hoyt or mathews
 

i was wondering if hoyt bows were comparable to mathews or vise versa. i am interested in buying one or the other i know mathews is a good bow have shot a few of them but have not shot a hoyt. i can get a hoyt cheaper than a mathews but that really dont matter. mainly goint to use the bow for hunting, 3d shoots 3 or 4 times a year, and shooting in the bow club for fun. any input would be appreciated

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I shot the Hoyt Vtec, Mathews Switchback and Bowtech Allegiance. Hoyt and Mathews are good bows but you can see below what I bought.

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timgrant- I own a Switchback and love it. Before I bought the SB I shot both it and a hoyt vtech and xtech. IMHO there is no comparison that is why I went with the Switchback. The SB was just so much smoother. However Mathews builds good quality bows so does Hoyt. So I would recomend shooting both before you make your purchase. For me the Mathews SB won hands down. It fit me perfectly and shot better and smoother than any other bow. However it is different for everyone. When you spend the kind of money on a bow you are getting ready to spend you need to make sure you choose the right bow. Good luck in your bow shopping! Have fun with it both Mathews and Hoyt are good quality so just pick the one that feels right to you!

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Isn't it great that there are so many good bows out there. Just buy both and the bowtech as well. They hold their value well and the only problem you'll have (if you can call it that) is which one are you going to shoot today.

You ain't nothing unless you own all three.

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i like hoyt better

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i also like the hoyt's better. just feels better to me. however what we shoot shouldn't decide what you shoot. go out and try both and pick which you like more

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all 3 of those bows are excellent choices,what makes one better than the other is the person shooting!

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I shot both and got the Hoyt vipertec just felt better to me.

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It sounds like you atleast have it down to the 2 best choices out there. They both offer excellent machines. I shot Mathews for several years and then have been shooting Hoyt models for the past couple seasons. However, this year I "switched back". The new Switchback is an awesome bow that I seem to truly shoot even more accurately than I did my Hoyts. The only thing I don't like on the new Mathews is the grip... it doesn't even compare to the comfortable feel of my XTEC. Shoot them both, side by side, if you can and then the choice will be easier for ya. Either way, you gonna get an awesome bow! Good luck and good shootin

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I own a Mathews LX and love it. I can't comment on the Hoyt but I'm sure it's a very good bow. What I have noticed is there a lot of these forums comparing bow manufacturers and in everyone I'm seeing it's comparing a different bow to a Mathews...... Looks like to me it might just be the bow the others are trying to meet.

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both good i own an xtec i them better than mathews cheaper too hoyt has been around longer and imo if u want speed id get a mathews but forgiving smooth balance hoyt is the way 2 go

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Mathews makes an inferior bow for 1 reason. The solo cam. They have made their bed and now they are laying in it. This is why Bowtech is so popular. All they do is follow Mathews and make the bow is a dual cam version (At least that is how they started). I own 2 Mathews bows. It's pretty sad that a Joe like me can take a bow, put dual cams on it and make a better bow than what I bought. I don't see the solo cam being aroung in 15 years, I just don't see it. People are wise to the problems associated with them. The solo cam would already be gone, but they are saved because they are fast. And all kinds of people want to have the fastest bow on the block.

I will get off my soap box now. Just buy what you think is the best. I would buy a Hoyt, the cam and 1/2 is the best cam design around, and will be for the near future. They are decent fast, Adjustable, and forgiving (They do have to be tuned, just not as often as dual cams, and when they are off it is by less)

As for the real guys that can shot. Hoyt finished 1,2,3 in the IBO triple crown for Male Pro Release. Mathews finished 6,8,9.

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That should certainly get some "interesting" replies to this thread!! :(

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"They hold their value"?

What planet are you from?[&:]

Why bother? It's nonsense!

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Got a new computor chair for my birthday. Fits my funny bone just right. Just trying to start something.

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I don't think you can go wrong w/ any of the bows mentioned above. All 3 are quality bow manufactures and for hunting you won't find too much of a difference. Just shoot them all and buy what feels best to you.

Good Luck.

P.S.
I shoot the Hoyt Vipertec.

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HOYT USA

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I agree with Wester MA Hunter. You should try different manufacturers products. Find one the feels good and you are able to shoot well. My preference is Hoyt.

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mathews

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Bowtech

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Gotta vote Hoyt, I have an 03 MagnaTec and it has never given me a problem and i shoot at least 30 arrows each day if not more

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I have a hoyt it is for sell right now on ebay.I had ton trubble with it.Was in the shop more days than any bow I have ever used.I was a tottal hoyt user.My hoyt is 3 years old.The 1st srting was put on at 9 weeks.Like in all things some times you buy one that was built on a friday.

I now own a mathes safari.I have only been shooting it for a short time so I cant tell you how good it will last.

I like a 80# + bow my mathews is a 90-100# bow

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hey hulk 80? i like my hoyt so far no problems that i didnt cause (sliced bow string) but i like it

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What's the ad # on ebay?