2021 Mathews V3 "Reveal & Build" . . is this the Dream BOW?

[@ElkShape]

V3 27 or V3 31?!

[@jayonez137]

I’m 5’9 28” draw 31" ATA for me I’m coming off the 28” ATA Triax. Although it’s my best shooting bow hands down. I’m ready for a longer bow again

[@Angel.Custodio]

I love the VXR28 I got last year... but my next bow will either be the 31, or the trx 34

[@bmills231]

Wish they did a 32.5-33" model instead of another 31". I understand the TRX is supposed to fill that spot, would have been nice to have that option with 6" brace height.

[@brockpeck7073]

@Nefaryus Drake I honestly love the grip. Took some time to get use to but now I love it. Especially when it's cold!

[@brockpeck7073]

@Nefaryus Drakeyeah I understand where you're coming from with how much you pay for the bow. I'd probably just put the side plates on if the grip started coming off. Chris B also makes a difference grip for the vxrs. Then again your spending more money on side plates or new grip.

[@benjaminjack7760]

As a guy who runs a pro shop. I agree with no days off. Looooove the new V3 27. I have a 29.5" draw and it shoots amazing!!!

[@jonnyw82]

I’m a newbie to archery but already obsessed with it. I’m shooting a diamond infinity edge now but I think I need to upgrade😜. I’m going to get the v3, can you recommend me a sight and rest?

[@connorm4309]

Thanks for the video! Went in yesterday night to Spokane Valley Archery and shot the VXR and V3 side by side. Bittersweet moment folks.. it's finally time for me to hang my Hoyt hat and make the switch. I was contemplating switching with a VXR this year and I'm glad I waited. What a difference. To me, the minor couple of things that I wasn't fond of on the VXR have been solved by the V3. Hands down this is my perfect bow, I literally can't find one thing about it that doesn't feel less than amazing. The guys set me up to try both the 27 @75lbs with 80%LO and the 31 @75 with 85%LO and what a different experience there too. I love that Mathews can cater to so many people's preference for a bow in a singular model (other than the choice of ata size, obviously) via draw weight, length, and let off with a quick simple module swap. I'm sold, the buddy that was with me is sold, and if you're a local you definitely need to go visit the guys at Spokane Valley Archery and have them hook you up.

[@ElkShape]

Great story, glad you love it! - TC

[@ryancafin7892]

I just bought a new used vxr cant wait to set it up next week

[@jousiammuntakanava]

Mathews has taken the porsche approach to bow production. They have one really good bow that they just keep perfecting little by little year by year.

[@ElkShape]

They are expanding on a model they know works very well, no need to reinvent the wheel - TC

[@TheHYENA87]

Exactly, and one hell of a marketing team that makes you feel like you need each feature!

[@JohnWeik]

Great video! Thanks for all the effort. Spokane Valley archery is the bomb and well if you want to ever get real technical in Josh has the time to talk to you he is definitely the man! People come far and wide for good reasons.

[@fredericosalvado]

Really love to see a shop like that in Portugal. Unfortunately we will never have it. Congrats for the amazing videos and respect for that special shop. Definitely a reference!

[@hunterdolanch8725]

Great video, as someone who tinkers with their own bow the tip on twisting the string for the peep is gold and explains some of my frustrations doing 1/2 twists and twisting the top.

[@ElkShape]

Glad it was helpful! I have been running into the same issue and he clears that up pretty good! -DS

[@dwfolke]

That was a huge revelation for me. Always tinkering!

[@Aatje21]

Casually walking back to his new bow being tuned more, mentioning he's going to get another matthews anyway so he can do that himself... The life, that's just awesome man!

[@andysmith8295]

I shot a V3 today here in Az. Oh my, what a sweet, smooth shooter. I shot it back to back against a 2020 VXR31.5, V3 pulls a bit easier in comparison to the vxr thru till anchor.. barely moves after the shot with no stabilizer on it.. the arrow was a 31" easton axis which felt pretty heavy and might of had a help in the smoothness after the shot. cant go wrong!

[@ElkShape]

Well Said! -DS

[@swordinstone2k7]

Ordered my Black Gold with 4 pins, I like it over my 5 pin so far

[@ElkShape]

Awesome

[@TheSchmuel]

I have to give credit to Mathews for the new cable guard system. That makes sense- hope it works well!

[@ElkShape]

Very practical!

[@DfI8587]

Thanks, Guys!

[@2ndAveScents]

First thing everyone seems to do is swap out the grips on their Matthews. The grip is the only thing that made me put it right back on the rack after I picked one up. I guess I could have sucked it up and bought a better grip, but it turned me off right away.

