bluelund79 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Quick low down, I am purchasing a new bow soon, and have narrowed the field to these 2 bows. I would like the pros and cons without bashing from those who OWN one of these 2 bows. Of the 2, I really enjoyed shooting the Matthews the best due to the draw cycle and lack of hand shock with and w/o a stab. I have a 28" draw length and shoot 60#. I also like the way the AM fit in my hand grip wise-its a tough choice, but I plan on keeping this bow for at least 6-8 years, this field was narrowed over the last 3 months from 10 bows down to these 2. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Personally I don't see how there is any comparison between the reezen and the AM. There is ZERO hand shock in the AM, versus the reezen which has the left hand kick to it like all mathews do. Agreed the draw is nice, but it's no better than the AM. The key thing for me would be the grips. Mathews grips are horrible. I have shot both these bows numerous times and I would go with the AM. In fact I just sold my Katera and have an AM 35 on order. Have you shot the AM35? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I own the AM 32 and I couldnt be more happier! the Reezen has tremendous hand shock and it is not NEAR as smooth shooting as the AM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Personally I don't see how there is any comparison between the reezen and the AM. There is ZERO hand shock in the AM, versus the reezen which has the left hand kick to it like all mathews do. Agreed the draw is nice, but it's no better than the AM. The key thing for me would be the grips. Mathews grips are horrible. I have shot both these bows numerous times and I would go with the AM. In fact I just sold my Katera and have an AM 35 on order. Have you shot the AM35? I dissagree with this. I have shot both bows also and I didnt notice the hand shock that you're talking about as far as the Reezon goes. The things that I noticed were that the AM felt alot lighter in hand than the Reezon. I absolutely hated the draw cycle of the AM and thought the Reezons was much better, to me. Both of them were fast. Only you can pick which bow fits you best. Good luck and please post some pics after you got her set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Your the first one I've heard say they didn't notice hand shock in the Reezen. The bow literally twisted in my hand after each shot. I'll agree with you on the draw of the reezen being comparable...the AM has almost no wall in it. But from a back tension shooters POV thats perfect. Mathews had the best bow on the market when they made the Switchback XT....now hoyts done it with the Alphamax. Theres just no comparing these two bows. I've shot tons of bows this year and none compare to it. The only bow that beats the AM32 is the AM35. Once ya get used to the draw cycle of the hoyt, you won't go back. I know you probably think I'm just being brand loyal, but keep in mind I was a mathews shooter up til January of this year. Another fact I find interesting that speaks volumes are the number of mathews shooters who are now shooting this Alphamax. Oh ya and dry fire that reezen and see what happens......dry fire that hoyt and keep shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I have heard of people complaining about the hand shock of the Reezon's but I didnt notice anything. It was bare bones but it did have the newer dampener in it. I guess the draw cycle of the Hoyts is something you have to get used too but I hate it. I shoot a Switchback XT so I may sound like a fanboy but I dont think that AM is no where near as smooth as my Switchback. To each his own I guess. Besides if I was gonna buy a new bow right now I wouldnt be getting the Reezon or the AM, I would get the Elite Z-28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Great points so far, please keep them coming. As for the hand shock, I didn't feel it at all when I shot it(Reezen). I am sticking with the 6.5 and the 32 for the comparions. They just seem to fit me better when I was test shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimpy Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I shot the AM32 and it was a nice bow, but then I shot the Bowtech Admiral and the draw cycle was smoother, the grip felt better and there was no hand shock. Plus it was very very quiet, so I went with the Admiral. The AM32 is my second choice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I shot both today at my local shop because I too am looking for a new bow. I did not like to Reezen at all...draw cycle to me was not as good as the Hoyt and it did have more kick...my personal toss up right now is between a DXT and AM32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Coming from a Mathews owner.................If I could buy a new bow right now it would be the Alphamax 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'm a Mathews fan and shoot an Outback...Kyle's last Mathews before he turned to the dark side! :D:D I've looked at a lot of different bows, even though I'm not in the market for a new bow, and would say that either one would be a good bow to choose. You just need to decide whether you want to be a frat boy or a man! :D:D Personally though, I would pick the bow that performs the best in your hands and don't go by what everybody tells you. An Alphamax may be great for Will, Kyle and some of the others, but a Reezen may be the best for you and vice-versa. Only you can decide. Good luck! