MATHEWS VXR 31 versus VXR 28 | Shot both 3D and this happened . . .

[@ElkShape]

Were you surprised by the results?!? We kind of were, Dan was mobbing the 28 pretty hard for the last few weeks

[@ruebencaballero9511]

Elk Shape they are both great shooting bows but at 5’6 the 28 is perfect for me and for whitetail in Texas is a no brainer

[@romanracela]

I just got a VXR 31.5 this week, but I love my Vertix. Which I'll start this season? I haven't decided. LOL :)

[@herbbrewer4441]

Chris Bee does a similar test and the 28 came out on top. So who really knows. How I would choose between the 2 is if I was a 29 inch or longer draw I would go with the 31.5

[@chyb940]

Would you not have the same running gear on the bows so they are the same and then do a review

[@ElkShape]

tinkering....

[@johnduncan3gun]

What a gorgeous range. Here in AZ most of our ranges are brown and dirt and rocks. Your range is nicer than most places we actually hunt. Keep up the great work and excellent videos. I really appreciate your content.

[@albeyalbert5937]

TBH seeing you hit all those 5s made me feel a lot better. Thought I was the only one! Haha thanks for keeping it real.

[@ElkShape]

Always!

[@chrisraine7468]

seeing and hearing about the shot placement on the bear,. As a new hunter I'd love to see a video of each animal and their vitals and best shots

[@jesselost05420]

I just shot these two and the V3. I just liked how the VXR 31.5 felt in my hand the best. Thanks for the review, appreciate the content.

[@elisamuelcuadrado2144]

I was expecting my beloved 28 to win. It’s good to practice in nasty weather so you’ll be ready for a tough hunt.

[@michaelrundhaug4005]

That intro drone shot though!! Sick!

[@ElkShape]

ahhh my homie! appreciate you noticing the camera work - TC

[@tdog9150]

I’m having a hard time with a 28 or a 31 ,, I have one on order. I couldn’t make up my mind , told the guy at the bow shop to order one , and after watching this I’m leaning to a 31 .. might and up with two .. good video ,, 👍👍

[@ElkShape]

Right on

[@mmcguire5687]

Ok, a tad late to the game but here goes. Due to a shoulder injury I had to turn my 65 lb VXR down a half turn. It’s now in the 58+ lb range. Would the efficiency change if I left the 65 lb mod (turned down) over putting in a 60 lb mod maxed out?

[@MountainMan_NZ]

Hey man thanks for sharing your trial. I am happy with my VXR 31 too. What fletched were you using and what angle helical did you have on them? Cheers

[@ElkShape]

Max Stealth Vanes - max helical out of an AZ EZ Fletch (not the mini)...here's the link to the vanes on our store - elkshape.com/products/max-stealth-vanes

[@RobertWilliams82-22]

This actually says a lot because the second shot on each target, you always had a spot to aim off of.... my focus was bad off yesterday, shot horrible at a tournament but still placed, was focus more on my pins then the target and didn’t even think about my fallow through or back elbow... also the sweaty palms messed my grip up pretty good.... I was just bad all together

[@ElkShape]

cool cool!

[@matthewepperson6489]

Quick question. You might have already discussed this in a previous video and I missed it. Why do you not have lighted nocks on the 28" VXR and you do have lighted nocks on the 31.5"? Was it because of the hunt in Idaho doesn't allow lighted nocks? Enjoy the videos and good luck and stay safe.

[@ElkShape]

yessir

[@garedjennings6509]

I'd have to do this test at least 10 times and then compare all the results and then you'd have a clear winner

[@ElkShape]

for sure

[@toddshumaker2715]

That intro drone.... Way sick! We need a course like this in my hometown! Good shootin, Dan! I made the switch from BowTech to Mathews this year and I am loving the VXR 31.5!! Good luck this season!!

[@ElkShape]

Thanks Todd 🤘

[@ruebencaballero9511]

We’re You alternating shots or was the 28 last all the time? Cause that 28 with a black gold pro sight 3 pin is money!!!!

[@ElkShape]

Alternating the whole way through!

[@sethroberts2264]

I bet on the 31.5 but not by that much!

[@ethanfeatheroff9135]

If u had the same dial sights on each bow you would have shot better with the 28 u were actually doing better with it at closer distance but that dial was all the difference at longer ranges

[@ElkShape]

Definitely could of been

[@LiebhardtOutdoors]

What are the flashing lighted nocks you use

[@archeryonly5629]

I have a 30 in draw so i like a longer bow , the string angle makes it hard to be consistent for me, i prefer 33 ata

[@ElkShape]

word

[@ryleeiacolucci3429]

Interesting experiment. I think it's almost impossible to control for all variables in order to get a perfect comparison in this use case. The only way to minimize the impact of variance in wind, endurance, temperature, and etc, is to generate a large enough sample of shots and then analyze the data. Doing so I think you'd find some some intuitive, yet unique, patterns in the bows performance that would suggest the best uses for them. Speaking from a data scientist's perspective, I think it'd be interesting to analyze your accuracy measurements with 500 arrows per bow. Just throwing it out there in case there's any interest.