[@OehlerAsh]

I am in the market to buy my first hunting bow and stumbled across you video and really liked the info. I was shocked thag this shop is in my home town and will definitely be buying a bow from here!

[@sheldonwalters79]

Awesome video but I saw that hamskea makes a limb cord attachment plate for the limb driven rests for Mathews bows it really cleans up the activation cord look it just replaces one of the bottom plates at the axles and pow no more limb pads or tying around the limb

[@Z33Garage]

I wish shops like this existed in central Florida.

[@drested1793]

Well, the Atlas is what I really wanted...sans the funky dl range and IBO rating. I chose a Traverse over the VXR last year. Was looking for another bow for strictly 3D use. Best part of this bow release is that the used traverse market just went down another 100-150. Great video though.

[@Orr_s]

Really love the rest from john dudley and AAE i have it on my rx-1. But i for sure wanna try the tried and true Hamske on my next bow.

[@ElkShape]

It's tried and true - TC 🤘

[@brockpeck7073]

It's got the same cams and everything as the vxr. I'll stick with my 28

[@ElkShape]

If you're happy with your bow, there's no need to switch 🤘- TC

[@brockpeck7073]

@@ElkShape I understand the small changes they made but it's not a whole lot. I can't get rid of the vxr already haha.

[@mitchbender7466]

The new cable guard was meant for cam timing I thought

[@ElkShape]

It is, listen to most recent elkshape podcast with mathews engineer. - TC

[@down2thenock_outdoors941]

Wow.. I like the bow.. definitely wouldn’t rush into the bow shop to grab one but I’m happy with my VXR 28! Now can I ask you this ... what strings and cables are you using? Are they those ghost XV from GAS? I love the white, natural threads so it has noo stretch! Let me know ! Thank you TC and Dan S

[@ElkShape]

Those are custom built strings in house at Spokane Valley Archery, made out of BCY 454, I believe? They are stretched and put directly on the bow. - TC

[@joshdennis8841]

Elk Shape is there anyway for them to make a set of strings for someone on the east coast?

[@fallengarden]

I going with Hoyt for this year as well.

[@joshsinglefooter]

Man awesome cinematography!...... excellent! Hamskey makes a bracket for Matthews bow for the limb driven rest cable mount for the bottom of the limb.

[@ElkShape]

Thank you so much!

[@Tmpr111]

Best model made by Mathews in last 10yrs

[@Angel.Custodio]

McDudley, why the shade?

[@ElkShape]

No shade bro - they are friends. No need to assume negative intent. - TC

[@scottchaffeur8725]

Great video, what song at 4:00?

[@RifleRiverProductions]

Man, I wish I was still traveling to Spokane. I'd buy my bow there. Good shops are hard to find, especially ones that seem to listen to their customers rather than try to sell what they have on the shelf and no tuning support. Spend $1,500+, the bow should be tuned and ready to go like this. Seriously looking at the V3 27" to replace my Bowtech.

[@justinstull3127]

I just picked up the 31 and love it! I know many think it's the same as the vxr which may be somewhat true, but for a guy like me who hasn't had a new bow in 9 years this thing is freaking rediculous!! Love the balance and how quiet it is! I do want to try that hamskea rest one of these days, but my qad is working well for now. Good video!

[@ElkShape]

Right on!

[@Aspade17]

As always love the build videos. How you guys don’t have more subscribers just blows my mind!! hate the “bowrection” with the extended lower damper on the riser though. Keep pushing out those quality videos guys!!

[@ElkShape]

Thanks G - were just hustling to put out quality content and however many subscribers come from that.. it's all good ! - TC

[@jasdtaylor]

Super stoked for this 🤘🏻

[@ElkShape]

We are too!

[@Jericho_bella]

Hey Dan,Tim would u gentlemen be up to taking me to spokane archery shop to buy the new v3 have him build and do a shoot after hunting season is over

[@ElkShape]

YES we can make that happen! #Community -DS

[@Jericho_bella]

@@ElkShape sweet bro that would be much appreciated and a damn good time to hang with u gentlemen

[@koryfayle7255]

Great video. Funny I had to resight my Spot Hogg Nock On edition last night. My first slider. Took me hours to find a video on how to adjust my windage.

[@ElkShape]

Glad it helped! -DS

[@ryanmoncrief3156]

JJ is a wizard. The dumbledore of archery if you will.

[@ElkShape]

Lol great comment - TC

[@westonarmendariz947]

Love the color scheme you went with! nice!

