New Mathews Bow
02-08-2007 | 08:25 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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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!
Any feedback is appreciated. Especially since I plan on laying down some serious caysh!
02-08-2007 | 08:30 PM
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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.
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.
02-08-2007 | 08:41 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: New Mathews Bow
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 ....
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 ....
02-08-2007 | 08:54 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: New Mathews Bow
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
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
02-08-2007 | 08:58 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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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...
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...
02-08-2007 | 10:03 PM
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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.
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.
02-09-2007 | 06:27 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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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.
02-09-2007 | 07:15 AM
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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...
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...