Hello everyone,
Background: Considering to "upgrade" from my current Hoyt Powermax I purchased new in early 2018, I'm 6'4" with a 30 inch draw (heard Matthews runs an inch shorter than Hoyt for same "length"). So short axle to axle bows are kind of out of question due to available draw length and string angle. Considering a Matthews Traverse/Hoyt Helix Ultra/BowTech SR6 since the price point will be great since the 2020 just dropped and everyone is raving about the VXR.
Bottom Line: Comparing specs on the bows there is not much advantage to any of the newer bows in the numbers, currently shooting 60lbs draw 31 inch 425 grn arrow (17% FOC) arrow at 275 FPS. The IBO speeds are not very different, the new bows are heavier or same weight, I haven't shot any of them to see if the "draw cycle, cams, back wall, or holding on target" is just marketing BS or placebo effect. I shoot pretty lights out with the Powermax, how do y'all choose when its time for an upgrade or y'all just keeping up with the Jones'?
Very Respectfully,
Andrew
Background: Considering to "upgrade" from my current Hoyt Powermax I purchased new in early 2018, I'm 6'4" with a 30 inch draw (heard Matthews runs an inch shorter than Hoyt for same "length"). So short axle to axle bows are kind of out of question due to available draw length and string angle. Considering a Matthews Traverse/Hoyt Helix Ultra/BowTech SR6 since the price point will be great since the 2020 just dropped and everyone is raving about the VXR.
Bottom Line: Comparing specs on the bows there is not much advantage to any of the newer bows in the numbers, currently shooting 60lbs draw 31 inch 425 grn arrow (17% FOC) arrow at 275 FPS. The IBO speeds are not very different, the new bows are heavier or same weight, I haven't shot any of them to see if the "draw cycle, cams, back wall, or holding on target" is just marketing BS or placebo effect. I shoot pretty lights out with the Powermax, how do y'all choose when its time for an upgrade or y'all just keeping up with the Jones'?
Very Respectfully,
Andrew