2020 Hunting Bow Shootout: Mathews vs. Hoyt vs. PSE vs. Bowtech vs. Prime

[@richarddean3154]

Last thing - it is remarkable how smart the Bowtech engineer who thought of the tuning system must be. Kudos to him or her.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

It's a genius system. I really want to try the new Elites as well, as that looks pretty sweet, too.

[@MrChulaFreak]

Went with the Revolt X this year myself! Was blown away with the bullet hole tune-ability of this bow that can be done in under 5 minutes!

[@TonyFontanesi]

One of my favorite videos to watch. Love your insights and logic when discussing the bows.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I appreciate the kind words, Tony. Thank you for watching.

[@ryancafin7892]

I appreciate that you keep saying this is my opinion and based on my needs..not a paid sponsor saying shoot this not that

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Different bows feel different to different people. In my target bow testing this year, I just couldn't get comfortable with the TRX 36, but I know multiple people who swear by that bow. So I can't say it's not a good bow just because I'm not shooting it well. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or maybe it just doesn't fit me as well as others. It's all very subjective.

[@NPC-fl3gq]

As each year passes it gets harder and harder to choose a new bow - so many of them are so damn good!! Keep up the great work, mate - much appreciated, love your channel!!

[@Pnw_D]

Picked up the revolt x the other day. Shot it about 200 times, then tuned it in the first 20 minutes. Bareshaft through paper @ 20 yards in under 10 shots

[@zzz7zzz9]

it still all comes down to personal comfort, and that's something you find out for yourself, not from someone else's opinion.

[@richarddean3154]

Additionally, thank you for an unbiased opinion. When someone espouses the virtues of a bow that is manufactured by a sponsor - I don't necessarily trust them.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

While I wish I was a good enough shooter to be sponsored, I suppose in this case my mediocrity has worked out for the best.

[@olehemlock]

I love your reviews. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into these videos, it is really appreciated.

[@shaner3d]

Excellent summary of all the bows. Great video. Thanks

[@jakepeleshuck3701]

I picked up the mathews VXR. Love everything about it except the stock grip! Need to check out that engage grip

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I like Mathews new stock grip so much more than their old one. It's still not my favorite, but it's definitely better.

[@justinbruce1225]

I also shot almost every flagship model out there this year. I agree at this point in the archery industry there is such great innovation, that it’s just personal preference. I did find for myself that the Revolt X was the best feeling of all.

[@DjHatZnBfan]

Doesnt the revolt have a 7 inch brace height? That may be why it feels more comfortable

[@justinbruce1225]

DjHatZnBfan the revolt x has a 6 5/8 brace. But it is 33 axle to axle. I think the grip and draw cycle were best for me personally. That VXR was no joke though. Most dead in the hand bow I’ve ever felt.

[@DjHatZnBfan]

@@justinbruce1225 ahh gotcha, thanks for the clarification on specs. Yea I almost got the revolt myself. I really liked the tunability of its cam system w/o the need of a press. I actually ended up getting the VXR 28 for its short ATA and long riser(I'm short @ 5'9) Although it had the stiffest draw cycle of all the flagships I tried, it was after the draw where the VXR impressed me the most

[@jasonandrich9233]

I picked up a 31.5 VXR. Super smooth and shoots great!

[@BMXrider915]

Loved this video it was very informative, I’m looking to get a new bow after the season this year so I can’t wait to go shoot all these bows to see which one shoots the best for me.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Have fun bow shopping. Lots of great choices out there - including some I didn't have a chance to test.

[@richarddean3154]

Thank you for doing these tests for your subscribers. I wouldn't have a clue how to test a bow - thanks for all the effort you expend doing this.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

To be fair, I'm not 100% sure I'm testing them to their fullest either, but I'm doing my best.

[@aaronward3882]

Prime Black 5 PSE EVO NXT 35 Xpedition DLX are the best hunting bows and arguably the best 3d target bows

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Really wanted to shoot a DLX this year. Unfortunately, it never arrived.

