Mathew’s vs. elite

[Derek mannens]

I have an elite terrain 2023 and it’s a great bow however I am a big podcast listener and everyone is speaking very highly about the new Mathew’s lift x
I’m an elite guy through n through… is there anyone out there that has shot elites and has switched over to Mathew’s?
Or for the Mathew’s guys what are your thoughts likes and dislikes about the new lift x?

 

[BigSky]

I have owned many Elites and many Mathews bows. So as to “switched over”, no. Even though a couple of my Mathew’s bows are on my list of top 20, namely the Traverse and the V3X 33, as to each company’s whole lineup, in my opinion and based on my personal preferences, Mathews does not hold a candle to Elite. I am aware that I am in the minority there. As to the Lift, I can’t and won’t comment as I have not personally fired one.

 

[dreamingWest]

The Lift X 29.5 and 33 are really good bows and even a decent value when compared to some of the newer carbon and magnesium riser bows. In about two week, Mathews will be releasing their 2026 hunting bows with what appears to be new sizes (31 and 34).

That said, it's best not to become an "X-brand" guy. Just shoot as many bow brands as you can and pick the one you like best. We are in a golden age of compound bows. We have really great options from Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech, PSE, Elite, Prime, Darton, Bear, etc,