RE: Hoyt vs. Mathews
I just bought a Trykon after shooting many different bows. If your buying a top of the line bow and spending $700+, it's certainly going to be a well-engineered weapon regardless of the name on it. The difference is in shooting styles and the physical make-up of the shooter. Back in 1980 my Darton SL-50 felt like heaven, as did my Bear recurve in 1971. I probably wouldn't feel the same aboutthem today.
By the way, I bought the Trykon because as a product of the '50s, I felt it was time to "bowdown" (50-60lbs from 60-70lbs), and being a Hoyt guy, the Trykon caught my eye. But I did shoot a Switchback andconsidered crossingover to the "Dark Side"! (Only for a few minutes though!)
2006 Hoyt Trykon
Copper John Deadnuts Hunter
NAP Smartrest
S-Coil
Alpine Soft-Lock quiver
Gold TipExpedition Hunter 5575
Muzzy 100 gr. 3-Blade