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Old 07-06-2006 | 02:31 PM
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Guys Bowtech did not corner this market. Hoyt does the same thing with Reflex.

Mathews is one of the few bow companies that do not sell a "mid-low" range bow. They put the best in every bow they make, they want to keep the prices up.

These are great bows for new bowhuntersor the occsional hunter. It can also hurt a companies image. Why Mathews has never done it. I hope ROSS does not either.
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Old 07-06-2006 | 03:01 PM
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Mathews is one of the few bow companies that do not sell a "mid-low" range bow. They put the best in every bow they make, they want to keep the prices up.
I'll disagree with that. Mathews does make a a couple of "mid-low" range bows. That doesn't mean they don't shoot well, just means they also make a few cheaper bows.
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Old 07-06-2006 | 04:24 PM
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Not at all. BowTech retains its top, most cutting-edge developments and design for its pro-shop-only line, and the Diamonds series utilizes a little more dated technology (maybe a year or so), and is sold through broader marketing channels. This new line you've discovered increases market share and broadens BowTech's revenue base, which can then be turned around and pumped back into the R&Dpipeline.

It makes perfect sense to me.
Just like the NAAG line of bows (and PSE).......there top end stuff was found in pro shops but lower end models could be found it many sporting goods departments. I still don't see a difference.........except in response.



If you've got a problem with those who bashed NAAG's go-to-market strategy, take it up with them.
I don't have a problem with anyone.


So many people have expressed that opinion........it would be easier to count those that didn't.


What you're attempting to decry here as a bad business move (or at thevery least a poor marketing strategy)is not in the least.
Re-read the thread........you must have me confused with someone else. I didn't say either one of those things.
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Old 07-06-2006 | 04:31 PM
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Doesn't surprise me. Bass Pro has their own bow and it looks like Hoyt/Reflex has built theirs. Cabelas Outfitter bow appears to be a Parker. Cabelas sells their own arrows and they appear to be Beemans.HCH
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Old 07-06-2006 | 06:29 PM
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Mathews is one of the few bow companies that do not sell a "mid-low" range bow.
Got to agree with Coug on his rebuttal of that statement; I'm not bad-mouthing Mathews in the least, but there's a few bows in its lineup which I would definitely put into that category.

Now, they may still want top dollar for them, but that's up to the consumer to determine if they're worth it.
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Old 07-06-2006 | 07:12 PM
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Not at all. BowTech retains its top, most cutting-edge developments and design for its pro-shop-only line, and the Diamonds series utilizes a little more dated technology (maybe a year or so), and is sold through broader marketing channels. This new line you've discovered increases market share and broadens BowTech's revenue base, which can then be turned around and pumped back into the R&D pipeline.

It makes perfect sense to me.
Just like the NAAG line of bows (and PSE).......there top end stuff was found in pro shops but lower end models could be found it many sporting goods departments. I still don't see a difference.........except in response.



If you've got a problem with those who bashed NAAG's go-to-market strategy, take it up with them.
I don't have a problem with anyone.


So many people have expressed that opinion........it would be easier to count those that didn't.


What you're attempting to decry here as a bad business move (or at the very least a poor marketing strategy) is not in the least.
Re-read the thread........you must have me confused with someone else. I didn't say either one of those things.
I'll disagree with that. Mathews does make a a couple of "mid-low" range bows. That doesn't mean they don't shoot well, just means they also make a few cheaper bows.
What are they? Please name these mid-range bows mathew has made?

Yes some of there older bows have been out for awhile I would consider mid-range, but when they first come out they were top of the line. I do not shoot mathews anymore, but there decsion to stick to there line I respect. They make 1 bow line, Mathews and it is there best.
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while you want to argue who makes what keep in mind that not all these companies have their own c&c machine. alot of the bows you see with different names are made at the same place out of the same cast and out of the same machines. bowtech has put their names on more bows and bows for other stores then hoyt. yes hoyt has done the same thing with reflex but thats about it. just because the names change alot of the bows out on the market are pretty much the same. if you want to be blinded by names then fine. mathews ross and martin are about the exception. but the best thing to do is to just pick up the bows that look like the parkers and the bowtechs and the other look alikes and see if you really notice a difference in performance and specs. i bet you wont find much difference.
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Old 07-06-2006 | 08:05 PM
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while you want to argue who makes what keep in mind that not all these companies have their own c&c machine. alot of the bows you see with different names are made at the same place out of the same cast and out of the same machines. bowtech has put their names on more bows and bows for other stores then hoyt. yes hoyt has done the same thing with reflex but thats about it. just because the names change alot of the bows out on the market are pretty much the same. if you want to be blinded by names then fine. mathews ross and martin are about the exception. but the best thing to do is to just pick up the bows that look like the parkers and the bowtechs and the other look alikes and see if you really notice a difference in performance and specs. i bet you wont find much difference.
I find 1 major difference and it is the riser. General cast, while the high end bows are machined. Hoyt also does not put there limb in the reflex. Now even put on cheaper strings, so there is a differnce, but I own 2 Hoyts and a Bowtech.
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Old 07-06-2006 | 08:15 PM
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Mathews is one of the few bow companies that do not sell a "mid-low" range bow. They put the best in every bow they make, they want to keep the prices up.

These are great bows for new bowhuntersor the occsional hunter. It can also hurt a companies image. Why Mathews has never done it.
What are they? Please name these mid-range bows mathew has made?

Yes some of there older bows have been out for awhile I would consider mid-range, but when they first come out they were top of the line. I do not shoot mathews anymore, but there decsion to stick to there line I respect. They make 1 bow line, Mathews and it is there best.
Then I guess we'll see if you respect them next year........
I'm 99.9% sure that Matt purchased McPherson Archery sometime around the ATA show in January.They're in "Time out" for this year butareplanning to rerelease the line into the box stores for 2007 as a Mathews product to compete with Reflex, Diamond, PSE etc's marketshare.

What was the quote?......what's next?.......a Mathews in Wal-Mart!?

And don't get me wrong, I'm not doggin' on them. Makes good businesses sense and I'm sure they'll be a quality offering in their price points.
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Old 07-06-2006 | 08:26 PM
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but when they first come out they were top of the line.
I guess the biggest example of what I'm thinking of is the Classic.

and it is there best.
The Classic wasn't their best; it was just a hodgepodge of leftover parts (it seemed to a lot of loyal Mathews enthusiasts). Lots of disappointed fans after that one.

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