[@jasondukette4155]

Really like the Mathews vxr 28 I will have one but rite now have to settle for the bear cruzer g2 with I like as well

[@Saielb]

These reviews are 🔥🔥🔥. Gearhead needs to step up their marketing btw lol

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Gearhead told me flat out that they want nothing to do with me. Apparently, they are a little touchy with what ArcheryTalk forum folks say about the bows. I tried to explain that this channel is just my takeaways, but they weren't having it.

[@Saielb]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo Their loss. You're reviews are still 🔥

[@DrGlock-jd7dv]

Was hoping to see the Xpedition DLX!

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Me, too! I was supposed to get a bow from Xpedition, but then COVID hit and it was never sent.

[@jkpisces]

between a pse drive nxt vs the pse evo nxt . which one is easier to tune and better value? am having a dilemma if it's worth the premium

[@MartinGarcia-os6fk]

Cual es mejor y menos costoso mantenimiento???

[@bradkiewiet4268]

What

[@CosmicVoices333]

hi,another great review! i have a question....my draw length is about 30 inches, im wanting to buy a pse evo nxt but i am unsure if i should get the 31 or 33 ata. i do like a shorter ata bow ,however worried that the string angle on the 31 might be to steep? i cant test them both in shop so its a bit of a guessing game. is your draw length 30 in? did you find the string angle too steep on the mathews 28?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Yes, I have a 30” DL. The 27-inch Mathews was too short for me, but I am ok with the 29 I have this year. But it’s all personal preference. If it helps, the 30” Mathews Vertix might be my all time favorite. Though I tend to like 32/33 inch bows for the most part.

[@tugrenlad70]

I agree completely with the revolt x, if your new to archery you just need to learn a dloop,peep site tie in and get the basic tools to tune and I dont no if you can get at all of the DL adjustments without a press but pretty sweet if you only need one for a string change

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

It's a great innovation. I'm very much interested in what Elite is doing as well. Was supposed to get one in for testing, but COVID ruined those plans.

[@acanuck3267]

Bowtech because of the tuning system... what about APA? Tool free tuning and bow press needed. Pretty sure they would send you a bow if you contacted them.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I did review an APA a couple years back. Very cool technology as well. My only issue with that bow was the string/cables. A lot of stretch, which let to inconsistent results for me.

[@acanuck3267]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo fast forward from my original comment and 2020 mamba 33 has had cam timing issues for the 5th and last time. New bows shouldn't be this unreliable. I got rid of the bow and I'm shopping for another now.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

@@acanuck3267 Good luck on your search. There are lots of great choices out there.

[@tony33490]

The most important thing is the draw cycle and you don’t have a Elite Kure???

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Elite was supposed to send one to me, but COVID hit and that's the last I heard from them.

[@carterhansenmedia4224]

I am disappointed with Hoyt these last two years, they haven’t really changed anything and it’s all been going downhill after the RX1, which in my opinion is one of the best bows out there. Might be switching to a Mathews in the next few years

[@dougking5703]

I like the Hoyt Axius Ultra

[@alexmoran935]

I was a hoyt guy shot a VXR 31.5 and put a deposit on one that day. I’ve had it for 4 months now and I love it

[@sharkson7725]

I have the same issue with Hoyt bought a vxr last year and will be getting the new Matthews when they drop

[@ronmorris1151]

Had two bowtechs both bows limbs cracked never again, that was the reign 7, advertized as` our limb problems are a thing of the past.`

[@davidjensen2411]

Same. #Blowtech

[@Chrisweist]

Same

[@blackarm3265]

Lucas questions I have a ht hybrid an sweet spot pro flex an a stsn sx3 heavy metal I order the hinge the plastic one they send for free it feels pretty great I love my ht hybrid flex it's a med I cut the brass and grinded it so it was flush like the aluminum insert I can shoot a dollar coin at 30 yards I have a Hoyt nitrux an Bowmar nose button an qad hdx rest my sight I need to get better one it was a trophy ridge single pin I can't believe how accurate new bows are anyway I really want your opinion on the stan black jack and if you have shot the ultraview hinge anyway sorry for long message I saw you shoot with demolition ranch very cool take care bro!

