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New Mathews Bow
Anybody have any thoughts/experience with the new Mathews product this year (Drenalin)? I'm giving serious thought to taking the plunge and get one. I like Mathew’s products and have been successful with my current Mathews bow. Now I have to upgrade, (my current Mathews bow is about 10 years old if not more.) I bought it used back in the mid 90's.
Any feedback is appreciated. Especially since I plan on laying down some serious caysh! |
RE: New Mathews Bow
I own the Switchback XT and have recently shot the Drenaline. It is a beautiful bow. You gotta shoot it to believe it. Very light, very fast and very little vibration. I recommend not shooting it unless you are willing to buy it. You will love it that much.
FYI: There is a picture of a broken Drenaline floating around the internet. That bow was broken in a vise and not actually in the field. |
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Chaz, I bought one (not in yet), after shooting it against everything but the Ross. I can tell you without apology, that it was the bow for me. Now I went in without a loyalty to a name, as I had never owned one of the "big three" .. Hoyt, Mathews, and Bowtech. I will also tell you, I loved the Guardian and the Vectrix and would have been happy with either of them. I had to make a call , and for me the Drenalin, although I absolutely hate the name, was the most comfortable to me.
My advice to you is if it's a Mathews you want, the Drenalin is an awesome bow ..... but you may like the Bowtech, and if you have had a few, the Hoyt;)(Just kidding Hoyt guys!) But that's just me .... |
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My short story, told my lovely, beautiful, and understanding wife that I just wanted to go shoot a few bows. Shot three (XT, Vectrix and Drenalin). Went home and with much suck up bought the Drenalin the next day.
I upgraded from a Q2XL to a Drenalin and couldn't be happier. I shot the XT, Vectrix and the Drenalin, after all was said and done I felt the Drenalin was the bow for me. I am not putting the others down because they were all great bows, but things just clicked with me and the Drenalin. I went in thinkingI wantedthe XT, but wanted to keep all options open. It is such a huge upgrade from my old bow, it feels like--well----nothing because it shoots so smooth. I put the STS system on it and wow. You will be happy with any upgrade you make with the quality bows out now. Good luck, Chris |
RE: New Mathews Bow
Thanks for the feedback guys. Some of it resonates with what the dealer was saying about it and he sounded believable. Of course he is a questionable authority simply by being a Mathew’s dealer hence I am here to get unbiased opinions. I feel I must when considering such a purchase.
I admit I am loyal to Mathews, but I also rest in knowing they make a good product. From what the dealer said, I did feel that if I went in and shot itI would be whipping out my credit card. Funny thing is, I haven't been in the new bow market for quite some time and things have changed a bit.One of my hunting partners is also getting a new bow (20 years with same bow, and frankly; he should have upgraded a long time ago). Anyway, he went to Bass Pro and looked at some of the bows there. I had always thought PSE was putting out models that ranked in the top 3 but I am not seeing that here. Interesting... |
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I am trying to decide this same question....i can't decide between the new drenaline bow or the new bows out by elite archery...i think thiers is called the synergy. Has anyone heard of or used it?
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RE: New Mathews Bow
ORIGINAL: MDBUCKHUNTER I own the Switchback XT and have recently shot the Drenaline. It is a beautiful bow. You gotta shoot it to believe it. Very light, very fast and very little vibration. I recommend not shooting it unless you are willing to buy it. You will love it that much. FYI: There is a picture of a broken Drenaline floating around the internet. That bow was broken in a vise and not actually in the field. |
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I think the Switchback XT is a better bow. Smoother draw, less hand shock.
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RE: New Mathews Bow
I shot the Drenalin and the SBXT side by side and I bought the Drenalin. Both are extremely good bows but for the little bit of extra cash the Drenalin is faster, quieter and lighter. Get one you won't be sorry.
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RE: New Mathews Bow
ORIGINAL: chazspot Thanks for the feedback guys. Some of it resonates with what the dealer was saying about it and he sounded believable. Of course he is a questionable authority simply by being a Mathew’s dealer hence I am here to get unbiased opinions. I feel I must when considering such a purchase. I admit I am loyal to Mathews, but I also rest in knowing they make a good product. From what the dealer said, I did feel that if I went in and shot itI would be whipping out my credit card. Funny thing is, I haven't been in the new bow market for quite some time and things have changed a bit.One of my hunting partners is also getting a new bow (20 years with same bow, and frankly; he should have upgraded a long time ago). Anyway, he went to Bass Pro and looked at some of the bows there. I had always thought PSE was putting out models that ranked in the top 3 but I am not seeing that here. Interesting... |
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