Stephan Hansen leaves PSE

[@menglezos]

To be honest, I have previously bought (made my final decision) for two different bow purchases based on your reviews, and I do not live in Australia! That how much reach your videos have. Thank you.

[@raphael6488]

me too

[@jasoncharles9748]

Same here! Great reviews always

[@liamboyle9199]

I think I'll be hanging my PSE up as well soon, hopefully it won't impact sales too much😉 Mybo Rev37 should arrive next week from a mate across the way.

[@jamesjgill]

Stephen Hansen is a great shot. He could shoot any brand and would make it work really well. I wish him good luck.

[@johnpalandri8436]

Kyle Douglas has also left PSE for Bowtech, that also says a volume for where PSE are heading. I have switched from PSE to Elite because the Elite bows (Rezult) are so much easier to tune. It will be interesting to see how Hansen goes with a Matthews as clearly it didn't work as well for Jesse Broadwater! I think it's a shame that one manufacturer (Hoyt) can flood the market with free bows, a lot of top shooters here in WA are shooting Hoyts for that very reason. Would be good to see other manufacturers oepning that door as well. Cheers Steve for posting this video, and hope your surgery goes really well.

[@enrique6335]

Well, both Jesse Broadwater and Braden Gellenthien also departed Mathews for Hoyt and Darton respectively. Wonder if one could also say something about the state of Mathews given that. These people bounce between companies all the time so I wouldn't be too worried.

[@theingobeck4772]

And then Kris Schaff wins Vegas for PSE 😂

[@tabuklp8761]

My -hoyt Seven 37 - from 2008 its still doing he's job very well 👌

[@HUKIT.]

I’ve been shooting PSE for years and will continue for many more. My EVL34 for hunting is perfect but I will say that I prefer my PerformX3D to my Citation so maybe performance did have a small impact on his decision but I’d be willing to bet the check from Mathew’s was larger.

[@chriskotaska8124]

Honestly your reviews are huge in how I picked my bows. However, your reviews have intrigued me to try other than just PSE bows I may have not have in the past. Because a Pro changes is no influence on me. That said I really enjoy Chris Bee who is currently with Mathew’s. Even still if I was to ever get a Mathew’s or any of them, it would be because somewhere I felt they delivered more of what I wanted.

[@jeffhartmann2469]

Hi Stephan: Hope your going to Vegas this year for the archery shoot. I’d like to meet you……So, whew….where to begin. I have a Mathews TRX36, a Hoyt Stratos36 and,……an Elite Rezult36 plus an Elite Verdict. I started out being a Hoyt guy..still like them but, I feel that Elite is better for me. The Elite bows are more forgiving and I feel more confident holding the bow back. Don’t ever feel like it’s going to “lunge” forward on me if I start getting a little tired. SO….I will be bringing my Elite Result for my first Vegas shoot and hope I do well….hope to see you there! (FYI..I live in the USA/INDIANA.)

[@brokenarrow6491]

A good shooter can shoot just about any brand bow well. It usually comes down to money. I never followed pro archers careers so they don't have any influence over what I buy or like. One of the top bow manufacturers makes a relentless amount of commercials and there is a dealer on every street corner around here and I still don't shoot their product but that is what sways a lot of people. I had a guy say his bow was way better than mine. I said why is it better? He couldn't answer the question. That's what a saturation of the market can do to sway people to their products.

[@tylerbest1269]

no impact at all for me. I purchased the bowtech reckoning gen 2 coming from a mathews trx 38 gen 1 because I felt it was a better bow overall and very easy to tune. PS: cant wait for your review of it hopefully lol

[@danielschultz955]

Didn’t, Kyle Douglas just leave PSE also?

[@taylorspoolstra1596]

Ya to bow tech

[@lloydwellington5271]

@@taylorspoolstra1596 Hi Taylor from your Oranco family.

[@Lonzo1530]

Steven... What would you reccomend as the top 3D/Target bow currently available?

[@rickarcher300]

Thanks for hitting on this. I thought a similar thing. Amy struggled with the evolve cam bow as well. Even went to a drop away rest. I'll be honest. I struggled with the evolve cam bows when they first came out. I was on field staff with PSE and it was a dream come true. When it got to the point that I just wasn't making the scores I could I decided not to resign up and went to another brand. A few years later I ended up with a xpression 3d and everything fell back into place for me. I have stuck with the EXT and HD cam bows since and always shoot very well. I have bowtech and Hoyt and Athens as well and do well with them. Just not as well as I shoot that hybrid cam PSE. I have however gotten better at tuning and a better mental game so I'll be looking at a newer PSE this year. As for Stephen leaving.. it sucks. I'll admit I'm a fan boy. But I won't be heading out for a mathews. Instead I'll be looking for a xpression 40 or a perform X in green as tribute.