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Mathews is the dark side dork......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Mathews is the dark side dork......... Love you too, Man! :D:D Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I don't like comparing the Reezen to the AM. It is like apples to oranges. The Reezen is definitely a speed bow, which will cost you in the form of a little extra noise and vibration. The AM is more of a hunting bow. To have a very similar comparasion of a Mathews to the AM, I think you are better off to look at the DXT, Drenalin or S2. All three will be a bit smoother draw and shot compared to the Reezen. None of the three will be quite as fast as the Reezen (the DXT is probably about 8 to 10 FPS slower than the 7.0, which isn't really that much). I've shot the Reezen 6.5, 7.0, AM 32 and 35. Of the bunch, my favorite was the Reezen 7.0. The extra speed is nice, but my Switchback is smoother from the start of the draw cycle all the way through the shot. So, I didn't "upgrade" to the Reezen. The Reezens are very nice bows, but they are a speed bow. You are going to lose some of the smoothness and have more vibration because of the extra speed and the agressive cam (of course a stabilizer and some other damping accessories fix that, as would a heavy arrow). Some folks forget that, especially when comparing them to a bow that is 20 to 25 FPS slower. If you are looking for speed, the Reezen is a great choice. If you are looking for the total hunting package, I would really consider the DXT or Drenalin. Even though the DXT is a 2008 bow and the Drenalin is a 2007 bow, I liked them more than the 2009 AM 32 and 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I don't like comparing the Reezen to the AM. It is like apples to oranges. The Reezen is definitely a speed bow, which will cost you in the form of a little extra noise and vibration. The AM is more of a hunting bow. To have a very similar comparasion of a Mathews to the AM, I think you are better off to look at the DXT, Drenalin or S2. All three will be a bit smoother draw and shot compared to the Reezen. None of the three will be quite as fast as the Reezen (the DXT is probably about 8 to 10 FPS slower than the 7.0, which isn't really that much). I've shot the Reezen 6.5, 7.0, AM 32 and 35. Of the bunch, my favorite was the Reezen 7.0. The extra speed is nice, but my Switchback is smoother from the start of the draw cycle all the way through the shot. So, I didn't "upgrade" to the Reezen. The Reezens are very nice bows, but they are a speed bow. You are going to lose some of the smoothness and have more vibration because of the extra speed and the agressive cam (of course a stabilizer and some other damping accessories fix that, as would a heavy arrow). Some folks forget that, especially when comparing them to a bow that is 20 to 25 FPS slower. If you are looking for speed, the Reezen is a great choice. If you are looking for the total hunting package, I would really consider the DXT or Drenalin. Even though the DXT is a 2008 bow and the Drenalin is a 2007 bow, I liked them more than the 2009 AM 32 and 35. The voice of wisdom; all you frat boys better pay attention! :D:D Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I shot the reezon last week and it realy suprised me,from all the talk about hand shock I have heard I found it rather enjoyable to shoot with minamal hand shock.I shot the alphamax when it first came out and liked it also just not crazy about the grip and the harness system.The only down sides I see to either are the limbs,the mathews limbs are to narrow and thin,when you grab the idler wheel and kind of twist it the limbs twist pretty easy.The hoyt limbs are like haveing a two by four connected to your riser where they are so wide and thick.Although the alphamax is probably the best bow hoyt has ever made,it wasnt for me.I have come to a conclusion that I will be keeping my sbxt for at least one more year,it seams to be the smoothest bow I have ever shot and probably ever will shoot.Whatever you choose,make sure it fits well and is comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I shot the reezon last week and it realy suprised me,from all the talk about hand shock I have heard I found it rather enjoyable to shoot with minamal hand shock.I shot the alphamax when it first came out and liked it also just not crazy about the grip and the harness system.The only down sides I see to either are the limbs,the mathews limbs are to narrow and thin,when