There are 4 types of bow with different materials in each.
The regular MC bow has been nerfed to match the traits of a shortbow, it's recipe is disabled.

SHORTBOW

*Tiers: Wood
A shortbow is a regular working class bow, it's power is low, as is it's durability.


LONGBOW

*Tiers: Wood
A longbow is an extended shortbow, it has maximum range and high durability.
(longbow range is equal to default MC)


COMPOSITE BOW

*Tiers: Composite wood, Ironbark, Ebony
Composite bows are beefed up shortbows, these are made from more valuable materials. these bows are far more durable than other bows. but are slower at drawing back


RECURVE BOW

*Tiers: Bronze, Iron, Ornate, Steel, Mithril, Dragonforge
Recurve bows are made of metal, meaning their non renewable. Recurve bows have a fast drawback but are slightly less powerful than shortbows. being the least powerful but the fastest