[@ElkShape]

Big fan of that color scheme too - TC

[@kawasaki165]

What grip did you reinstall?

[@thehunter9149]

They’re side plates Mathews give you if you don’t want the grip

[@bigdog3890]

I thought you moved your sight to the side the arrow is hitting so it’s left move left ?

[@dionysis84]

I thought the cable guard thing was honestly dumb until I watched this video. Thanks for the information, definitely makes sense now. How stable is that where it connects to riser? Is their potential for issues with that breaking?

[@ElkShape]

Not according to JJ. Very little stress on that component. He explained it to us, but I'm not as articulate with those things - TC

[@chasedixon6803]

Thinking about switching over to the side plates for my VXR. Did you see a major difference when switching the grips over?

[@ElkShape]

Dan has ran the sideplates on his VXR and V3 it's his preferred grip style - TC

[@JoshSmith-md8cd]

How do guys feel about whisker biscuits?

[@jamesjudge8824]

Thanks I’ve been wondering what it had new on it. It looks badass👍👍

[@ElkShape]

Thanks James!

[@jamesjudge8824]

Thank you your channel is awesome and you got me back into archery. Keep up the good work

[@joeandbug]

Y'all got any more of them extreme closeups?

[@ElkShape]

a few...

[@tannerk45]

Love you guys content! Few questions on string...see where you say it’s flo yellow...what’s the other color? White or just the natural? Thanks!

[@mikethadeeter]

What made you go with the 27 over the 31?

[@ElkShape]

Tinkering with both bows.. right now sounds like the 31 will be the bow for most western hunts, and the 27 a whitetail treestand setup.

[@mikethadeeter]

Yes. That’s what I’m gathering. I’ve been primarily shooting a short bow up here in PA so the 27 just feels more at home. I have also been getting more into 3D and may consider joining a league this summer. I suppose I’m just worried that the 27 is too short. However everyone reports the 27 being their best shooting bow. Tough decision.

[@mikethadeeter]

Been loving the new content. Can’t wait for the new build coming up!

[@Ericksonearthworks]

I want the longest bow they have. I’m tall and I find those easier to shoot. Would the 31 be a good in between or would you recommend a different bow from Matthew’s?

[@DfI8587]

Who is this song in the beginning?

[@sumdaiyze6205]

What peep are you rocking?

[@ElkShape]

RAD Super Deuce -DS

[@yandypadron2290]

Donde es ese lugar ?

[@AGPD]

Where is this bow shop!? The ones around me treat costumers really poorly... like they don't want business. I took my halon 6 to three bow shops in February to get it set up right one was three hours away in another state! Each time there was something that I didn't like about the bow after, peep sight too low or high and not tied in... did that myself, rest and d-loop way out of level, always something. I hunted with it once in October and decided to change some minor things which turned into me realizing I need to rebuild the whole thing. Its just uncomfortable to shoot.

[@ElkShape]

Sorry to hear that, we're lucky to have Spokane Valley Archery to help us out - TC

[@litemetal]

I have had horrible results with minimum wage pro shop techs. 3 times my bow popped out of the press and bounced at turner’s outdoors. To paper tune they twisted my cables so many times, the cable axles were bowing down, I drove 92 miles to a range to shoot with some buddies,4th shot my cables came OFF (!!) I went back to the pro shop and they “adjusted” it, I wanted a Dozen arrows in 400 , went back to the range, the Arrows were 500’s (!!) stupid. Took my bow to another “pro” shop, they tweaked it. Now it’s opening day morning and I am warming up at 63 yards before walking in to the mountains, my string comes off again- no hunting for 2.5 weeks when the new strings come in. Oh there’s more. I won’t bore you. I now have a press, a draw scale, fletching jig and everything else it takes to set up and work on a bow (!!!) plus I have 2 back bows from Xpedition Archery, they chronograph super fast. So now NOBODY touches my bows . Figure it out and do all your own work!!! Amen

[@derekwwharvey4]

DUDE that is sweet but is that a Mathews string? I don't think I have ever seen that color yellow

[@ElkShape]

It's a custom string from SVA, built and installed in house. - TC

[@maxjordan8484]

What color are your strings?

[@ElkShape]

Flo Yellow, BCY 454, made in house at SVA - TC

[@maxjordan8484]

@@ElkShape thanks

[@danehale8637]

What length stabilizers do you have?

[@ElkShape]

10" 8"

[@tylergilliam685]

Hell ya brotha been waiting to see what mathews was coming out next after the vxr

[@ElkShape]

Exciting launch

[@jacobcrowe2374]

What grip is on that bow.

