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,

 

[GOninety]

I shot Mathews for awhile, then bought an elite. I have 3 Elites now and 0 Mathews. Check out the enkore as well it’s a great bow.

 

[flyfisher117]

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

Remember to sift through the podcasts and figure out which ones are getting paid to speak highly.

Not saying they’re a bad bow, just lots of paid reviews and praise anymore.

 

[Miflatlander91]

I have had both Mathew’s and elite and like both brands. No doubt Mathew’s has to have the highest marketing budget of all brands. This summer my cousin was in the market for a new bow I went with to the bow shop he was fairly certain he was buying a lift x 33 we walked around and he asked about an elite I told him y I liked them so he shot both and ended up walking out with the elite. Moral of the story most all compounds are pretty dang good these days and the power of Mathew’s marketing is real.


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[Ultracarry]

If Mathew’s sent me a bow every year and selling them was or is how I paid my bills I might shoot one in private ….
marketing -

 

[06 SB]

I have shot quite a few Mathews but no Elites. I did just buy one though. A NOS Omnia for $500. Currently shooting the LiftX 29.5 at 61 pounds w/ 29” draw. It is easy to shoot, quiet, light, fast and at least for me, forgiving. The draw cycle is easy at 61 pounds. The grip is better but still sucks though. I never got more than 2-3 months out of the Mathews strings of the past. The new Match strings have been great after 9 months of shooting.

The good thing about Mathews is they support their bows long term. If I need a new set of limbs for my 2006 Switchback, they can be ordered. It is one of the reasons Mathews bows maintain their value. My Switchback is still worth 300 plus.

 

[GreggB]

As an authorized Mathews Retailer for 20 plus years I have a strong bias to the bows, the company's culture and their treatment towards me as retailer. With that said, most manufactures today make excellent bows that fit the need of individual shooters and bowhunters. Chevy, Ford, Dodge...they all get you from point A to point B.

 

[dtomkidd]

I own and have pretty much only shot Elites. I fired a couple Hoyts in the past. Started with a Terrain and then acquired an Omnia as my main bow and the Terrain is my back up. The Omnia is incredible.

That being said, ive never shot a Mathews but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth that in order to access the full range of draw weights and lengths that bow is capable of you have to buy the corresponding mods to the weight and length you want or need. Why can't it be as simple as just about every other bow manufacturer? Maybe I'm going on about nothing but ive just never liked that idea. With my griping out of the way, I have heard that most people who shoot them love them.

They don't seem to be a bad bow by any stretch of the imagination but I want to be able to adjust my bow without having to buy other mods to make that happen.

 

[BigSky]

In response to dtomkidd above and as to draw weight, Mathews is superior in that draw weight can be changed beyond the normal/standard 10 pound range with a simple module change. That is a huge plus. As to draw length the module change is simple yet costly but less costly than new limbs. Maybe someone more expert than myself as to Mathews can chime in but I speculate the use of the module is, in essence, an either/or prospect. They either need to have an end-user draw length adjustment and forego the module weight change or they have to do it as offered now.

 

[dtomkidd]

In response to dtomkidd above and as to draw weight, Mathews is superior in that draw weight can be changed beyond the normal/standard 10 pound range with a simple module change. That is a huge plus. As to draw length the module change is simple yet costly but less costly than new limbs. Maybe someone more expert than myself as to Mathews can chime in but I speculate the use of the module is, in essence, an either/or prospect. They either need to have an end-user draw length adjustment and forego the module weight change or they have to do it as offered now.

I do agree. Its impressive and far beyond the standard weight range that any other bows are able to be adjusted. Im not hating on Mathews by any means. I hear they make incredible bows. I would never advise against getting one to anybody but I just don't see myself being a Mathews owner. Besides, I like my Elites too much lol