Switchback XT
12-28-2005, 06:43 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jackson, Missouri
Posts: 7,051
RE: Switchback XT
They're pretty nice... real dead in the hand, and no shock. Of course, they ought to be with such extreme parallel technology combined with seven -- yep, count 'em -- harmonic dampeners.
Taking nothing away from the XT, you owe it to yourself to go shoot a Bowtech Tribute with the same specs. Just as dead -- if not deader, if that's possible -- in the hand, with probably another 10-15 fps to boot. You can also order an extra "smooth" module that can be interchanged with the "fast" module without the aid of a bow press, which gives you the feeling of having two bows in one: Put the smooth mods in for extended practice sessions or those long 3D shoots, and install the fast ones for that day in the stand when you're only going to be pulling the bow back probably once. With that said though, of all the '06s I've tried that had the fast mods, I would be hard pressed to have guessed that they weren't the smooth ones.
Having said all that though, if you're dead-set on a Mathews, you're gonna love the XT... probably one of the nicest bows they've made in a long while.
Taking nothing away from the XT, you owe it to yourself to go shoot a Bowtech Tribute with the same specs. Just as dead -- if not deader, if that's possible -- in the hand, with probably another 10-15 fps to boot. You can also order an extra "smooth" module that can be interchanged with the "fast" module without the aid of a bow press, which gives you the feeling of having two bows in one: Put the smooth mods in for extended practice sessions or those long 3D shoots, and install the fast ones for that day in the stand when you're only going to be pulling the bow back probably once. With that said though, of all the '06s I've tried that had the fast mods, I would be hard pressed to have guessed that they weren't the smooth ones.
Having said all that though, if you're dead-set on a Mathews, you're gonna love the XT... probably one of the nicest bows they've made in a long while.
12-29-2005, 07:06 AM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SC USA
Posts: 1,434
RE: Switchback XT
I was pretty impressed with the Tribute ! It is the quietest and smoothest (with the smooth modules installed)Bowtech I have shot yet !! But the draw cycle with the fast modules was too harsh for me to enjoy shooting the bow regularly and with the smooth modules the speed was neglible enough that "speed" was taken out of the equation between the two !! The 2 Tributes I looked at had paint already chipping off around the limb pockets and one already had the lettering and yellow ribbon decal coming off ! The Tribute also had a little more handshock to me but was very quiet and dead on the shot (just a slight buzz in the grip ......bare bow) !!
The XT on the other hand had a smoother draw cycle, less vibration(all be it only a slight difference), extremely quiet also on the shot ,and the overall quality just felt much better (especially the camo finish) !! And I am used to tuning and upkeeping Mathews........so the decision became simple for me !!
BTW :
451 grain arrow
Tribute 30" fast module 61# wb rest = 260 fps
XT 30" 74# wb rest = 280 fps
If you do the math.......it should come out to where the Tribute is 6 fps faster with the fast modules (not a whole lot IMO) !! Either would make someone a fine bow ........no doubt about it !!
Oh yeh , one other thing ! The new strings and cables are awesome on the XT !! I have shot hundreds and hundreds of times and have had to make zero adjustments ......it has stayed dead on spec's since the day I got it ! And I tuned it the fastest/easiest of any bow I have ever tuned !! JFYI !!
The XT on the other hand had a smoother draw cycle, less vibration(all be it only a slight difference), extremely quiet also on the shot ,and the overall quality just felt much better (especially the camo finish) !! And I am used to tuning and upkeeping Mathews........so the decision became simple for me !!
BTW :
451 grain arrow
Tribute 30" fast module 61# wb rest = 260 fps
XT 30" 74# wb rest = 280 fps
If you do the math.......it should come out to where the Tribute is 6 fps faster with the fast modules (not a whole lot IMO) !! Either would make someone a fine bow ........no doubt about it !!
Oh yeh , one other thing ! The new strings and cables are awesome on the XT !! I have shot hundreds and hundreds of times and have had to make zero adjustments ......it has stayed dead on spec's since the day I got it ! And I tuned it the fastest/easiest of any bow I have ever tuned !! JFYI !!
12-30-2005, 06:37 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern WI
Posts: 1,766
RE: Switchback XT
Don't forget about the Trykon. I shot the Switchback XT and the Trykon side by side. The dealer really pushed the Matthews (not sure why) but I like the feel of the Trykon better. Just be sure to shoot as many as you can and don't be talked into something. You are the one that is going to be shooting it not them. To me it was the Trykon. To the dealer he like the XT. Enjoy the process and enjoy the new bow, whatever you get.
12-30-2005, 02:55 PM
#8
Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southeast Central Illinois USA
Posts: 6,969
RE: Switchback XT
Personally, I can't see any reasoning behind the XT except making it a shorter Switchback. I've shot both and even my local dealer scratches his head...he prefers the regular Switchback.
12-30-2005, 03:10 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: tillson new york USA
Posts: 289
RE: Switchback XT
i've shot the trykon and the switchback xt and the original switchback .. i liked the switchback xt the best, i felt some handshock on the trykon and switchback but not on the xt sweet bow!! just my .02[X(]
12-30-2005, 04:12 PM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: jackson new jersey
Posts: 301
RE: Switchback XT
I was very interested in the Trykon, until I put it into my hand. Just didn't like the feel, felt alot heavier then the XT. I haven't shot it yet, but I can bet the XT will be my next bow.