Hoyt vs Mathews

[stp524]

What does the 2006 Trykon XL and the 2007 Vectrix XL weight? Nothing I could find in the Hoyt catalog has weight. How do these weights compare with the Mathew's Switchback XT which weighs 4.25 lbs. according to their specs? Thanks!

[lumpy]

Much more than the parker I shoot at 2.7 lbs

[Springer4Ever]

They make other bows other than Mathews? :D

[huntr4life]

i dont know what the weights are, but i shoot a hoyt vtec and my dad shoots a trykon and we both love are bows. i think you will be happy with a slightly heavier bow. usually it is easier to hold steady than a light weight one, plus more weight probably means a stronger, more reliable bow.

[Swamp Monster]

I wouldn't waste my time looking at the weight specs they give to be honest. A base weight measurement will not tell you how well they feel in your hand or how well they balance for you, both at fulldraw and at rest. Actual weight, and perceived weight can be much different based on feel and balance. Don't worry about what either claims, just do a side by side comparison to get your answer.

[lumpy]

hey swampmonster................there's the answer, throw all the b.s. out the window , what the hell does weight have to do with the bow?? what about speed????

you are absolutely right on . Balance and feel. I laugh at everyone comparing specs. Hell if that was the case we all would be waiting in line for our 36-24-36 wife lottery to come in, along with our high matenence bill to go along with it.

Put a few in your hands and shoot them , If the facility does not allow it then move on to a different shop that does , they want your business more.

I got luck with a light bow that fits the bill for me and one of my better friends is a Parker rep and he is hard pressed to get me to move into a new bow cause I found one that hits the target for me.

You don't purchase a pair of hunting boots based on specs but rather try them on to see what fits.

Good luck with the choice.

Lumpy

[HoytKimberShimano]

Yep, the last two are right on the mark.

The other day I thought that I'd take my stabilizer off, just to see if I could feel the difference - not in weight, but just shock and overall sound. WOW, it really lightened the bow up and I shot much much worse. The bow was just not as stable. I'm not saying a heavier bow is good, just that once you get over some initial shock at the bow weight it MIGHT be more stable for YOU to shoot.

Only one way to find out though....go SHOOT them for yourself.

[booner]

They make other bows other than Mathews? :Dthats the first i`ve heard of this!

[stp524]

Thanks for the replies. I plan on "trying a couple on" and getting a good feel for what feels right, possibly this weekend. --sp

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