Compound Bow Comparator

The Mathews Monster 7.0 is one of the best fast bows on the market. With low hand shock and vibration, this great shooting and forgiving rig has a smooth (and a bit stiff) draw cycle. While some shooters feel a little hump closer to the end of the draw cycle, others are pleasantly surprised with the lack of it. With a longer AtA length, the Monster 7.0 is good for both hunting and 3D shooting. A lot of archers and hunters strongly agree that this is one of the best fast bows on the market: it's smooth, forgiving, and very well balanced. Overall, this bow is a great choice for everyone who likes fast and accurate bows with a smooth (but a bit stiff) draw cycle. Read full review...

The Mathews Monster is a fast and aggressive bow with a stiff draw cycle. While its short valley is something many archers will have to get used to, the back wall is very solid. While this is a super fast bow, it does have a notable hump closer to the end of the draw cycle. Being a very fast and aggressive bow, the Monster is definitely not an all-around bow and, therefore, will not fit everyone. It is not the best choice for beginners or someone who only shot smooth single cam bows. Conversely, this rig is a good choice for those shooters, who like fast bows, don't mind aggressive draw cycle, and have a good form. Read full review...

With a stiff draw cycle, the Mathews Monster XLR8 is an extremely fast bow - in fact, it's one of the fastest rigs out there. While the valley is short and requires getting used to, the back wall is very solid. Being a very fast and aggressive bow, the Monster XLR8 is definitely not an all-around bow and, therefore, will not fit everyone. While this super fast rig will be a great choice for some big game hunters in a good form, it's definitely not the best choice for beginners or average shooters in a poor form. In other words, those hunters who are used to fast and stiff bows will enjoy shooting this bow, whereas others might dislike it due to its aggressiveness and non-forgiveness. Overall, this is a great bow for a smaller percentage of experienced shooters with good archery skills. Read full review...

• One of the best speed bows on the market
• Very forgiving for a speed bow
• Has a smooth draw cycle
• Has minimal shock and vibration
• Modular-adjustable eccentric system
• Well balanced and stable bow with a solid back wall

• Extremely fast and powerful bow
• Surprisingly quiet for the speed
• Modular adjustable eccentric system

• Extremely fast and powerful bow
• Relatively quiet for the speeds it generates
• Modular adjustable eccentric system

• The draw cycle is a bit stiff (but smooth)

• Aggressive and stiff draw cycle
• Short valley

• Stiff and aggressive draw cycle
• Short valley