Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

I shot both of these bows yesterday with similar setups and I must say I liked the XT MUCH better than the Trykon. The Trykon was heavy and clumbsy feeling. It did shoot fairly well though. I just didn't like the feel at all!

The Mathews felt awsome and seemed to have little to no recoil.

Some of my federal refund has already been spent!

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

Just goes to show that not all bows are for everyone. My friend ordered the Trykon yesterday after shooting a Mathews Q2 for years....he shot the Allegiance, Tribute, Trykon and Switchback and immediately ruled out the Switchback and Tribute....

Had a hard time deciding and ordered the Trykon....


Guess that's why all bow manufacturers can sell bows. I did the same thing, ruled out the Switchback and went with the Allegiance after shooting Hoyt for 10 years...I do love the Trykon as well...to each their own. ;)

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RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

Are you referring to the "original" Switchback or the new 2006 Switchback XT?

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

Switchback, not XT and to be honest after shooting them I thought the Switchback was a better bow then the XT and the dealer thought most of his Mathews shooters said the same thing. It's a great bow don't get me wrong and it'll be fantastic for you, after all, that's all that counts. Have a fantastic year with it...:)

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

I'm sure it'll be a good bow.

I just wanted to be sure which bow you were talking about. I've never shot the original Switchback. I would like to shoot the LD at some point but it's a little "after the fact" now seeing how I've already paid for the XT.

I'm getting the XT setup tomorrow. I have my Diamond up for sale. In a way, I don't want to let it go. It was my first bow and just shot a 298 with 35 X's last night in my 5 spot league.

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

Like everyone else has said already....too each their own. I shot the Switchback and the Trykon XL and bought the XL. It felt better in my hands and i love the way it shoots.

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

They're all trash compared to my '80s XI [8D]

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

I set it up myself tonight. Had to take it outside and release a few arrows. My diamond is quiet but not as quiet as this Switchback XT.

I was shooting under a flood light in my backyard so it was tough to get a good view of the actual flight but I think it's pretty close.

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

I gotta agree LD...the Switchback and XT are quiet...very quiet.

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

Trykon for me. Quite, no hand shock, and smokin fast!!!

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

I kinda find this opening statement odd... A freind on mine and I just went through this scenario.He bought the Mathews Switchback XT and I purchased the Trykon. His bow is heavier than my Trykon.. Seems very top heavy. I shot the Switchback and a few Bowtechs. He only shot the Mathews and ordered one right away. He is now upset that my Trykon shoots 35 feet per second faster than his Mathews with the same draw weight, only 1/2 inch difference in draw length (his is 28 1/2 mine 29) and the same arrows. They are both nice bows and very well made, but the comment made about the Trykon being clumsy as compared to the Mathews caught my attention and makes me wonder if you really did compare them.

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

That's why we preach for newbies and those shopping to shoot as many as possible. I mentioned several times that the Switchback is great however if you don't shoot as many as possible and find the bow that is right for you, your doing yourself an injustice. Shooting just one manufacturer might make you happy with a good bow but you might regret it later and they are too expensive to feel that way.

Sometimes I also question the honesty of some of our comparisons....[&:]

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

A couple weeks ago I bought an XT and got it setup. I love it!! Fits me perfect and I wouldn't trade it for any bow in the world. You made a good choice. But as said above, everybody needs to find the bow that fits them.

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

I was just going through the same thing this last Febuary the trykon and switchback XT there both perfect archery shooting machines wether its 3D or Hunting you cant beat either one in performance, Now I shot both these bows for about 3-4 weeks before I made a decision. I shot them bare bones with just a rest, and both with full setups. Now I decided to go with the Trykon,this is the reasons why. The Trykon was heavier which I perfer because I dont like using a large or heavy stabilizer so the trykon was easier for me to keep on target. The Valley on the Trykon felt a little longer and was more forgiving in that department. And finally the Trykon which is 2" longer ATA was for me eaiser to stop from rocking left to right. I came from shooting a Hoyt MagnaTec so for me the Hoyt Cam 1/2 draw cycle was most comfortable to me but I got to give it to mathews when i say that the switchback XT draw is sooo smooth it just draws in perfect. But those where the reasons I chose why I did your going to be happier with either bow though
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RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

After reading my post over. I forgot to say that I was comparing the weight of the switchback and my trykon after accessories were installed on the bows. I do remember the Mathews to feeel super light, but after the accessories were installed his bow(switchback) is definately heavier than my Trykon. But again both bows are awesome pieces of equiptment. Either one would make most archers happy. I think what makes my buddies bow so much heavier is that he put all those accessories with the built in dampners on it. I think it was over kill. None of what I installed on my Trykon has built in dampners and it is still almost a quiet as his mathews. Off the shelf bare bone stock the Mathews has a slight edge on the Hoyt Trykon as far as how quiet they are.

RE: Switchback XT vs. Trykon
 

The switchback