Hoyt vs. Mathews
 

Well, my month long quest to find a new bow began last night at the local archery shop whereI shot the Mathews Switchback and then the Hoyt Trykon. I found bothto be similar in cost and speed. Where I noticed a difference was in vibration, stability while drawing back, ease of let down and quietness during the shot. In my opinion, Hoyt was the better bow. I am concerned about the split limb design only because I have never owned a bow with this feature. I am also wondering why Mathews bows seem so top heavy? Any suggestions on what I should look for in any bows I shoot or what types of brands are worth testing besides Mathews and Hoyt?

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You should look for a bow that fits you .. before you decide you should check out the new 06 BowTechs.. the Tribute is much sweeter than the Trycon or Switchback in my opinion and that is just it my opinion..

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I've never quite understood something. In my opinion almost all brands of bows are worth testing if they are available at your shop.

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I agree that all bows are worth testing at each shop you enter. But with each shop only carrying certain bows, how would I know if I am missing a brand name or two? That is why I am asking.

The shop I attended last night did not carry Bowtech, now I know to search for a shop that sells them.

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Boy oh boy are you a dollar sign when you walk in the door to your local BowTech Dealer...Nothing better than having a customer who has already tried out all the other brands on the market and is saving the BowTech to test last in line. :DI would call ahead tell them what you have already done and ask them to get2-3 bows ready for you in your draw length.

The bows youhave shot are great bows, but you have already mentioned some of your concerns with them. You're going to have to try real hard to find something wrong with the new BowTechs.

Try all 3 of their top models and don't be concerned with asking the dealer to set each bow up for you in your draw length. Have fun testing and let us know what happens. Oh and one more point...if your BowTech dealer is 2 hours away, YES it's worth the drive.

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What other bows are made that compare favorably to "the Big Three"? Try logging onto www.bowhuntingworld.com. On the left side click on links. Scroll down to "bows" and look. There are more than you can shake a stick at.

There are names such as Parker, Darton, Pearson, Martin, and a host of others. All just as good as Hoyt and Mathews, many without the higher price tag. They are all capable of shooting much better than any human is capable of.

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All bows are worth atleast trying out, but who has that much time. Get a good feel for the bow companies and find one that suits you the best. Personally, I went with Hoyt Trykon XL. There are alot of great companies out there. Locate a few different dealers that carry different bows and try a few out......then make your decision.

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My local shop has sold a pile of the Hoyts with the split limbs, and I don't know of any that have been returned, and I'm there 3 or 4 evenings a week this time of year for indoor leagues. Shoot the right arrows, and it'll treat you well.

The Switchback is a sweet, sweet shooting bow. I personally ordered the Trykon XL; to me it was twice the bow compared to the little Trykon, and a little less smoother than the Switchback. But I like a longer bowbecause I use it for target shooting also, asI consider smoothness less important than accuracy. This may be an issue youmay consider, the axle to axle length, over anything else. All else being equal, you'llmost likely shoot a longer bow better. Don't let the name on the limbs impact your decision, just the holes in the target.

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The above advice is great. Try the top three. I have owned bows from all three of those manufacturers icluding my brand new Bowtech Tribute. All great bows, very different feel for each. I went with a Tribute over the the others because I really couldn't find anything wrong with it. Definately shoot a Bowtech before you make up your mind.

Shane

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I own a Mathews and I would agree with Mikey S. on Hoyt's durability. The place I bought mine carries, Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech, and Parker. I shot them all and I liked the Switchback. I asked about durability, and they indicated that they get hardly any Hoyt's in on warranty work. He said that he gets very few Mathews in, and the Bowtech's are a close third.He said that all three stand behind their products so there isn't an issue withcustomer service with any of them.

I chose Mathews because it is what felt best to me.

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Yourkidding right?You noticed a difference in "vibration, stability while drawing back, and quietness during the shot. And after only shooting both bows for how long? Then you say, "why is the Switchbacktop heavy"??? The Switchback is all of the above and "MORE"except the top heavy part????I think you best go back and try that "comparison" test again.[:-]

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Hoyt and Mathews are both great bows, but I chose the Hoyt because the offer a long ata for fingers style. Service and dependability along with being a leader in innovation and design were also a plus when choosing my equipment.

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I shot each bow forapprox. 50minutes prior to this and I have been bow hunting for 5 years. I noticed that the Mathews did not sit well in my hand and was top heavy. I am not trying to insult you sir, nor your bow. This is just what I noticed. I think everyone will agree that there is a different bow for each individual. I am just stating my opinion and am wondering if anyone has noticed the same.

