mule659 Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Wow two great bows you cant go wrong with either. I shoot a hoyt vtec and love it. However many of my friends shoot the mathews and the switchback is awesome. I would go to a local pro shop and shoot models from both and see which one you prefer out of the two. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? get whatever feels best then decide personally i would just get a mathews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? how much you wanna spend bud....you dont care what you spend, then go with the Matthews Switchback....great bow and i havent heard any complaints about it yet....but if you are looking for a little cheaper bow, but still pretty good, go with a hoyt...not all hoyts are cheap though thats not what im saying, but from what iv seen the matthews bows are always a little more...but as you may have heard ''performance worth the price''.....good luck with the bow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? [ QUOTE ] how much you wanna spend bud....you dont care what you spend, then go with the Matthews Switchback....great bow and i havent heard any complaints about it yet....but if you are looking for a little cheaper bow, but still pretty good, go with a hoyt...not all hoyts are cheap though thats not what im saying, but from what iv seen the matthews bows are always a little more...but as you may have heard ''performance worth the price''.....good luck with the bow [/ QUOTE ] I have to disagree with the statement tht Mathews bows are higher priced then similar Hoyt bows. At the local shops near me top end Hoyt and Bowtech bows average $20 to $40 more then Mathews bows. If given the choice I would choose the Mathews. But, that is my personal preference. Shoot them both, and decide for yourself. You can't go wrong with either company. Good Luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? Please don't fall into the hype and arguments about which bow is the best. I've shot a hoyt before and a Mathews, both are great bows, cant go wrong with either bow or any bow for that matter. It's all about personal choice. Like others already said go shoot some bows first and make the choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? go shoot both of them and then decide which one you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? I've shot most brands out there and I narrowed it down to Hoyt and Mathews myself. In the end both cost and shot the same, but the grip on the Hoyt was what sold me. Moral is, you need to shoot both. One will have something that you like or dislike more and that will make the decision for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? Blowgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovinbowhuntin247365 Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? definitely shoot both and see what you prefer ... i was thinkin about gettin A Nova .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? [ QUOTE ] Blowgun [/ QUOTE ] LOL.. don't forget the DARTS !!... My friend go and shoot a bunch of bows you will find that most of them these days a fairly close to each other,,, I found what really sperates them is the $$ signs... If you really like your PSE Nova,, you might want to take a look at the New PSE Diablo, or PSE's last year model Vengence.... Here is what the 2006 PSE Diablo looks like... Good Luck with you choice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? I've shot both Hoyt and Mathews. I prefer Mathews myself. I shoot the Switchback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? I own a jennings owned a matthews and didn't like it so saved ALOT of money and went with the jennings and I love it. That is just my personal opinion though. I have shot my buddies hoyt alot and really like it. Real smooth shooting but i noticed both bows were louder than the jennings i own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallone Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? I been reading a lot about the new Trykon by Hoyt and a lot of people are liking it better than the switchback both are great bow makers shoot them all. I shoot a parker and like it but I'll be ready to upgrade next year to something a little quieter and now that Matthews and hoyt are getting some bows that fit my draw length(32 inchs) I'll be looking at them, in fact the two mentioned switchback and trykon which both come in 32 in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbfree1 Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? Heres my two cents. I never shot a hoyt But I have picked them up. They are heavy. Now I don't hunt like most of you guy's Im up and down mountains all day so I got to say light is better, I have a mathews feathermax. I have taken 9 elk with it 4 deer and 1 bear and 1 couger and 8 coyote, That being said the lower limb snaped while I was drawing on a 5 point bull. Now mathews fixed it by basicaly giveing me new limbs, cables, string, and wheels In about 24 hours from the time it hit the shop till it was back in my hand. Just had to pay shipping. So there costomer service is awsome. The Bad part about a Mathews bow is it is darn near a rifle and should in my opinion not be leagel to hunt with. It is about as far from archery as you can get short of useing a rifle It should be called flatery instead of archery. I personaly lost the thrill of hunting with mine and now shoot a recurve and the thrill is back. but being a young guy you probley want speed. I have a big problem with