[@jasonnester9514]

What is that bow jack/kickstand I wanna get one what’s it called

[@ElkShape]

Engage limb legs 🤘

[@jasonnester9514]

@@ElkShape awesome thanks

[@stronghand9382]

What was draw length?

[@ElkShape]

Dan is about 27" draw length I believe - TC

[@stronghand9382]

@@ElkShape im a 27.5. That should be fine for the angle right? Not to sharp of a angle?

[@BenderFPV]

Nice video! Do you know what string leveling device that was? Looking for one and that might be a good fit!

[@ElkShape]

YES, that's a custom string leveling device, they sale them at Spokane Valley Archery or podiumarcher.com -DS

[@ZhaunWoodardMusic]

Any reason you decided on the tight spot instead of the q lite or Mathews web quiver??

[@ElkShape]

not really - plus I am guaranteed to tinker this set-up so the finished product will indeed change come next elk season. -DS

[@HawkSlings]

Have any clearance issues or hassle with the Hamskea?

[@ElkShape]

Negative. -DS

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus3011]

I’ll take 10!

[@bmills231]

The rubber band slid adjust on my Hamskea kept slipping. My buddy at the archery shop put a monkey tail right above the adjuster and it never slipped again. Still way easier to adjust than the old screw style. Just a tip for anyone that may encounter this.

[@ElkShape]

That's a great idea! -DS

[@adrianoalves161]

Transformer Bow🏆

[@dwfolke]

What is the exact model of the rest? My hamskea trinity doesn't have the tension screw in the center to work with my vxr, but I see that this one does

[@ElkShape]

I think their latest models do... you're might be a little older -DS

[@ronniepickens2940]

Curious, whats your draw length and did you guys do a fps on it after you set it up

[@ElkShape]

27" Draw - haven't chronographed yet -DS

[@ronniepickens2940]

@@ElkShape thx brotha , was wondering, I am pretty sold on getting the v3 over the vxr

[@preston6194]

I need to know what strings those are

[@ElkShape]

BCY 454 Flo Yellow - built by Spokane Valley Archery -Dan

[@jasonrodriguez6416]

What peep site are u using?

[@ElkShape]

Rad Super Deuce -DS

[@matta.6439]

Been doing a pretty extensive search online trying to figure out which release this is. Help me out; what is it?

[@ElkShape]

Carter Too Simple 3 Finger -DS

[@matta.6439]

@@ElkShape apparently I didn’t search hard enough...I found your release video review from a few months ago about five minutes after I asked ha. Thanks for the reply though. You’ve got a new subscriber and follow on IG. Great channel!

[@johnmckee7988]

I thought you trying to go left handed. Good luck with the new bow.

[@ElkShape]

Sticking with Right hand going forward. -DS

[@ericlind3569]

Probably a stupid question, but why do so many bows have the stabilizer coming backwards? Seems like more weight, more fangled opportunities to get caught on brush & not be very comfortable for all day carry. Does the sight and quiver cause that much forward off balance?? I’m surprised more people don’t use a backquiver and get unnecessary stuff off their bow. Just observations. On a completely unrelated note, I wish so much I could just move out west and live/work/hang & hunt with you guys. Seems like a tight knit group of heavy hunting pipe hitters!!

[@ElkShape]

Great group of people out here, hunters in general are awesome. The rear weight is to get the bow to balance as desired, both front/back and side/side.. Also total weight makes the bow more stabile. Many competitive archers use rear weight. But it's just a matter of figuring out what works and balances for you and your setup. Best - TC

[@racker7855]

if you shoot a bow you need to add front and back bars to it and then shoot....you wont take them off ever...

[@ericlind3569]

I have shot with both, I find it unnecessary. But that’s the beauty of a free country. Do whatever floats your boat & makes you an exceptional shot!!

[@racker7855]

@@ericlind3569 yea do what you like...theres a reason your best archers shoot back and front bars...makes the bow perfectly level...good luck

[@zhickman338]

So is it safe to shoot your bow without tying in the peep?

[@teamleanmean4542]

More safe than it is to stick your hand and fingers inside the string path and adjust a peep while ur buddy holds the bow at full draw... seriously d loops fail, releases fail. I live the videos they are great but please stop doing this unsafe stuff. People see this stuff and imitate it, as a popular content creator you have an certain of responsibility to not display unsafe shit like this... Rant over ✌

[@ElkShape]

@@teamleanmean4542 safety police, you are welcome to publish any videos you like on the proper handling of a bow and arrow setup. We put our trust in Josh and he is the archery expert. - TC

[@helpme7479]

Customer services gotten better at SVA?

