I finally got to shoot both of these bows. I am left handed so I had to drive 2 hours to a large shop in michigan called Jays but it was well worth it. The only bow I wanted to shoot that I couldn't was the Hoyt Havoctech. They have not done the left hand run on them yet. Anyway back to the point.
The Mathews was everything everyone says it is. I loved the bow and can see why everyone loves them. But Im going to buy the Parker. The reason being I liked it just as much. It shoots smooth and the feeling I just couldnt believe was how the bow is dead in your hand after the shot is released. What I mean is the energy is all transfered into the arrow it just feels great after the release. It isnt beter then the mathews in my opinion but its just as good and its a litle over 100 bucks less. Oh and also it is SO LIGHT !!!. If you are looking into the short bows take the time to consider this one too.

I would have got the parker over the mathews myself. I liked the one I shot pretty well.

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You'll get no argument from me: if they both shoot generally the same, go with the cheapest! (But you won't get to say &quot;I shoot a Mathews!) <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

I love my ultra-lite 31. MQ1shooter, I dont think the deer care what were carying when that arrow sails through those vitals, Mathews or Parker. There still just as dead. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Welcome to the Parker clan!

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Do you guys know the brace height for the parker. I was just curious.

good choice on the parker they make very good bows

I was very much kidding, Liv2hunt , although I'm sure you knew that.

I'm actually a big fan of that little bow, although I've never shot it. I LOVE the aesthetics of the camo'd wheel and cam.

One question though, one eye: Did you consider any of the Bowtechs like the Tech 29? I'm actually thinking of getting one of those...

MQ1shooter, I didnt consider the bowtech actually. I probaby should have but didnt.
slinger, The brace hight is 7&quot;. You can find more info at www.parkerbows.com

I would have also chose the parker. Its so light. I havent had the chance to shoot one yet, but im sure it shoots like a dream.