I've noticed, only a few guys that post on HuntingBBS message boards shoot Merlin Bows.
At least, not in comparison to other boards.
I have only shot them for the past 3 months. First the Max2000 and now my Super Nova.
As all of you know, I am a big fan of the Bowman bows. And still am.
I always resisted buying a Merlin but have admired them for several years.
I have enjoyed friendly arguments in the past with Pinwheel 12 about who shot the better bow.
I finally decided to order a Super Nova target bow back in early March. But it kept getting set back for one reason or another.
One day, Pinwheel emailed me and said he had an extra Max2000 in my draw length and asked if I was intersted. At first, I said no but then I started thinking...
Heck, I can order that Max and not have to wait 3 or 4 weeks for it to arrive like I normally would if placing an order.
I decided to order the bow sight unseen just from the way Pinwheel talks and brags on them.
It has been an outstanding bow from the moment I first shot it.
Everyone who has looked at it and held it has been impressed.
They can't get over how well made it is and how well the grip fits their hand. Most everyone has stated it's the best feeling, best made, and prettiest bow they have ever seen.
It's an extremely easy bow to tune and shoot and is dead accurate.
Last month my Super Nova finally arrived.
When I pulled it from the box all I could think is...WOW!
Imo, it's the most beautiful compound bow ever made anywhere.
It has a silver finish that looks like polished chrome. It glows in sunlight. The finish on the gold limb pockets is outstanding too.
The geometry of the riser with its lines and curves make it look like a high priced sports car compared to other bows. Most other bows pale in comparison.
The limb pockets are just as outstanding as the riser. They are pivoting style, locking, with vibration absorbing material placed between them and the limbs to reduce shock and vibration when shooting the bow.
The limbs are the new Profusion carbon, like found on the Max2000.
They perform beautifully and recover very quick on the shot and are a very handsome recurve style limb to boot.
I can't say they're the best limbs made just yet because they're so new and haven't been time tested. But it wouldn't surprise me if they turn out to be the best.
I took my Super Nova to the local Pro Shop last week.
All the Mathews die-hards raved over the bow when I uncased it.
I let several guys hold it.
All of them said it had the best feeling grip and was the most beautiful bow they had seen.
It was just like the Max review all over again.
An employee at the shop, who shoots nothing but Mathews, said it was beautiful and exotic looking.
Another guy said it looked too pretty to shoot.
I was flattered by their comments.
Their comments, along with Pinwheel 12's reply on the Accu-Riser post are the main reason I decided to post this topic.
I know, most guys here on BBS like
Bowtech, Mathews, and Hoyt bows best.
Nothing against those bows at all.
I still have my Hoyt Superstar and have thought about buying a Bowtech and Mathews before.
But you may be missing an opportunity to own the overall best crafted, best shooting, and best looking bow you've ever owned by overlooking a Merlin.
Some guys argue they're made in England and you're taking jobs away from Americans.
When was the last time you bought an appliance made in USA or a car with all the parts made in USA ?
Heck, every last piece of chrome on a Harley Davidson is made in Taiwan!
Others say, it's too far away to get warranty service.
I've noticed, reading other people's reports, Merlin seems to be faster than Hoyt or Mathews getting bows repaired for customers.
The only valid complaint I've heard is not being able to shoot one before you buy.
I can buy that one but, I bet, if you did get to shoot one. You would say it had the best feeling grip best balance, and best craftsmanship of any bow you have ever seen anywhere.
...And the best looking!
I'm very confident in saying that because for the last three months everyone that has handled my Max2000 and now, my Super Nova has said the grip and feel of the bow are outstanding.
Only one guy has stated otherwise.
But he didn't dislike the grip. He said, he would have to get used to it.
This is around 75 shooters I'm talking here.
No, not a great number but a pretty good indication, imo.
With Merlin, you don't have to worry about buying an expensive Shrewd, Loesch, or other custom grip to replace the one that doesn't feel right like the grips on most other bows.
Merlin's grips already feel outstanding and are superior to the custom grips anyway.
I feel, buying a Merlin bow sight unseen will not be a problem for 95% of the guys out there who choose to do so.
So, if you're looking for a new bow, you really owe it to yourself to check out the Merlins.
You won't regret it!
I can see a few more in my future.
Pinwheel 12 offers outstanding service with Merlin bows.
I wouldn't consider ordering a Merlin from anyone else.
It took him a couple of years to convince me to try a Merlin.
I'm glad, I finally took his advice and decided to get one. Now two.
He was right about them.
They are outstanding!
Sag.
http://www.merlin-bows.co.uk
http://www.pinwheelproducts.com
Edited by - Sagittarius on 08/31/2002 16:41:39