Mathews 2026 Bows

[AlphaK9]

We have heard the rumors about a new cam, new colors, with a little more speed. About 1 week ahead of the release- what have you guys heard? There are some competitive bows other companies put out this year- will Mathews be a top contender again? What do they need to produce to get your nod?

Figured it would be fun to start the conversation and look back once they are released to see how accurate the predictions were. Hunt safe, everyone.

 

[Bump79]

Well, my prediction is that Mathews will be a top contender regardless. They always make a good bow and have amazing marketing.

 

[Bump79]

For my nod - I'd like to see them keep getting quieter. The speed of the Lift X is perfectly fine for me. Weight isn't a big deal to me.

A cam tuning system would keep them in the mix for me buying.

 

[Coveyleader]

35+ inch A2A bow. I’d like a new bow, but these short options industria wide are a showstopper .

 

[Bump79]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the new hunting bow be similar to a Title.

 

[dreamingWest]

If they release a 31" Lift X as rumored, that could finally be my goldilocks whitetail bow from Mathews.

I'm excited to see all the new releases. PSE came out swinging with their new speed cams.

 

[aMurderOfCrows]

Most Mathews rumors turn out to be incorrect. Mathews seems to keep a very tight lid on things. I have seen a few posts on the internet people claiming a 30 and 34 inch hunting bow. The 34 I don’t see happening. It’ll take away any potential sale of the Title 34.

 

[aMurderOfCrows]

If they release a 31" Lift X as rumored, that could finally be my goldilocks whitetail bow from Mathews.

I'm excited to see all the new releases. PSE came out swinging with their new speed cams.

If I saw a Halon 32-7 2.0 I’d be all over that. The 32 axle to axle is a real possibility but the 7” brace will probably never happen again with them.

 

[TheTone]

As big as the current 33 inch bows are I have a hard time thinking they’ll go longer with a hunting bow unless they shorten the riser and change the limb angle. If they come out with something 31-32 inch I bet they sell a ton of them.

 

[aMurderOfCrows]

I really liked the halon model of 5-6-7 inch brace heights. I sure the 6” sold ten to one over the others but I had a 32-7 and that thing was pretty nice. A newer, lighter less top heavy version would be sweet.

 

[NMJM]

My prediction is they will tell us their new bow is the best ever!!! It will hold better, be more forgiving and less vibration. At the same time no one will actually shoot it any better than any of the bows they have made in the past 10+ years.

 

[Elkhunterguy]

The name maybe Edge and it will have a hybrid riser with carbon and aluminum with a limb system that has a center fork on it and back to single wide limbs. Kodiak Brown new color?

 

[Tonstone22]

I’m hoping for another 28” model.

 

[aMurderOfCrows]

My prediction is they will tell us their new bow is the best ever!!! It will hold better, be more forgiving and less vibration. At the same time no one will actually shoot it any better than any of the bows they have made in the past 10+ years.

Every single new Mathews thread that comes up somebody will say something like this as if it’s the first time it’s ever been posted.

 

[WVHUNTER99]

I usually see leaked pictures a couple days before the launch but haven't seen anything yet this year.

 

[Tonstone22]

I usually see leaked pictures a couple days before the launch but haven't seen anything yet this year.

I know wtf! Hahaha

 

[alexnelon]

Every single new Mathews thread that comes up somebody will say something like this as if it’s the first time it’s ever been posted.

Easiest prediction in the world because it's always true. One or two little tweaks that don't affect how it shoots and another $50 on the price tag. Same cam for 10 years. Only innovation is in how many proprietary accessories they can tack on.

Then every guy in Wisconsin runs out to put it on a credit card because their favorite influencer tells them how much better it is than the last one.

Groundhog day for the last 10 years.

 

[bowhuntercoop]

All new riser, new cams, smooth mod option, new stabilizers….as of noon tomorrow I can post some pics and all the info! Stay tuned.

 

[aMurderOfCrows]

Easiest prediction in the world because it's always true. One or two little tweaks that don't affect how it shoots and another $50 on the price tag. Same cam for 10 years. Only innovation is in how many proprietary accessories they can tack on.

Then every guy in Wisconsin runs out to put it on a credit card because their favorite influencer tells them how much better it is than the last one.

Groundhog day for the last 10 years.

It’s just a dumb comment. Even dumber to say it like it’s the first time anyone’s seen it. You could basically say the same for every brand. There’s only so much they can do, especially year to year. That said, lasts years riser was completely new.

But if you want to keep shooting your Switchback go ahead. Everyone is fine with it.

 

[alexnelon]

It’s just a dumb comment. Even dumber to say it like it’s the first time anyone’s seen it. You could basically say the same for every brand. There’s only so much they can do, especially year to year. That said, lasts years riser was completely new.

But if you want to keep shooting your Switchback go ahead. Everyone is fine with it.

It stems from frustration that the companies are just milking their fan base. The sandbagging annoys people.

Mathews is pretty open about having their product roadmap done 5+ years out. They already have every little tweak for the next 5 models planned out. Designs, patents, production schedules, everything is done for the next several years.

They just won't put them all on one new bow because they want to release a "new" bow every year.