you grab the idler wheel and kind of twist it the limbs twist pretty easy.The hoyt limbs are like haveing a two by four connected to your riser where they are so wide and thick.Although the alphamax is probably the best bow hoyt has ever made,it wasnt for me.I have come to a conclusion that I will be keeping my sbxt for at least one more year,it seams to be the smoothest bow I have ever shot and probably ever will shoot.Whatever you choose,make sure it fits well and is comfortable. Wide and thick??? You sure you shot the AM??? It's thin limbed and maybe twice inches wide.... I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I shot the reezon last week and it realy suprised me,from all the talk about hand shock I have heard I found it rather enjoyable to shoot with minamal hand shock.I shot the alphamax when it first came out and liked it also just not crazy about the grip and the harness system.The only down sides I see to either are the limbs,the mathews limbs are to narrow and thin,when you grab the idler wheel and kind of twist it the limbs twist pretty easy.The hoyt limbs are like haveing a two by four connected to your riser where they are so wide and thick.Although the alphamax is probably the best bow hoyt has ever made,it wasnt for me.I have come to a conclusion that I will be keeping my sbxt for at least one more year,it seams to be the smoothest bow I have ever shot and probably ever will shoot.Whatever you choose,make sure it fits well and is comfortable. Wide and thick??? You sure you shot the AM??? It's thin limbed and maybe twice inches wide.... I will that the SBXT is mathews best bow ever.....but it sure isn't an AM. Each year someone tops the charts and hoyt did it in 09. Theres just not a better bow out there. Durability, Shootability, Speed, Precision.....The AM does it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yes it was an alphamax,those limbs are just to wide,it may be were they are split limbs that make them seem that way but they are way to wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Front of the ZT Lock. Notice the slimmed down center shim and the reduced width of the limbs to 5/8". Too wide? Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 you must have just started shooting bows I'm guessing, cause the AM is barely wider, if any than the switchback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 The reezen is top heavy and there was def. vibration in the grip after the shot (for me). If you are looking for speed, the Reezen is a great choice. If you are looking for the total hunting package, I would really consider the DXT or Drenalin. Even though the DXT is a 2008 bow and the Drenalin is a 2007 bow, I liked them more than the 2009 AM 32 and 35. If your looking for speed and thats it....I'd go with the Monster first...but how fast are you wanting to shoot? My old Martin shot fast enough to shoot straight through a deer. I'd personally go with a bow thats easy to shoot and not worry about speed. BTW, I shot several Mathews bows (Reezen) being one...I also shot the AM32! I ended up buying the Alpha Max. Why won't Matthews do what Hoyt does...tell me how many times can the bow be dry fired before the bow fails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 The reezen is top heavy Yes it is. If your looking for speed and thats it....I'd go with the Monster first...but how fast are you wanting to shoot? My old Martin shot fast enough to shoot straight through a deer. I'd personally go with a bow thats easy to shoot and not worry about speed. Good point. Last year my Switchback's setup was able to shoot right at 290 FPS. I don't know if I'd ever go any faster than that. Once you get up towards 300 FPS, flaws in your form are really magnified. Plus, broadhead tuning can become a problem. For what it's worth, I went with a slightly heavier arrow this year and brought my speed back down to the 280 range. Why won't Matthews do what Hoyt does...tell me how many times can the bow be dry fired before the bow fails? Because the string will likely fail long before any other part of the bow will. A few years ago a buddy of mine dry fired his bow (older Hoyt, back in the single cam days). The whole thing blew up, the cam was bent and both limbs were damaged. The string failed first, and that is why the limbs failed. The cam bent from the string also. When a company claims they can dry fire a bow x amount of times, I'd like to know how many string they went through. I highly doubt any bow would fail from a dry fire, especially with how well today's bows are built. However, I would bet a string would not last for more than two dry fires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I'd choose the Reezen in a heartbeat. But if I hunted, I'd go with the 7.0. If you want a 3D bow, get the 6.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Chrud, a mathews wont take a dry fire..........a hoyt will take a 1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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