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I shot each bow forapprox. 50minutes prior to this and I have been bow hunting for 5 years. I noticed that the Mathews did not sit well in my hand and was top heavy. I am not trying to insult you sir, nor your bow. This is just what I noticed. I think everyone will agree that there is a different bow for each individual. I am just stating my opinion and am wondering if anyone has noticed the same.
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Well said. That is also why each manufacturer may make as many as five to fiteen models of bows. We are all individuals. And some of us can do some testing and thinking for ourselves instead of just following the hype.

Last year the Switchback was the greatest thing that ever happened to archery. I guess, if you follow the hype, then it's the Trykon this year. Thing is there are probably 500 other bow models to choose from. Kinda like cars.

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I agree with MDBUCKHUNTER. I shot the Switchback, Bowtech and the Hoyt V-Tech. I shot all three off and on for about 2 weeks. I decited on the V-Tech for the simple reason of "it worked for me". I also feel all these bows are the best there is. Heck, my son shoots an Out Back. We bust on each other all the time all year long. But we both agree, we both own some fine bows. Like BF1947 stated, theres over 500 bows to choose from. I shot the Trycon & the XLa couple weeks ago,I didnt like it eaither. IM sure a lot of folks think IM crazy. Well, IM not, it just didnt work for me.

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How come pepole on here can not read??It is personal
PREFERANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Its your money, buy the bow that you want and what feels the best to you.

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A-MEN!!!

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D. Parsons, I agree it's personal preferance all the way. BUT!!! I hugely disagree with his findings!!! If any bow feels top heavy it's the Bowtech, NOT the Switchback. I should know, I have been shooting the Switchbackbow since last september.It's also a smooth drawing and silent bow when shot. How can someone else come up with findings that are 100% in the other direction? I know I'm not the only one who loves the way the Switchback shoots and feels. I just find it quite commical that after only 50 minutes of shooting both bows and 5 years behind his belt, he'svery biased towardsthe Hoyt. The fact that he shoots aHoyt is fine with me, but don't post things that are way off the truth.[:-]

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Understood!I have a switchback LDordered myself!!

Just do not understand why some pepole want to get one these
fourms and bash other bow companys just because they did not
like the one bow that brand they shot!!Some pepole must like bows from the companys or they would not be in buisness!!!!

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After Shooting the big three I picked the BowTech. I shot the Hoyt Trykon & Trykon XL, Mathews Switchback & BowTech Tribute.
In my hands the BowTech just felt right. So I bought the BowTech Tribute.:)
The Bow I owned before I shot the big three was a Darton Typhoon. Darton makes a good bow & I did like my Typhoon. I just wanted to try something new.
I am notpumping the BowTech line. Do yourself a favor and at least shoota BowTech before you buy a Hoyt or Mathews. Maybe you will like theBowTech bows, maybe you will not???
The only reason I even shot a BowTech? I had to shoot one for myself just to find out what all this BowTech talk was about?
I shot the Tribute & feel in love with the way it shot. I also liked the 31-1/2 inch axle to axlecombined with a 7-1/2 inch brace height.Can you say tree stand/ground blind bow.;)

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First of all, please calm down. I am not bashing any bow manufacturers and I am certainly not trying to bash any hunters.

What I am doing is I am shooting many different bows to find the one that I want to purchase. After I shoot, I come to these forums and ask around to find out if anyone has shot the same bow as I did, and try to get their reactions/thoughts. Right now I am not biased towards any brand. Yes, Hoyt felt better in my hand, but, if I find that I like PSE more than anything in the end, that is what I will buy. I said before and I will say again, this is only my opinion and I am wondering if anyone else has felt the same.

I shot another Mathews Switchback this morning along with Hoyt, Browning and a very old Oneida. Again, in my opinion, the top felt heavy on the Switchback. This is my opinion and it is not "wayoff the truth" because it is my opinion.

If this makes you upset, then please stop reading because over the next month, I am going to shootmany other bows. If I find out that one bow farts every time I shoot it, then I am going to post a message saying that this is what I found......and I am wondering if anyone else has felt the same.

Besides, if you agree that choosing a bow is a personal prefference, then you must agree thateach bow fits each individual differently. My findings, being 100% different from yours, are still valid because of this.

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All I am saying is this, by posting what you find and get pepole
tell you what they find is you find the pepole that have the same likes
as you.We all can do that after shooting a certain bow.It is not hard to
find pepole with the same likes or dislikes as yourself on this site!!
All bows will have FOLLOWERS!!!

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EXACTLY,that is what I am doing. Hence the: "...and I am wondering if anyone else has felt the same." Forums are used not only to review equipment, but also to meet fellow hunters that share/do not share the same opinion. My message has been the same in each posting.

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I FELT THE SAME, I ALSO SHOT THE BIG 3 AND ALSO GOT A TRYKON

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Because they just are. In both circumstances

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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

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Trykon XL for me it just felt better to me , hence............I shoot better with it. Personal preference ..........that says it all!Their all better than a stick in the eye![:@]lol