were archery is headed But thats My opinion. I think we all need to take a step back from time to time and ask why we hunt with what we do> But thats just me. Get the Mathews If you like how it feels!!! If not bow tec and hoyt are also good wheelie bows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bghunter777 Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? The Switchback is great bow I have shot it and love it I have not had much expierience with the newer hoyts but I am sure they are quality also. I am not a fan of cam and a half systems they are a hyped up double cam. The new Mathews Switchback I think it is the SD model is mathews bow for this coming year this should be an awesome bow something like 315-318 ibo speed with still a 7+ inch brace height should have the best of both worlds. good luck with whatever your choice is I am sure whatever you choose will be the rite choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? [ QUOTE ] If given the choice I would choose the Mathews. But, that is my personal preference. Shoot them both, and decide for yourself. You can't go wrong with either company. Good Luck!! [/ QUOTE ] Ditto with Teddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bghunter777 Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? Here are the specs of the xt Switchback XT 31" Axle to Axle* 7 1/2" Brace Height* 4.25 lbs Physical Weight* Draw Length - 25" - 30" with half sizes from 25 1/2" - 29 1/2" Draw weight 40,50,60,70 315 fps IBO* 238 fps AMO* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4it Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? It's not really a question of which brand is better, but a question of which fits you the best. Like what's already been said, shoot every bow you're thinking about buying and pick the one that's the most comfortable and has the features to fit you. Take care, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? My dad shoots the Matthews Outback, and it is pretty sweet. If it were me I would be going with the Matthews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? I never shot a Hoyt, only a Mathew's, so I'm biased in my opinion. But I'm sure that Hoyt makes a good bow as well. Personal choice all the way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? I like the Mathews. I like how smooth they are, there quit and fast to. But that's just what I like. Shoot them both and you be the judge... Good Luck and Have Fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? I am buying a Mathew's Outback in a few weeks because I like the experience I had with my Mathew's FX. Both bows shoot the same speed, I just like the newer feel, design and low vibration. My FX shoots darts with the drop-away rest and GT arrows. I think that as long as you have your bow tuned as good as a pro shop can get it and practice with it at least every week then any bow can be as accurate and consistant as you are. Remember, most bows have come a long way since the nova was invented. Nowadays most differences in bows are more of a signature than a lack or gain of performance. I have heard several bad remarks about the Switchback on here and other sights. That and cost are some of the reasons I am buying an Outback instead. I found my Outback used for $460.00. I inspected this bow and it's in great shape. Not bad for this caliber of bow. The grip on the mathew's is what sold me at first, consistancy kept it with me for 3 yrs and now my desire for another style is the only thing making me stray to another bow. Point is, buy what you want for whatever reason you want as long as you have fun with hunting and this bow and can make clean ethical shots everytime. That's what matters above all else. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? I went looking for a new bow this past winter myself. I actually was anti-Mathews before I started looking. I ended up shooting some bows from Mathews along with Hoyt, Parker, and Bowtech. I ended up liking the Outback the best. Crazy how things turn out. Now I can't imagine shooting something other than the Outback I am shooting now. It feels great and I have so much confidence with it. I'm not trying to say it's the "Mathews" that made the difference. What did make the difference was being able to shoot multiple bows from all the "top" manufacturers and choosing the one that felt the best, "TO ME." So my advice, though a little more long winded, is pretty much the same as everyone elses. Don't limit yourself to certain bows when you are looking. Shoot them all and decide for yourself which one feels the best. The best advice I can provide that hasn't been said is this. Find one bow shop that sells multiple lines of bows i.e. Mathews, Hoyt, Parker, Bowtech. That way you don't get wrapped up in which bow shop has the best salesman. They will be more likely to give you unbiased opinions and not push you toward one manufacturer over another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? I shot a mathews switchback it was for me the esayest to shot and the most forgiving to me.You chose what your looking for in a bow, shot as many as you can before you but .Good luck with you'r buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Re: Hoyt or Matthews? [ QUOTE ] I've shot both Hoyt and Mathews. I prefer Mathews myself. I shoot the Switchback. [/ QUOTE ] I've shot both Hoyt and Mathews. I prefer Hoyt myself. I shoot the Razortec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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