Just shot Matthews Hoyt and BOwtech
 

O.K here isa review........
I was lucky enough to find a proshop with most major Brands.
I own a Matthews Mq1 and was looking for an update. I went with an open mind and shot all three bows. First I shot the switchback xl. I thought it shot nicely. It was very quiet and smooth. I then shot the Hoyt. I liked it better than the Matthews. It seemd to have a more definate back wall. THe string on that bow kept hitting my arm though. Never had that problem before. I am sure it was something I was doing so no big deal. It was a tough choice but then I shot the BOwtech tribute. I liked it hands down. THe lack of vibration, lack of recoil, and quietness were very impressive. At full draw ithad a solid wall. Didn't take long to set up and shoot very tight groups. My thoughts......I think all are very fine bows. It truely will come down to personal choice. THe guy next to me tried the hoyt and Matthews. He went with the Matthews. We were sighting in together. My wife, who doesn't know anything about archery commented on how much faster my arrows were flying. I don't know what his set up was but apples to apples bowtech is faster either way. I will keep my Mq1 too. I still really like it. It is so funny how when we buy new equipment and compare to our old, the old looks ancient.Now when I shoot the mathews it seems so much harder to shoot. The only thing that stinks is that my last name is Matthews notBowtech.:eek:

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good to hear ya got a bowtech. welcome to the forums

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thank you. I am really impressed with it.now I have to getthe peep ajusted!

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Great choice and you made the right one for you...that's why all three are selling bows, the next guy might take the Hoyt, the next one after that the Switchback..me I took the Allegiance after shooting all 4...perhaps I missed the bow for me because I didn't shoot others...who knows...my friend picked the Trykon.

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My new Tribute hangs right beside my old MQ-1... ;)

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i shot those three bows a couple weeks ago too and just loved that bowtec... i gotta get me one. maybe next year i'll fork the cash over for one!!!
good luck man

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I'm gonna do the same thing come mid December/January. ;)

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Good choice! And you're right...they ARE faster!

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Bowtech is definitely faster than Mathews!

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good choice

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glad to hear that u got a bow that u like![8D]

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Thats the way to do it, shoot them all and decide for yourself. Enjoy

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Very nice write up and great choice. I have the equalizer and am looking at the Allegiance or Tribute. Need to sell my parker 1st.

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todays bows are all very nice pieces of equipment. all companies have to keep upgrading and perfecting there bows to stay competative,its all personal opinion i shot all them and fell in love with trykon, glad you shot and bought the bow that you liked and didn't listen to sales pitches.

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I am going to do the same. I like Mathews bows, but, if I am going to spend that kind of money,I want to get the best bow for me. Glad to hear your results. I too, want to test those same bows, and make an honest opinion for myself.;)

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Thank you.
I looked at the allegiance too. The guy at the proshop recommended the tribute for hunting applications. A bit more foregiving and it is shorter.
Good luck with whichever you pick.

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Just a side note.....when I tested the bows I had my wife hand them to me so that I would not be biased. The Hoyt was obvious but otherwise I didn't know what I was holding. I tried not to look at it but just focus on the feel.

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welcome here and good choice

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I have a Tribute. Just bought it. I am shooting a 29-1/2" draw at 70 lbs 350 grain arrow. and am getting 302fps and 70 ft pound of energy.. I love Mine!!