mathews4life Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Just looking for some opinions. A buddy of mine is new to bow hunting and is in the market and wants me to help him get started. He already decided he's getting a mathews but he hasn't decided which one. He asked me for my opinion and i said the XT but i just want to see what some of you guys think...thanks mathews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Both very sweet bows, either would be a fine choice to own. Personally I think the Drenalin would be my choice. Its the latest one out and the slim design looks sweet. Have shot the XT and man its hard to put down. Maybe the XT would be better. Not sure! eenie, meenie, minie, moe............. you can't go wrong with a Mathews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I have the XT and love it. I have had several of my friends go and shoot the new one out by Mathews and say that they like the XT better. Don't know, but I would probably stay with the XT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Both very sweet bows, either would be a fine choice to own. Personally I think the Drenalin would be my choice. Its the latest one out and the slim design looks sweet. Have shot the XT and man its hard to put down. Maybe the XT would be better. Not sure! eenie, meenie, minie, moe............. you can't go wrong with a Mathews! Maybe the price would make him decide? Isn't the Drenlin about $100-$150 more for only a few feet per second difference? I shot the XT, I know for the money, it would be the XT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnLungBuster Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 For me I shot all the new bows this year and some of the old bows from last (which is what I recommend your friend does). The two that it came down to was the XT and Dren. The price difference was only $30 so I did not let that sway me in either direction. After shooting both, the conclusion that I came to was that the XT was a smoother draw but the Dren was lighter, faster and well balanced for.... ME. I think you will hear alot of the XT guys saying that the Dren is no better than what they currently own and that is probaly true seeing that is what they are used to. For me the Dren was the clear winner. Hope this helps either way he will not go wrong because both are awesome bows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 hands down choice for me..... DRENALIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatherBowHunt Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 i own the switchback xt and its one of the smoothest shooting bows ive ever owned....it would be my choice....yes the drenalin is a tad lighter and more slim....but ive read about the drenalins limbs busting because they cant handle the pressure that they undergo....its only happened a few times but im not really willing to take my chance of being busted in the face......ur choice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 The price difference was only $30 Well then I guess that settles that! LOL! If the Dren fits him! Go for it! Don't get me wrong I like my Parker. But I never got to shoot any Mathews, once I did, now I wish I would of waited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 i say talk him to a pro shop and let him decide by shooting them both (and any other bow he can get his hands on), if i were to go on looks alone, i'd pick the drenalin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnLungBuster Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Well then I guess that settles that! LOL! If the Dren fits him! Go for it! Don't get me wrong I like my Parker. But I never got to shoot any Mathews, once I did, now I wish I would of waited. It was a $30 in difference where I live....I didn't mean eveywhere LOL sorry for the misunderstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 IMO Mathews' last good bow was the Outback. The Switchback wasn't bad but then they decided to make it slower and call it the XT, genious marketing. Anyway, I haven't shot the Drenalin but it looks like they've regained some of the speed they lost when they came out with the XT. If you are gonna drop that kind of cash, I would say get the best one, which has got to be the Dren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 If I was choosing..........Drenalin. I have shot both and the Drenalin felt better in my hands. Dunno why they are very close the same bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gastj Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 The XT is what I bought last year and by far the best bow I've shot, but not shooting the Drenalin can't say. The length of axial to axial and brace height are little different on the two models, so they may influence his choice. Really probably can't go wrong with either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I own the XT and as far as I am concerned, Mathews would have a tough time beating this bow. If the Drenalin fits the bill for your buddy, then go with the Drenalin, if not the XT is just as a reliable shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 yea its a 30 dollar difference around here to for each one. I haven't shot either one and would gladly take either. I'm bringing him to the proshop soon and i told him to shoot both and decide which one HE likes better. Those small limbs on the dren. just worry me a bit...idk we'll see. i hope i can restrain from shooting either when we go because then i'll be looking to trade in my SQ2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J-Daddy Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I say go with a HOYT, lol...Oh yeah that wasnt an option was it. I've shot the Drenaline and the XT, I like the specs on the Dren better with the longer AtoA and higher IBO speed but honestly I thought the XT shot better...And I hate short bows. I shot them both bare with nothing but a rest on them and the Dren had alot more vibration and hand shock than the XT had...I'm not a huge Mathews fan, but I gotta say that XT is smooth as silk and dead in your hand. Both are good bows, I'm sure he'd be happy with either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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