometown. When he finally hung up the bow business,
he moved on and started making trophies... which is still in business to this day, ran by his eldest daughter's family! He got the hunger for
bows again once he retired in the 90's, and started making bows here and there, all the way up to his last day. Most of the bows went to
collectors or his family during his final years. In fact, he made a bow for each one of his grandchildren in the early 2000's. You find a bow
made by Bud in this era, you have found a collector's item!
Case in point - this is a bow made by Bud in 2011 and is treasured by his grandson:
"Custom Bow #2" by Bud Hitt
"Custom Bow #2" by Bud Hitt

Here are some links to
information on the legendary Bud Hitt, including links to sites where you can purchase a copy of
Bud and Gertude Hitt's book 'Power in Ordinary People':
Buy the Book: 'Power in Ordinary People' by Bud and Gertrude Hitt
Interview with Bud Hitt: October, 2008
Article in Archbold Buckeye: July, 2008
Articles in the Archbold Buckeye - Bud and Gert's local newspaper
Buy the Book: 'Power in Ordinary People' by Bud and Gertrude Hitt
Interview with Bud Hitt: October, 2008
Article in Archbold Buckeye: July, 2008
Articles in the Archbold Buckeye - Bud and Gert's local newspaper
Bud and Gertrude would be thrilled to know your interest. They both loved speaking with people and especially sharing their testimony and bows!
God Bless You.