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 Z7 is a unique bow that effectively bridges the gap between speed and smoothness. With a forgiving brace height and efficient single cam eccentric system, this bow is a top performer and has a relatively smooth draw cycle. Equipped with a very effective silencing package, the Z7 is a quiet bow with minimal jump and vibration. While the draw length is not adjustable without changing the cam, the proprietary Mathews QCA system simplifies changing the cams significantly. Although the Z7's unique and fresh riser is very light and efficient, some archers are not sure about its appearance. At 30" axle-to-axle length, this lightweight rig is a great choice for tree stand and blind hunters or those hunters who cover a lot of ground carrying the bow all day long. 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

• good blend of smoothness and speed
• stronger, lighter riser with a fresh and unique design
• quiet bow with little vibration
• improved grip is more comfortable

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

• non-adjustable eccentric system
• new riser design does not appeal to some shooters