Mathews 2021 Bow Line-Up

[cravingame]

Mathews Unveils New Bows for 2021​

 

[Fadetoblack188]

No thanks. Vxr it is

 

[Billy Goat]

The cable guard being center seems like a good idea.

Not crazy about smaller "Slim limbs". Riser is a little more cut out.

The integrate target rest looks pretty nice, pricey.

The Atlas interests me.

 

[rodney482]

Atlas ... 310 fps. Nice marketing

 

[Billy Goat]

Atlas ... 310 fps. Nice marketing

Yeah just noticed it goes 29.5-34" and they rate the speed at 34".

That's south side bull stuff.

 

[TheTone]

Not much new, I came close to buying a vxr but in the end couldn’t justify it. I wonder how much clearance there is for some rests and the roller guard? Watching a video earlier it did look like it may be close with some

 

[Roosterstraw]

Why would they release a 27” and 31” when they just released a 28” and 31.5” last year? Is there anything else different about this year vs last year besides ata, cut outs & roller guard?

 

[Billy Goat]

Different limbs. New limb pockets.

Probably different top hats with different limbs.

I was hopeful they would go longer ATA not shorter.

 

[Zac]

Atlas ... 310 fps. Nice marketing

Lol up to 350 fps.

 

[rodney482]

Yeah just noticed it goes 29.5-34" and they rate the speed at 34".

That's south side bull stuff.

The day someone makes a 7.75 BH that shoots 350 I will own it...

 

[Billy Goat]

The day someone makes a 7.75 BH that shoots 350 I will own it...

Right, I was looking the specs over scratching my head wondering how they got the 350.

But I can't imagine what the draw curve would be like to do 350 on 7 3/4. I doubt you would really want to shoot it.

 

[Pullmyfinger]

Why would they release a 27” and 31” when they just released a 28” and 31.5” last year? Is there anything else different about this year vs last year besides ata, cut outs & roller guard?

A pretty odd lineup with the similar ATA lengths.
The slimmer limbs is an interesting change.

I guess they were trying to smooth out the draw of the VXR.
I don't have any issues with the draw on my VXR, but it seems like many people do, based on some forum posts.

 

[journeyman713]

This time every year, I look with much anticipation, what my next Bow will be...
This time every year, I like my Solo cam just a little bit more.

 

[Pullmyfinger]

Lol up to 350 fps.

Quite a price jump for the 34.5" version.

 

[Billy Goat]

Quite a price jump for the 34.5" version.

I'd guess it's to make up for the limited market. Not that many 33-34" draw shooters. Probably won't be a big seller, but it will be one of few options for those past 32".

 

[JeffRaines]

Yeah I’ll be keeping my VXR as well. Some of the stuff is interesting for sure, but nothing is screaming “buy me”.

 

[Reburn]

Man I was really hoping for a longer ata option. The atlas isnt doing it for me. V3 is interesting but I dont feel like dropping 1200 and waiting for who knows how long. Also I dont fit in the damn V3 with a 31.25" draw length. Looks like the traverse and VXR are staying.

Feel like mathews took a swing at 2021 and wiffed it.

 

[roosiebull]

Has nothing to do with prices. Mathews does not believe that carbon is an appropriate medium for a bow riser.

they also use to claim the superiority of solo cams things change....

 

[fatlander]

I shot the 31 today.

Set at 29” 70# 85% let off

I wasn’t super impressed. With no stabilizer or sight, it wants to lean back towards the shooter which means it should balance out well with front weight and a sight. There is a pretty significant hump at the end of the draw cycle, too significant for the speed it puts out IMHO. It’s just as dead in the head as my triax was. Zebra strings are still trash from the factory. I can’t believe the price tag on that bow with the threads that were on it.

Final thoughts: It’s a VXR. If you want a 31” bow that holds really well and has switch weight technology, get a VXR for significantly less money. If you must have the new first lite camo, a roller guard with a neat badge on it, and an updated nose job; get the V3.


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[Pullmyfinger]

Yeah I’ll be keeping my VXR as well. Some of the stuff is interesting for sure, but nothing is screaming “buy me”.

True. I have a VXR 31.5, so the new V3 31 doesn't show enough difference for me to get one.
I'm not saying that I won't buy one, just that there really isn't a substantial difference.

I noticed that it did drop a little bit of weight though.

I'm undecided on what I'm going to spend my money on this year. I recently sold my Traverse and am looking for another bow to complement my VXR. I'm just not sure what will get me to open my wallet.

I don't want anything longer than 33". Some areas I hunt are just too tight for me to want a longer bow than the Traverse I had.
I've owned a couple of Halon 6's and was OK with the string angle/nose contact with that bow.

From having owned those 30" bows, I don't think I want to go shorter than a 30" ATA.
I'm a little over a 28 1/2" draw length.

Back to the current lineup: Not including the Atlas, since that draw length range isn't for me. They named that bow model accurately. LOL.
V3-27
VXR 28
V3-31
VXR 31.5 (which I already own)

Among those, I'm not sure if I'll buy any of those. Maybe I'll search for a used Vertix (30")

Mathews has a pretty cluttered lineup for 2021. That'll happen occasionally as they transition from one product range into another.

They'll certainly dump the VXR 28 and 31.5 models next year. Perhaps they will bring in a V3-33 next year.