[@TheDbcobra]

I have a performer X in black 60lb

[@kennethosborne6497]

As with this time every year, we see several top name Pro archers changing brands. The big brands of course want to attract the ones who influence sales, & they go where the money is, as their career amongst the top earning money is short-lived. We are already seeing the brand marketing at work, advertising some brag worthy results by recent changes, particularly Darton. Can't see a pro archer changing to a new bow they disliked though.

[@MyFriendsAreElectric]

Who knows, bud. I wonder if the company itself has changed enough to make them harder to work with? I'll tell you this - when I bought a Supra in 2019, the owners manual was very detailed on the cams, let's offs, bow dimensions etc. I just got an Omen and the owners manual tells me NOTHING about the bow at all. It doesn't even tell me what rotating cam letter relates to what draw length and what let off change is available on the string stop, which is insane! To be that lazy about the manual might indicate some kind of level or approach to service! I put in a feedback on their site and got no response to any of this yet.

[@angusjansen6416]

I don’t choose a bow based of who is shooting what at the time. However I feel that if you really examine the top archers really well you can generally sense which ones shoot a similar style of shot to you. This does point me in certain directions. However being left handed with a 32” draw sometimes makes up your mind for you. Unless you want to wait up to 8 months for a bow. My Supra rocked up after 8 months and 2 days later PSE dropped the RTX😂 always the way I suppose. I think those of us who aren’t sponsored are lucky in a way as we can shoot whatever we want. Whilst I think it is good that Hoyt is sponsoring people over here I also think that it is sad that they are the only ones. In the ACT region sponsorship isn’t even a thing. I can’t even get proper coaching.

[@ChilleDxFighteR]

For me the pro’s have some impact as more of a target archer but it mostly comes down to what bow meets the specs I want/need and draw cycle. As I don’t like a huge dump in to the valley. I will shoot what is most comfortable and what I shoot best with even if it’s an old bow. Pro’s do play a bit more of a part in what bows I will consider in adding to my list of bows to shoot to see how I like the bow. I will rule out a bow if there isn’t anyone shooting one at a high level at all such as Martin for quite a while.

[@dfm-jv7ry]

Your videos are tremendously helpful. I find them informative and honest - you give the good and the bad.

[@archerash6695]

Personally what rhe pros shoot doesn't effect my purchasing options. Being very picky I usually watch your reviews and ask shooters I know which a lot of experience. I'm definitely sold on Bowtech and P.S.E. I'm not a fan of Mattews anymore because of 2 major issues, cam bearings and roller guard both hand problems...and other reasons. Running the Supra RTX-37, Bowtech Solution. Thanks for your reviews.

[@ДмитроПерший]

The question is who will present PSE in the 2023? By the way I shoot with Expression too. It's a nice bow.

[@dougbarabe7861]

Mathews must be doing quite well ,, they have some dam good shooters on there team ,,, and they seem to be picking up more these day ,, just need Mike Schlouser and Deepika Kumari on the line up ,,,,

[@BalwinderSingh-hx4qm]

When does Deepika Kumari started shooting compound Doug? She's from my country and i haven't seen her with compound at all?

[@dougbarabe7861]

@@BalwinderSingh-hx4qm as far as I know , she does'nt ,, but she should , and then she should shoot for Mathews ,,, she is the best ,,, so is Mathews ,,,,,,

[@BalwinderSingh-hx4qm]

@@dougbarabe7861 why shoot compound when she rocking in Indian recurve class and I'm a compound Archer and i love my field of shooting. But it doesn't mean that i want every top class Archer to shoot in my class. Grow up kid. Life is hard. And don't expect everyone to be like you other wise you will be dekcuf(reverse it for better understanding) up

[@dougbarabe7861]

@@BalwinderSingh-hx4qm funny how I was just making light of the top pros , I DID NOT MENTION ANY CLASS,, and who cares , and why would you say " grow up kid ,,, over a nothing little comment ,,,,, and then you say " life is hard ,,, where did you get that from ,,,?? for you it must be ,to take a little nothing comment and make a deal out of it ??? lighten up Fran,,,,, life is not hard ,, it's fun , it's rewarding , full of light and love ,,, if you chose it ,,,,peace and joy to you and your family ,,,

[@sheepsfoot2]

Mate your apricots look alright !

