Mathews Z-Max??

[Bill B.]

A neighbor has a z-max with premier rest, hha sites, 12 carbon arrows, 2 trophy hunter releases, in a case. I really don't need another bow, but always thought I'd like a Mathews. You can't tell this bow has ever been used. He wants $550. Seems like a good buy. What do you guys think?
Bill

[Swamp Monster]

The Z-max is far, far from a new model. I'd say $550 is pretty high. They are selling last years models all set up for that price and sometimes less.
Check out www.archerytalk.com for an extensive list of bows for sale.

[wyle_e_coyote]

I bought my z-max 6 years ago, used form a friend for $250. I think he only paid like $375 brand new. I agree $550 is a bit steep, even set up. I would think in the 3's would be more like it..all set up. The guy I bought mine from upgrades every 1 or 2 years.
It's a good bow, but nothing like their new products. I have taken many animals with it, Bear, grouse, Deer, coyote, fox, squirrel, racoons...ect. It has paid for itself in my eyes..It is about time to upgrade, well..maybe one more year.:rolleyes:

[Swamp Monster]

Yeah, a buddy has a Z-Max, bought it when they first hit the market 6-7 years ago. He is very succesfull with it, just can't convince himself he needs a new one, even though he thinks about it every year. They are a good bow.

[Bill B.]

Thanks guys. I just did a little shopping on Ebay. There are several newer models available in that price range. Thanks for the tips!!
Bill

[fish patroll]

i have a z-max and i love it.but i only paid $600 for it brand new,this was when they 1st came out back in 1997?

[NorthJeff]

I've owned virtually all of them and have had my favorites along the way...as well as a lot of the factory pros around the country. I can honestly say that the Z-max has been one of the best hunting bows Mathews has had and with my experience I can only say it is topped by the LX, and possibly the Switchback but I haven't had time to play with mine yet. The Ultra and Ultra II was also on par with the Z-Max.

It will be faster than all the popular hunting bows Mathews has right now, including the LX and Switchback, and probably as shootable, although a little louder than the Switchback, but not as good all-around as the LX.

Average forgiveness, above-average speed. Many say speed isn't important, and rightfully so on the surface, but consider that a 10fps faster bow can be shot 5#'s lighter to equal another in speed, or KE....some are 12-14fps slower for new bows, so this can be a huge advantage during the late season.

Just some thoughts, but if you can get a good deal on one, I wouldn't hesitate...you won't be held back in performance. However, don't confuse this with the "Z-lite", which has an angled cable gaurd...big differance in both cam and shootability. The Z-Max has the max-cam, which was Mathews longstanding great Cam.

[ArrowFlinger]

I bought my z-max 6 years ago, used form a friend for $250. I think he only paid like $375 brand new. I agree $550 is a bit steep, even set up. I would think in the 3's would be more like it..all set up. The guy I bought mine from upgrades every 1 or 2 years.
It's a good bow, but nothing like their new products. I have taken many animals with it, Bear, grouse, Deer, coyote, fox, squirrel, racoons...ect. It has paid for itself in my eyes..It is about time to upgrade, well..maybe one more year.:rolleyes:

He only paid $375???new??? I want to know where he shops

I too like i have a z-max and i love it.but i only paid $600 for it brand new,this was when they 1st came out back in 1997?

I paid about 600 in '97.
I like it. I will be handing it down to my boy next year and getting a new bow.

As for $550, that sounds a bit steep, guess it depend on accessories, like a pollington etc.

[wyle_e_coyote]

He only paid $375???new??? I want to know where he shops

I too like

I paid about 600 in '97.
I like it. I will be handing it down to my boy next year and getting a new bow.

As for $550, that sounds a bit steep, guess it depend on accessories, like a pollington etc.


Oooops, I guess I was wrong there. I don't recall it being 600 though..
I know I paid 250 for the bow, JUST the bow, no access..

[FASTRNU]

Paid $500 at Jay's the 1st year they were available. Also got a Feathermax the same day for $450. Regular price was $550 for just the bare bow.

[rodboy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36101&item=7169052063&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
go for it..

[ArrowFlinger]

Paid $500 at Jay's the 1st year they were available. Also got a Feathermax the same day for $450. Regular price was $550 for just the bare bow.

Yeh, I got jacked on the price. It was 475 when I first looked at it, but I went to another shop to check out the Oneida's. When I went back the price was up around $750 by the time I added quiver, stabalizer, dozen arrows, so the bow cost about $600, but well worth it.

[ArrowFlinger]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36101&item=7169052063&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
go for it..


Rodboy is this yours????? Or did you sneak into my basement and take a picutre of mine :lol:

[rodboy]

nope.. just saw it on ebay.