[@ElkShape]

Agreed a larger sample would provide a better conclusion.. unfortunately there's that whole time thing

[@Lucas_Palmer_bownerd_engineer]

now do it with the left handed bow........😂

[@ElkShape]

hmmm - naw haha -DS

[@nwmod39]

I said the same! Come on Dan!!!

[@kadinallen5190]

Love the vids. Keep it up!!!

[@ElkShape]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Dakindbrew]

Groovy!!! Thanks guyz!!!

[@ElkShape]

Our pleasure!

[@Bluesplayer789]

Great video ideas always mate. Great to see your channel growing!

[@ElkShape]

Thanks G

[@nwmod39]

Solid comparo! Return with the lefty!

[@ElkShape]

thanks

[@that1indianak267]

Paid video .. everyone knows the 28 is the top bow .

[@ElkShape]

lol video sponsored by the 31.5

[@craig9950]

Great videos Dan been following in Australia for a while now, very insightful & great tips for the DIY's. Im shooting the VXR 31.5 coming from a Hoyt Carbon Defiant Turbo very happy with my change to Mathews Question what is the song track name at the start of this video clip ?

[@ElkShape]

So glad they are helping!! We license our music from Soundstripe, we have a discount link in most of our videos descriptions if that helps you at all 🤘🙏

[@Rockaholics67]

@@ElkShape Yes I can subscribe but what is the name of the track at the start of the video so I can search for it ?

[@ElkShape]

@@Rockaholics67 Can't remember to be honest. Made this video a while back. It's a dope tune though! - TC

[@ken244]

lol love your honesty.

[@85ZERO17]

ARROW WEIGHTS AND SPEEDS?

[@ElkShape]

WATCH PREVIOUS VID "HOW FAST OUR BOWS SHOOT" - TC

[@JacobFlaig123]

Should I get a 28 at 16?

[@danwattsmessick]

I always hit that bear to the right, every damn time.

[@ElkShape]

damn thing

[@_elijah_anderson]

When you talked about bear vitals good tips! I just shot my 1st bear a few weeks back and I hit 1/2 inch behind the scapula, hit the heart, and one lung. I think my shot was good and she only went 23 yards. Is it more of a situationally thing, or did I get lucky because of the angle I shot from?

[@jasondlion]

Any reason why you run 25/40/50? Curious what your speed and such is? I run a sliding 3 pin and have 20/30/40 but going to swap to 30/40/50 this year and learn just the difference for 20 & +/- 5.

[@marcmccluney781]

Which one do you shoot best left handed?

[@ElkShape]

the lefty 28

[@stick__shooter]

Just for shits and giggles, you should try out a EZV sight sometime...

[@ElkShape]

word

[@CMBDIA]

#abt

[@ruebencaballero9511]

The real question is “When is TC gonna get a Mathews?!!!!!!!

[@ElkShape]

Lol RUEBEN - you're working me over pretty hard .. TC

[@ElkShape]

I may put a good word in for TC when I visit Mathews HQ next month :) -DS

[@jonathanshea432]

Awesome video.

[@ElkShape]

Thank you

[@ryanparent8880]

I have the 31.5 and love it :) what is your draw length?

[@chrisreynolds5320]

Awesome 👍

[@ElkShape]

Appreciate that homes?

[@christopherkwasny5333]

Dude love he channel, just the motivation I need

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[@ElkShape]

Glad you're repping homes

[@Jericho_bella]

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[@ElkShape]

@@Jericho_bella WORD!

[@Jericho_bella]

Elk Shape I will even pay before u place make order I would like a few colors if possible

[@ryancafin7892]

Guy has 2 new vxrs id love to have just one

[@pennyontrack]

Excellent

[@ElkShape]

thanks homie

[@sammyhughes6769]

I do the same thing with my new bow versus my old bow. I'll just leave the range finder in the truck so I can practice guessing the right yardage. Makes me feel more confident in the heat of the moment if I don't have time to range the animal. Like your channel and enjoy watching you and your buddies slinging arrows. I just had shoulder surgery yesterday and now I'm just hoping my rehab goes good so I don't miss this season of hunting. Just keep the videos coming cuz I don't have much else to do right now and it sucks.

[@ElkShape]

GET WELL SOON!!!! -DS

[@incognitothanks8424]

Why is it nobody ever has had an issue with an arrow “drifting” from a tree stand or shot from elevation until this 3rd axis stuff came out 🤔

[@ElkShape]

Because tree stand shots are typically 30 yards max.. Most 3rd axis stuff won't show up until you're shooting further than that, and at steeper angles.. It's certainly not fake news - TC

[@connerlamphier8550]

Yo this channel is the bees knees my man. You guys are doing an awesome job.

[@ElkShape]

bee knees thanks bro 🤘

[@paulshumate2904]

Awesome episode!! Keep up the great work guys!!

[@ElkShape]

We're trying hard 🤘