[@terrie5663]

I love archery...i shoot all year..( and when i wake up in the night i shoot some more )..it is a stress relief ..and it teaches you a lot about yourself and other things....when im done shooting for the day it is like i have to go back to reality..( im in another world )..i just cant get enough...I have 5 bows now...i don't choose a bow ( or anything ) based on who is shooting or anyone else ( ads / bill boards are a waste as well )... What i do is when i watch world archery shooters ( hunting videos too )...i study them shooting...the cameras pick up a lot... I shoot the bow im interested in at the time ...if it is what im looking for i may get it....i also dont run out and get the next latest bow on the market. For what ever reason Stephen Hansen doesn't shoot for PSE ...It is great that he is still shooting...that is the most important...

[@davidgreer9567]

I don't think it'll impact much. Stephen is good, but he hasn't been as popular since the days of being at the top with Mike Schlouser. He competes in the 3d circuit here in the US and makes some podiums, but not many. Kyle left, as did Sharon Wallace and her husband, both great shooters. PSE did pick up Kris Schaaf, so see how that goes. PSE is definitely lost in the target game. I'm not sure about the hunting side. In my opinion, these pros can win with whatever it's the company they choose or walk away from. It's just a weird feeling about what's going on at PSE. No facts, just weird to me

[@ChilleDxFighteR]

Sharon Wallace didn’t leave BTW

[@danskhus]

@@ChilleDxFighteR Can't amagine Sharon got sacked by pse since she was pretty dominant on the women's 3D scene or what?

[@davidgreer9567]

You're correct. Just Jack Wallace left. I listened to his interview on leaving and thought he said both. That's good for PSE . She dominates women's unknown.

[@hgs3548]

Hi everyone, for me his move to PSE has nothing to do with the material. The professionals live from the sponsorship contracts, among other things, and wherever you get a better offer, you go. Don't many of us do the same? The pros, in my opinion, shoot well with any bow. I think every manufacturer hopes for more sales the more pros they have under contract.The trick is to make us believe that the bow shoots better because a lot of pros shoot the bow. But well, a car is not automatically better because the manufacturer has more employees. I wish Stephan the best of luck.

[@dirtyharry20000]

Nah, wouldn't say that. Reo Wilde had kind of a struggle to find the right bow that fits him and switched from Hoyt to Elite and short after to Mathews. Was maybe also the money but judging on his success after Hoyt there was a different time.

[@BBDragon66]

Maybe for younger and newer archers it is a sales draw, but I don't care myself who is shooting what brand. I will take the word of archers I trust and go try out new bows/accessories and see what I think. There are, I suppose, some fans that love a championship figure and will follow them to whatever brand they shoot just to maintain the common link they feel with that champ.

[@JohnnyP_outdoors]

Well I'm disappointed in PSE myself, got the Stinger Extreme off Ebay and within 8 shots the cable slide twisted and can't get vane clearance it's ridiculous I should have went with a Bear Whitetail like I was going to hell with PSE.

[@jamietwigg4845]

You're are mad at PSE for buying an almost 5 year old bow off ebay? Have you registered it, and called PSE for warranty service?

[@anthonyc4033]

Any person that shoots a certain bow because of a pro is a fool. People need to shoot as many bows as available and then purchase what they feel is the best for them.

[@timbow50]

Can’t imagine why he chose Mathew’s? Probably $ and benefit package. Elite has some fantastic target bows now. It’s all about money mostly. Of course Mathew’s does have awesome incentive checks for 1st place at nearly every high level competition

[@lukebaker1167]

To be honest tho, and I understand the sales and promotion side, does it really matter?? If he wants to shoot whatever he wants then good on him. As long as he’s happy and is performing to the expectations he sets himself…. That’s just my personal opinion though!!!!

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

No effect. I actually will sell my Supra Focus one day when I have enough saved up for an Elite Envision. Comfort and adjustability. 🏹🤠👍

[@Christian.Jensen]

Dont matter to me. I go with the best grip, witch i my opinion is on the win&win black (same as om tve recurves)

[@nickblancett7080]

It's a shame he went to Mathews just because it feels like everyone is shooting Mathews at this point. From a current flagship Mathews shooter.