[@nickdelatos8428]

What sight is on the bow

[@loopmtz]

Awesome thanks!

[@michaelnolen7034]

What is your draw length?

[@ElkShape]

27" -DS

[@michaelbrewer3693]

Spokane Wa?

[@ElkShape]

Spokane Valley, WA - close enough - TC

[@michaelbrewer3693]

@@ElkShape Do they build bows and sell bows?

[@jordang94]

i still cant find a v3 or v3x holy ! they must be amazing bows no one wants to get rid of them , or they arent in canada ! ABT!

[@forrest_rogers00]

Dope!

[@ElkShape]

Thanks homies 🤘

[@jasonnester9514]

At the cost of today’s bows I’ll keep shooting my old bow

[@ElkShape]

If you're happy with your rig, it's all good 🤘 - TC

[@jasonnester9514]

@@ElkShape ehhh just can’t afford a new one lol

[@jayonez137]

Same Only Hamskea’s on my Mathews

[@Liam-ql7tr]

Very close atleast

[@ravinrandall1178]

Why do I see all of these guys using these Hamskea rests? How are they better than the QAD untrarest integrate??

[@ElkShape]

I think some folks like myself just prefer limb driven, both rests are great! -DS

[@GRAV_OUTDOORS]

Bow is looking sick! I like how you guys have the solid yellow and white color combination. Would like to do something like that with my VXR. Is this something common I could show my local shop and have them do? Thanks for all the informational/motivating content you guys put out!

[@ElkShape]

It's called flo yellow in BCY 454.. just depends if your shop can build them.. You can always ship to SVA - tC

[@masonjames7814]

you almost had to remove speed nocks just to get the peep height right.... wow

[@leelathrop9539]

Exactly. I don’t know why they keep making bows shorter. They really aren’t that practical.

[@hammerinwithhorton1217]

So I can ship my bow to you?

[@ElkShape]

Yes you can ship your bow to Spokane Valley Archery, give them a call 🤘 - tC

[@TheHYENA87]

How much innovation can you have, I can barely notice a difference from the triax....great bows, but they could definitely be skipping 2-3 years of models!

[@ElkShape]

Listen to the most recent podcast with Mathews engineer elkshape.com

[@TheGhujg]

Is it me or does rap music really not belong in the archery scene? Other than that I like the video!

[@ElkShape]

We don't discriminate on music but we're super proud of that bow build and hope you enjoyed seeing that. -DS

[@litemetal]

Same thing different day...

[@TheHYENA87]

I completely agree, add a tiny feature, make a new paint colour, pump It out.

[@canadianhalon6812]

Where's the nose button!?!?

[@ElkShape]

Not gonna run it on this rig -DS

[@jasonkellerman7534]

Isn't it the same story every year? V3,VXR, Vertix, and so on. Be happy with your bow. The new ones aren't better, just a different name and a new marketing push.

[@ElkShape]

Jason - I get the gist - but there' incremental improvements each year. To each his own for certain. -DS

[@Meet_Me_In_The_Pit]

Sry but i shoot every yrs bow from matthews hoyt and others it dont even matter to mention. I keep going back to my hoyt alpha burner. The setup i have is just perfect for me

[@ElkShape]

You should always shoot whatever is best for you! It's all good - TC

[@ruanbouwer3746]

What you did at 14:00 is absolutely silly. Don’t ever do that again.

[@rsandovaljr]

cameras have handles/extensions he probably didn't physically stand in front of the camera

[@ElkShape]

@@rsandovaljr lol yes exactly, the voice of reason steps in - we are in no need of the safety police.. TC

[@jxhkb]

Watching in 2023 and I agree. All handles or extensions aside, that was absolutely silly.

[@Life-of-Bluegrass_Music]

Spot Hogs are nice, but weigh 4lbs.

[@kbh657]

Dream about throwing the stock zebras in the garbage can

[@gregshubert1785]

The rap music is a little much. I dont hate rap. But this is a bow hunting video. Ha

[@ElkShape]

We do us - you do you!

[@johnweaver8408]

Zoom out a little. You’re giving me a headache

[@ElkShape]

Zoom in a little you're missing the picture - TC

[@mdr-hs3yv]

save your money guys

[@ElkShape]

It's not your job to tell people how to spend their money. - TC

[@mdr-hs3yv]

@@ElkShape idc how they spend their money but its not worth upgrading from a bow that is 2 years old or even last years bow. their decision

[@mdr-hs3yv]

​@@richardalvarado7613 Hoyt literally has aluminum flagship bows priced exactly like the Mathews VXR or the V3