Mathews or Diamond
 

I need some advice I am getting back into bowhunting it has been 15 years. I am looking at buying either a Mathews Reezen or Diamond Iceman bow any advice would be greatly appreciated my last bow was a Jennings Unistar so either of these bows would be A huge upgrade thanks chad

Heard that the Iceman is a bit rough on the draw. I know the Reezen is rougher than other Mathews so with that in mind, you will get about 30fps more out of the Reezen.

You might want to shoot a few different bows before you decide on two brands (maybe you have already). I heard that the Iceman had a rough draw cycle, but I didn't have a problem with it when I shot it (and bought one). I can't post a link to another site, but there is one well know site that tested nine bows including the Iceman and the Reezen, and it validated what I already had figured out.

i would go to a proshop and shoot everything. thats just me. i like the aftershot on the iceman a bit more, way calmer in the hand. but for that money i would rather have one of the bowtechs or the new NBA bows. Never have been a Mathews nut.
but go to a shop and shoot everything, all the matthews, all the Diamonds.. anything you can get your paws on. willing to bet you will find a bow you like more than either.

I did not mention it before but I totally agree with the others here. Shoot everything you can. Choose the one that feels good to you. Don't worry about what people say, get what feels good.

"Shoot as many as you can" is much better guidance than "I heard this-or-that about _____". Each person is (for the most part) geometrically different than the other; after a 15 year layoff, you may or may not still retain some good habits, and some bad. And, of course, today's bows are dramatically different than the bows of 15 years ago.

There are many differences between the Reezen and the IceMan, so it's not really fair to try to compare them "side by side". In their own ways, they're both great bows but once again, the only valuable "greatness" is what is going to suit you the best.

Personally, I think what would make the most sense for someone in your position would be to start coming back to the sport with a used bow (1 to 3 years old) that has at least a 7" brace height and an axle-to-axle dimension of at least 33". [Shoot all the new bows first, to give you an idea as to what suits you best, then shop based on the specifics.] The cost should be about half of the cost of a 2009 model, and this gives you the chance to get reacclimated before plunking down the big bucks (no pun intended). That approach just seems to make the most sense to me: if I buy a 3 year old bow today for $350, I'm sure I can sell it as a 4 year old bow for at least $300 next year, but if I buy a $800 bow this year and don't like it, the best I can probably hope for next year is $600.

I bought my bow last year and I would tell you to get what you like and keep it! I shot my fair share of bows and I picked a diamond. As others have stated......shot a bunch of them and dont get stuck on one brand. I have had a hoyt but I like certain things about my black ice that other bows couldnt provide for my shooting style. Get a list of about five bows you would like to try out and head to your local dealer. If nothing feels right head back home research five more and go back. IMO I find better deals after the season.

Shoot them both... both great bows.. you will find one that feels better in your hand... personally, I prefer the mathews.

Thanks for the advise I have decided on a Browning Illusion kit from Cabelas now I still have the old Jennings Unistar to sell anyone have an idea what it is worth? it has a Quikee quiver sights fall away rest and 6 arrows ?? thanks chad

I personally like the Diamond Black Ice better than the Ice Man and any Mathews. I really do not like the Mathews fat grip, even if you change it out it still is terrible compared to a bow tech grip. Just my opinion.

Yeah I mean completely steer clear of a line due to its grip. C'mon.

If I were you i'd shoot both bows and then also branch out and check out some others. If you like the smallness of the black ice then check out the dxt in mathews.

Shoot em both! Throw in the hoyt alphamax, ross carnivore, pse bow madness, shoot them too. Then decide haha. Good luck. To me its like picking the best looking girl out of a room of super models

I recntly purchased a Diamond Razor Edge, when i bought it I liked it cause it was so small but yet had 70 lb limbs, now that i have bought it I have been looking on the internet about it and its a kids bow, its set on 55 lbs and shoots 303 fps(ibo) I really like it, the only thing is the let of is only about 60% but thast fine with me. Most people just buy Mathews cause of the name, when it comes down to it I myself dont like them.

Yes, unfortunately I will stay away from an entire bow line like Mathews because of the grip style. I prefer the way a Diamond/Bowtech, Hoyt, Ross or Elite grip feels. That is just me and not everybody, but if it is not comfortable in my hand I won't overlook it just so i can shoot the brand. I really don't care what the bow is called, as long as it is comfortable, reliable, provides good performance and is a good hunter.

It is not that I think Mathews doesn't make a quality product, they just don't fit me. There are quite a few people that don't shoot Mathews due to the grip. I have even tried after market grips on the Mathews bows as well and they were not good enough for me.

deer dude
i would just make sure watever u buy has a lifetime warrenty, such as mathews....when my buddy wreched his bow they sent him 2 brand new limbs no questions asked and pro shop put em on fer $25.....no charge at all fer limbs..make sure u register it

The Reezen was not out yet when I bought my bow last year but I chose the Diamond Marquis over the Mathews Drenalin & DXT after shooting them. I love my Diamond.

I us a Mathews DXT and I love it, but I tryed 4 different bows before i made up my mind.

Keep in mind the 2010's come out very soon, so the 2009's should go on clearance. Also keep in mind that Bowtech/Diamond is the only way to go!