Compound Bow Comparator

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Version2009 Mathews Drenalin2008 Mathews Switchback XT2010 Mathews Drenalin LD
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Mathews DrenalinMathews Switchback XTMathews Drenalin LD
Specifications
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2009 Mathews Drenalin2008 Mathews Switchback XT2010 Mathews Drenalin LD
Brace Height7 "7.5 "7 "
AtA Length33 "31 "37 "
Draw Length25 " - 30 "25 " - 30 "26 " - 31 "
Draw Weight40 lbs - 70 lbs40 lbs - 70 lbs40 lbs - 70 lbs
IBO Speed320 fps315 fps315 fps
Weight3.85 lbs4.25 lbs4.15 lbs
Let-Off65% or 80% 65% or 80% 65% or 80%
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Mathews DrenalinMathews Switchback XTMathews Drenalin LD
Summary
Summary review written by our editors.

The Mathews Drenalin is a fast, light, and compact bow with a unique slim feel. Even though the Drenalin entered the market in 2007 it continues to remain one of the lightest bows on the market due to its advanced limb design. Despite its low weight the bow's limbs hold up to torque very well even at full draw. The Drenalin inherited both smooth draw and quietness from the Mathews Switchback, its successful predecessor. It's a great choice for average shooters and those hunters who cover a lot of ground carrying the bow all day long. Read full review...

The Mathews Switchback XT is a superior quality bow from the Mathews Switchback series. This is a very quiet, compact, and forgiving bow. When it comes to shootability this rig is even smoother than the original legendary Switchback. A short 31" axle-to-axle length makes it the ideal bow for both tree stand hunting and blind hunting. Read full review...

Introduced in 2008, the Mathews Drenalin LD is a light and fast compound bow with a great slim feel specifically designed for archers with longer draw lengths. It's one of the lightest bows on the market thanks to its enhanced limb design. As a result, this bow is a great choice for those who cover a lot of ground. Also, the bow has a smooth draw cycle and shootability characteristics especially for archers with the draw length of 28" and longer. Read full review...

Mathews DrenalinMathews Switchback XTMathews Drenalin LD
Pros
  • very lightweight yet fast and stable
  • smooth and quiet
  • solid wall at full draw
  • smooth and fast single cam bow
  • low noise and vibration
  • high maneuverability
  • great value for money
  • very lightweight yet fast and stable
  • smooth and quiet
  • solid wall at full draw
Mathews DrenalinMathews Switchback XTMathews Drenalin LD
Cons
  • non-adjustable cam system (cam needs to be replaced for individual draw lengths)
  • non-adjustable eccentric system
  • non-adjustable cam system (cam needs to be replaced for individual draw lengths)
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out of 14 reviews
  • For a light bow, it is a wonderful bow.
    by William Pitts from Wisconsin
  • Nice bow, lots of bang for the buck
    by Jacob Hemstock from Osakis, Minnesota
  • Bow to be reckoned with!
    by Jason Rayner from New Richland, MN
  • By far the best bow I have ever owned/shot or touched, mathews really nailed it with this one.
    by Shaun Johnston from Beaver Dam, WI, USA
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out of 15 reviews
  • Great bow. One of mathews best!
    by William Pitts from Wisconsin
  • This was my first and by far the best Mathews bow I've owned.
    by Myles Hansel from Flowery Branch, Georgia
  • great bow
    by MKE from Florida
  • Sweet bow ahead of its time.
    by Matt Nonnenmacher from Marietta, ohio
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out of 2 reviews
  • Great all purpose bow
    by Ron from Ontario, Canada
  • Doesnt get much better than this
    by Tyler from Roanoke , Virginia
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Mathews DrenalinMathews Switchback XTMathews Drenalin LD
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