[@enrique6335]

That seems to be the case in America. Seems like all the 3D events are dominated by the yellow and black shirts. For myself I don't see many people carrying or offering them down here in Mexico. And personally, I find their bows just ugly to look at.

[@waynestevenson9613]

Prolly due to the fact that PSE is under new leadership and owners and everything is up in the air right now could be a motivating factor to seek out a new sponsor. 🤷🏽‍♂️ just sayin.

[@jamietwigg4845]

Pete is still in charge. Hanson had a mental issue, nothing more nothing less, maybe he thinks a little more money, and a new bow may fix it? It's him more than the bow.

[@davidtapia2955]

Target archery has little impact on archery companies. They honestly loose money I would bet on sponsoring certain shooters. Mathews has always put up a ton of money for shooters. Hence why the control the target archery market. Hunting bows control sales in US. Actually I would bet that the average hunter has No Idea who Levi Morgan is. Just my 2 cents.

[@theweekendarcher2056]

I think PSE has lost their way. They where the value for money manufacturer, bow at all price points but recently their prices have exploded and are churning out the same old bows. Take the “ GREATEST BOW EVER “ for example, gone back to a painted riser, reduced axle diameter, removed the limb lock tech still no fixed roller guide and still use the same limb profile. Why would they not look at a parallel limb target set up?

[@brandonpatterson5705]

Kyle signed with Bowtech

[@ultimatejay]

Its all about money, its not the arrow its the Indian. Any good top pro should be able to shoot lights out with any bow out there.

[@tabuklp8761]

1:40 money ... get away ... get a good job with more pay and your okay

[@blacksageanalytics281]

Man trying his best to suck up to pse. Bro you are just disingenuous far too often.

[@enrique6335]

This might explain why he's been selling off a lot of his PSE bows over the past few months on Facebook. A friend of mine purchased a EVO from him not too long ago.

[@BubbaGump777]

It's all about the Benjamin's...

[@jrmathes6567]

I don't think it'll impact PSE that much

[@Voxguitarsrock]

I never buy based on what others are using. Well except for guitars . I'm still shooting my bear whitetail 2 and Cruiser G2. They get the job done when I do my part. Cheers!

[@enoching7]

If anything this tells you PSE got it right when they made the xpression.

[@evanvavoulas4011]

It’s person not the bow, his just getting older

[@AlfredBourque]

money talk

[@DjDirtyCake]

Mathews is alright, but man their team shirts are so ugly

[@shanemccrary9343]

Chasing your tail bro! I can’t even say in words how much this video bothers me! FIRED! Pete!!!, get rid of this stain on your company. PSE archery FAIL VIDEO!

[@jimrodtka852]

I contacted your shop 3 times for archery help, never a reply.......you seem confused why you're not exclusive w/ pse, shoot some more elite's.

[@Sparky513]

Pse has John Dudley lol, one of the best archers of all time. They're gonna be just fine. He switched to PSE from Hoyt. I think that says something in itself. I dont think it will affect their sales at all.

[@Gibsonlife573]

Do they have anybody left I think Sharon Wallace is only one I really don't I don't like this at all

[@enrique6335]

Dave Cousins.

[@evanvavoulas4011]

I don’t care

[@angusjansen6416]

I don’t choose a bow based of who is shooting what at the time. However I feel that if you really examine the top archers really well you can generally sense which ones shoot a similar style of shot to you. This does point me in certain directions. However being left handed with a 32” draw sometimes makes up your mind for you. Unless you want to wait up to 8 months for a bow. My Supra rocked up after 8 months and 2 days later PSE dropped the RTX😂 always the way I suppose. I think those of us who aren’t sponsored are lucky in a way as we can shoot whatever we want. Whilst I think it is good that Hoyt is sponsoring people over here I also think that it is sad that they are the only ones. In the ACT region sponsorship isn’t even a thing. I can’t even get proper coaching.

[@angusjansen6416]

I don’t choose a bow based of who is shooting what at the time. However I feel that if you really examine the top archers really well you can generally sense which ones shoot a similar style of shot to you. This does point me in certain directions. However being left handed with a 32” draw sometimes makes up your mind for you. Unless you want to wait up to 8 months for a bow. My Supra rocked up after 8 months and 2 days later PSE dropped the RTX😂 always the way I suppose. I think those of us who aren’t sponsored are lucky in a way as we can shoot whatever we want. Whilst I think it is good that Hoyt is sponsoring people over here I also think that it is sad that they are the only ones. In the ACT region sponsorship isn’t even a thing. I can’t even get proper coaching.