Mathews Title 34 Review

Editors' review

Mathews Title 34 is the shortest and fastest member of the 2025 Title family, built for archers who prioritize speed and maneuverability over maximum forgiveness. With a true 34-inch axle-to-axle and a tight 6-inch brace height, it pushes an official IBO of 343 fps - the highest in the Title lineup - and independent chronographs confirm 322-328 fps at 29 inches / 70 lbs / 350 grains, making it genuinely quick for a dedicated target bow. Draw lengths run 24.5-29.5 inches in half-inch steps, with 50-70 lb Switchweight modules and 70/75/80 % let-off. Bare bow weight sits at 4.38 lbs. Limb Shift tuning, Bridge-Lock integration, and the full BOND grip system are carried over unchanged from its longer siblings. At $1,599 it is the same price as the 40-inch version, yet many users report it feels closer to a high-end hunting bow than a pure indoor target platform. The aggressive cam and short brace produce a draw cycle that is noticeably stiffer and more demanding than the 36, 38, or 40, with a very narrow valley that punishes even slight relaxation. Archers with draws over 29 inches frequently complain of severe string angle and facial interference. While it dominates in speed-focused 3D classes and short-draw indoor divisions, the consensus on forums is that the Title 34 sacrifices too much forgiveness for most serious target shooters compared to the longer models.

Finish

Identical textured black or white powder-coat riser with white limbs as standard. The shorter limbs and higher preload seem to accelerate finish chipping around pocket edges more than on the 36-40 models. Several owners have already added clear vinyl wraps or cerakote to protect high-wear areas - something rarely mentioned with the longer Titles.

Riser

31-inch deflexed riser with full Bridge-Lock sight/stabilizer ports and standard threaded holes. The shorter overall length makes the bow feel nose-heavy without the 8-oz brass weight, and balance shifts dramatically when adding typical 10-12 inch front bars + 10-12 inch back bars. Many users run 14-16 oz total front weight just to calm it down.

Grip

Same BOND Engage grip as the rest of the series - thin, slick, and polarizing. The shorter riser amplifies any torque induced by grip pressure, so the stock grip is replaced even faster on the 34 than on the longer models.

Limbs

Short, highly preloaded split limbs with perimeter brass weights. Zero-tolerance pockets and full damping package keep it quiet (≈79-80 dB), but the limbs work harder than on longer Titles, leading to occasional reports of limb splintering at 2000+ shots when run at 70 lbs continuously.

Eccentric System

Switchweight cams identical in function to the rest of the Title line. Limb Shift still works perfectly. The aggressive timing and 6-inch brace combine to make the valley extremely narrow - described by many as "binary-cam narrow." Let-off feels lower than advertised at 80 % on some early production bows.

Draw Cycle/Shootability

Stiff, fast, and unforgiving. Peaks early and hard, then drops abruptly into a rock-solid but very short valley. Any relaxation forward results in the string trying to rip your arm off. Hold weight is high even at 80 %. Once tuned, it shoots incredibly flat and fast, but the margin for error is tiny compared to the 38 or 40. Most reviewers say it is the least "target-friendly" Title despite being marketed as one.

Usage Scenarios

Best suited for short-draw archers (≤28.5") shooting speed classes in 3D, known-distance field, or indoor spots where maximum velocity outweighs forgiveness. It is less popular in pure Vegas/face indoor leagues, where the longer 36-40 models dominate podiums. Several top pros who initially ordered the 34 have quietly switched back to 36 or 38 after a few months of competition.

Summary

The 2025 Mathews Title 34 is the fastest and most aggressive Title ever made, but it is also the least forgiving and most polarizing. It delivers genuine speed that few pure target bows can match, yet sacrifices the relaxed, dead-in-hand feel that made the Title series famous. At the same $1,599 as the far more stable 38 and 40, most serious target archers consider it overpriced for what it actually offers in competition. Unless you are a short-draw shooter who needs every possible fps and can live with a binary-cam-like draw, the Title 36 or 38 will almost certainly be the smarter buy in this lineup.