2024 Mathews Lift 33 | In Depth Review

[@Tullminator]

Just ordered mine last week! Can't wait! Hopefully, it's good.

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

Congrats on getting one on the way.

[@huntsimple9527]

I finally found a left handed 33 in stock and was able to shoot it a bit. I decided to pick it up, spend some time with it, and wanted to report out my real world findings. To be honest, I was very skeptical about this bow when I first saw the release of it. When I first inspected one in person, my skepticism grew. You can literally grab the cam and bend it around in all directions (of course with the bow at brace) as the limbs are so skinny they just flex like crazy. I was worried about that from a durability standpoint. I was also worried about the cams being very, very skeletonized. They seem like they would be easy to bend, etc. Those were some initial observations before I got to shoot one. I got to shoot one and my first reaction was 1) the draw cycle is very linear, just stiff 2) there is no valley (even at 85%) 3) the vibe/shock after the shot is more than the Phase 4 and 4) the riser length adds to stability significantly 5) something different in the grip where your thumb fits is improved. I shot it with both C and D draw length mods and landed on taking it home with the C mod. I bought the bow and took it home (we do our own set up and tuning at home)...... Set up was easy. With a center shot rest we had a perfect bullet hole with ZERO top hat changes or any other changes. The Match strings are an improvement over the Zebra, not sure how much of an improvement but they are better. They are thinner and they did settle very quickly and my peep locked in. So I just started shooting it for a few days. The bow has a very clean shot cycle, very clean release. With it all set up, the vibe/shock was mostly gone. I got used to the draw cycle being stiff. I never did like the lack of a valley. My style of shooting my hinge is to relax/elongate the palm of my hand and that style does not work well with a bow with no valley. As I shot it, I realized the C mod was making me feel a bit long. I was not stable at full draw and could feel being a bit overextended. My shop still had the D mods, so I switched to them and now I was too short, feeling scrunched up. When I am scrunched up, I have hand torque. For me, having the draw length perfect is a huge issue, as I finally found out how well I shoot when my draw length is spot on. It matters hugely! So, sadly, I am caught between a D and C on this new Mathews cam and not comfortable at either. Note on the previous Mathews cam the D mod worked well for me). Yes, could I twist strings and/or remove the grip and/or fiddle with D loop length or even my release neck length (different releases) - yes I could do all of that to try and get the Lift 33 to fit my draw length. Since I have other bows I shoot well, I did not want to put that level of effort into the Lift, so I sold it/traded it. As long as Mathews runs this newest cam with the 1/2" draw length limits, I am probably out of luck with Mathews. Conclusion, while I can't speak to the long term durability of the bow/cams, if your draw length fits one of the draw mods and if you are OK with no valley, this bow could be a great choice for you. Thank you.

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

That is some awesome input. Thank you for taking the time to put all of that together. I’m sure there are a ton of people that will gain from it.

[@huntsimple9527]

Thank you, and thanks for the great info you share.@@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial

[@Getdownorlaydownbum]

Draw is so smooth imo bow is bad ass holds steady in hand light quite what’s not to like

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

Mathews hit a home run on these.

[@rossmattson8807]

Great review! Gonna be shooting the 33 lift this year!

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

Thank you, that's a sweet bow.

[@dennisshirokov4607]

Enjoyed this review and your opinion of this bow. Really helped me with my decision. Thank you

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

That's good to hear, I am glad my video helped you. Thank you for watching the channel.

[@Angel.Custodio]

This 33 might finally help me sell my target and hunting bow, I wanted one to do both. As a 27.5 inch draw this might do it!

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

It would be a sweet setup for sure.

[@stacyhardin611]

My LIFT33 has turned out to be somewhat disappointing because I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW IT SHOOTS…….. I made the comment earlier about my limbs being replaced 4 times and Mathews (SCHEELS The Colony TX) replaced my bow. Only to have the limbs on that bow splinter also. Those limbs were replaced on Monday and today (Wednesday) my limbs splintered again! Nothing out of the ordinary here; 31.5/72/85….. 29.5”/472 grain Sirius Gemini arrows w/ 50 grain podium titanium half out and 125 grain field point.

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

That’s wild. I have heard the horror stories of limbs cracking. I hate to hear that yours was an issue. As of the last conversation between Mathews and Grafton, they are saying that it is an issue in less than 1% of the lifts.

[@stacyhardin611]

They made it right They are replacing all 3 on mine and my sons lifts with Custom bows

[@RemedyTalon]

Shot both the Alpha X 33 and LIFT 33 and while both great bows, I left with the LIFT 33

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

great choice.

[@denniskay8178]

Best mathews bow in 5 years I love these new bows

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

I agree.

[@user-tz3ti7cb6z]

my draw length 27.5" 70~75lbs lift 29.5 or 33 which is better? for +50yd 3d archery

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

For 3d only, my choice would be the 33.

[@g-man2228]

Hoyt shooter also and this one has definitely caught my eye…👊🏻🏹

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

It has me thinking for sure.

[@krisaunedi4920]

Cool vlog but here's the big question are now dumping the new Hoyt bows for this new Mathews bow!!

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

I can’t say for sure yet, I still have more bows to shoot. With that being said, I have been impressed with both brands.

[@155michaelx]

awesome

[@tylernackord413]

Could you shoot some long shots with it and give review, thank you.

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

If we could keep these in the shop, I may could set one up for the weekend and shoot long distance with it. Unfortunately they are selling so fast, that we can't keep them in.

[@dougkiefer7073]

Slightly push in your string stop just a hair so at rest your string is not indenting the rubber stopper and the shock goes away. From the factory there is just a bit too much pressure on the stopper. PROTIP 😂

[@GBBLGBL]

28" sure doesn't look an inch too long for you! MFJJ's review showed the Lift 33 was only 1/16" long and the 29.5" was 1/8" long. Maybe with the Lift you get to shoot 27.5" since that is probably your "actual" draw length? 😉

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

My true draw length measures 27.5, however I normally pull the grip of my bows and a 27” draw fits me better and I shoot it better. Though the 28” draw doesn’t look too bad, it felt really long to me. I’m still waiting for a 27” mod to come in for the 33 so I can test it at 27” and see.

[@christian_U81]

28 looks right maybe even 28.5, 27 has to be to short@@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial

[@Thedudeabides803]

Spoiler, it’s the best bow ever.

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

It's a great bow for sure.

[@stevie9361]

You lie this bow definitely has a steeper vally an is harder to let down. It also has more handshock vibe vs previous years. I think its from the weight

[@Boatflipit]

Not in my experience

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

I have no reason to lie about any of these bows, what I said in the video is what my experience was with this bow, but as it is with most stuff, personally preference plays a factor in how each individual feels about the bows.

[@charlesroberts1705]

Bow company's are running out of ideas

[@tonyviers-de9qi]

People have been saying this forever.

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

I feel like this year, there are some pretty big improvements in the bows across the board.

[@rubeification]

I have always shot Mathews but this bow doesnt impress me .lately Hoyt,Bowtech and Elite have really impressed me with there new bow innovations .they have gotten rid of the old school yokes while Mathews still has those ugly plastic yoke string splitter not worth upgrading just for a few Cosmetic upgrades .but to each there own that is just my opinion.

[@BuffaloCreekOutdoorsOfficial]

Thanks for the input, this is the first Mathews in several years that I really like. So much so, that it has me thinking about picking up a Mathews this year.