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I haven't had a chance to try the Ultraview hinge. I've been shooting the Stan Jet Black (large version of the Black Jack) for a couple of years now and really like it. It's probably my favorite hinge I've ever shot, though my results are pretty much the same with all of them. I just like how it feels in my hand.

[@garedjennings6509]

Bowtech....smart man...

[@tjblackforest69]

Missing Elite bows. Good video though

[@asrealasitgets765]

AGAIN, have to call you out on unique features that help w/ performance & tunibility. Prime's Parallel Cams & Center grip w/o question help. If the bow is set up correctly, is the simplest to tune on the Market. When you have perfect string to arrow alignment there is no adjustments necessary. Why is so hard to mention these features in these "REVIEWS?"

[@Kgsoloman-ou6wm]

Dude there is like 7 strings and cables on the bow. It shouldn't even be on the list with such an idiotic design. All of these bows are easy to tune. Bowtech and Elite are the simplest as they require the least amount of tools. I couldn't imagine having a string break or get clipped with a broadhead, needing a replacement and waiting 3 weeks for the manufacturer to send you out a set. Horrible.

[@asrealasitgets765]

@@Kgsoloman-ou6wm 1st, NOT a dude. Complaining about a string set screams Fanboy. And,, damaging a string can occur to any bow. Also, if you did some research you would see that Prime has a 48 hour shipping guarantee for warranty service. Not so w/ the other Manufacturers. As I stated earlier, when set up correctly, one tool is required to tune a Prime, an Allen wrench for the AR adjustment. I have owned multiple & tuned all of them in 3 shots or less.

[@Kgsoloman-ou6wm]

@@asrealasitgets765 Dude is a unisex term, I was not using it to refer to your sex; rather a person that I know nothing of. Like your name for example. I don't do my research on Prime bows because 7 strings are a problem. Not just because they have a higher probability of getting clipped and compromised, but they also are the most susceptible part of a bow. The most common reason a bow loses tune is because of string stretch. Not only are the cables yoked into plastic, but even the string is also yoked into the plastic; I've seen monkey tail string silencers affect tune, I couldn't imagine having plastic yoked into your string on the same plane an arrow is attached. 95% of bows on the market can be tuned in under 5 shots. That's just how good bows are nowadays. Ironically I'm stating there are several bow manufacturers that are great on the market and you are standing for one brand, yet I'm the fanboy? Tuning also has about 95% to do with hand torque.

[@Kgsoloman-ou6wm]

By the way, although I mentioned Bowtech and Elite, I shoot a PSE. So I guess I fanboy many brands. I suppose that makes me an enthusiast?

[@asrealasitgets765]

@@Kgsoloman-ou6wm Do you call your Mother, Wife, or Sister a dude? 2nd, the string set has literally nothing to do w/the reviewer's video but yet you mention it 1st hand. And I am calling out the review based on factual bow features, nothing else. But, you are the 1 making accusations on a bow brand you literally know nothing about. You calling Prime's string design "Idiotic" clearly shows you are a " Fanboy." Just having Prime featured in this review shows their Popularity among the Archery industry. They are w/o question the fastest growing Manufacturer on the Market for a reason. All from a bow that has been on the Market less than 10 years.

[@krampus8243]

Which bow is the best?

[@wswillett]

Hey bro....go fix ArcheryTalks horrendous website......

[@Eightball2516]

Should do this shoot out with the mid grade bows not everyone can afford the flag ship bows

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Don Mohring Reviewed and compared some $500 bows last year.

[@bearinthewoods3]

Not even going to watch this lame video.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I'm not sure about you, but if I walk by a restaurant I'm not going to eat at, I make sure to poke my head in the door and let them know their place looks lame and I won't be coming in.

[@jeremiahschachle7164]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo That's Funny. Great review BTW