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Offline Brig33

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A New Bow Hoyt or Mathews ?
« on: December 17, 2005, 11:39:46 AM »
Well it  is CHRISTmas time and i want to get a new bow. Right now i have shot a new switchback and not a hoyt.
what do you guys think about them im thinking of the new hoyt but really liked the mathews  
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« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2005, 02:07:43 PM »
Hands down the Mathews.  :D
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« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2005, 07:52:07 AM »
I am a Mathews guy also.  But have not shot a Hoyt in years so cannot speak to their bows.

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« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2005, 09:05:57 AM »
I want to thank you guys for your imput . Im still undecided
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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2005, 09:15:27 AM »
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I want to thank you guys for your imput . Im still undecided


I have been shooting Mathews bows for a lot of years now. I have never had a problem with any of the bows I have owned. At one time I looked at the Hoyt bows, but stayed with Mathews.  :D
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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2005, 12:47:38 PM »
Redhawk1 what mathews are you shooting now how many feet/sec and draw weight. How big axle to axle this  will help me alot
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« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2005, 04:47:00 PM »
I am shooting the Switchback, I have it set at the max poundage which was suppose to be 70 LB, but we measured it at 73 Lb. I don't know the speed, I have not checked for that.  Here are the spec's.

Specifications
IBO Rating (FPS) (approx.) 318 fps (Approx)
AMO Rating
(FPS) (approx.) 241 fps (Approx)
Cam(s) StraightLine Perimeter-Weighted C1 Cam
Draw Weight 40, 50, 60, 70
Draw Length 26" - 30" with Half Sizes from 26 1/2" - 29 1/2"
Axle to Axle Length
(approx) 33" (Approx)
Brace Height
(approx.) 7" (Approx)
Riser Length 25 1/2" (Approx)
Physical Weight
(approx.) 4.34 lbs (Approx)
Letoff (%) 65% or 80% (Approx)
String/Cable Length Zebra Barracuda String Length 91 3/4", Cable Length 35 1/2"
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« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2005, 04:32:10 AM »
Over the last 25 years I have shot at least 12 different makes/models of bows.  From Darton, Jennings, PSE, Hoyt, Browning, American, High Country and Mathews.  We used to shoot every tourney and league we could, both ring and 3-D.  I bet for 20 years I never shot less than 3 times a week for practices.

Seemed like every 2 years or so I would get a new bow.  But about 5 years ago I got my Mathews Conquest and have not had a craving to get any thing else since.  I like the longer compounds and my Conquest is smooth drawing, has good speed (shoots my Goldtips with 125 head at 265fps at 70 #s with a 29" draw).  I dont shoot tourneys anymore, just hunt.  But I dont think I will be getting another compound.  

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« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2005, 05:07:45 AM »
I own a Mathews Outback and love it. Don't forget the main difference between Mathews (single cam) and Hoyt (double cams). I know I know, Hoyt says cam and a half but what do you have if you have one big cam and one small cam ? One plus one !! Get it. Anyway my point is with Hoyt double cam you have timing issues, with Mathews cam timing doesn't exist.
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2006, 09:28:00 AM »
Brig33,
I can't let all these guys steer you wrong.  I am a Hoyt guy, but did buy a Mathews Q2 a few years ago.  Long story short, that bow wouldn't hit the same spot twice.  I tried everything, but there was something wrong with that bow.  Went back to shooting a Hoyt and problem was solved.  The timing issue is just a play on words from Mathews.  They are big into advertising, but when I had one, it was just that, advertising.  The "no stretch string" stretched, the "no timing issue" was an issue.  I personaly wouldn't shoot another Mathews even if I was paid to.  Customer service was no help either and I live in WI.  Alot of guys like the Mathews, but not me.  Just bought a Hoyt Trykon the other day.  Very nice bow.  It's my 4th Hoyt.
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2006, 11:36:24 AM »
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2006, 11:41:29 AM »
i just got a  Mathews Switchback XT  man is this bow super quiet and fast not to mention forgiving  i also shoot a  PSE pro series Bruin and a wing falcon recurve
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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2006, 04:17:56 PM »
Brig33, did you make you choice? I've got a Matthews Q2 and my Dad's got a Hoyt (don't know which model). They both shoot really well, and I'd probably have a tough choice if I had to choose again. I got the Matthews as a gift from my dad and have never had a problem with it. I love it. Still, I know he loves his Hoyt, so I'd be willing to bet it just comes down to personal preference and whether the one you get was put together right.
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« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2006, 04:21:59 PM »
never mind, I saw the follow-up post where you said you got a used Hoyt, and the response I gave saying how good a deal a good used bow is. Man I'm tired :?
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2006, 09:03:09 AM »
Both are great sticks.

I have found that my cam & 1/2 shots the best when I put it out of time.
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