Mathews Outback purchase

Double Droptine · 07-04-2007, 09:28 AM

I am a current owner of a Mathews Outback. Some of my friends own the Switchback and the XT.

One of my friends said he would sell me his Outback, fully equiped, arrows, case, etc. for $350. I was thinking about picking it up for my son. I know that is a good price.

I would like to pick up another Mathews but didn't know if I should buy a newer Mathews and give my son the Outback. Buy the other Outback and we'd both have one?

Is the Switchback THAT much nicer than the Outback? I know it is nicer but money is a factor. I could also look for a good used Switchback or good used XT. What's a fair price for a good used equiped Switchback or XT? I would like to but can't afford the newest Mathews. Too many variables to thinkabout.

I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!!

BOWHUNTERCOP · 07-04-2007, 09:43 AM

all mathews bows are great. If money is a issue then you can only make the choice of purchasing. I'm not sure what a used XT goes for, but here in NJ I know of a shop that sells them brand new for $650 for the bow only

Double Droptine · 07-04-2007, 09:48 AM

Have you shot the Outback and the Switchback? Is there a big difference? Thanks!

BOWHUNTERCOP · 07-04-2007, 11:05 AM

I never shot the Outback, I own the XT and love it, as I love my Zmax

patchholder · 07-04-2007, 12:31 PM

I am only 5.5" and 130lbs and prefer smaller lighter bows and even though I have shot the switchback and liked it I prefer the outback because it is smaller and lighter feeling for me.

Pat Curtis · 07-05-2007, 09:51 PM

I had an Outback, switched to the XT. Both are great bows, but deep down I wish I kept my Outback.

TerryM · 07-06-2007, 07:03 AM

Mathews bows hold thier value more than any other so don't be surprised to see used XT or Switchbacks selling bare bow for @ $500.00. They would give you about 15 fps over the Outback. That deal on the fully loaded Outback is excellent.

r33h · 07-06-2007, 07:17 AM

The switchback is a lot nicer shooting bow than the outback is. I have an outback and a good buddy of mine has a switchback and it is a very nice, smooth shooting bow. I would also go with the Switchback (money permitting) because it is the newer model and when you decide to sell it later you may get more money back for it.

jamaltwy · 07-06-2007, 01:08 PM

I have both xt and outback and love both ... now i didn't like the switchback but like the xt too much hand shock!!

get the outback you'll love it!! great deal also!!

Roskoe · 07-06-2007, 02:17 PM

I know a guy who is a Mathews "guru" - tunes many of the new bows in this area,fixesquite afew that the localarchery shop sets up,and really should own a pro shop. He still shoots his Outback. And I'll bet he has tuned 50 Switchbacks. You'd think if the Switchback was that much better, he would own one by now.