Compound Bow Comparator

For Mathews to release a bow after the other flagships were released seemed a little strange to some shooters. However, the Chill X was worth the hype and offered something the other AVS powered bows were missing in the eyes of many, and that is a rock solid back wall. The Chill X is one of the best multi-purpose bows on the market in terms of specifications, and after shooting one; it will be hard to find anything wrong with it. The Chill X is a bit pricey at $1099, although it seems to be competitive with other flagship bows on the market in 2014. Those wanting a single bow to use all year round, really owe it to themselves to try out the Chill X. Read full review...

Mathews has been an industry leader for quality and workmanship for a while now, and the Chill R is another example of that. Although there are not many changes from the Chill R in terms of new technology, shooters not interested in the Chill from last year demanded the changes made for 2014. The Chill R's back wall will not be for everyone, but it is a great shooting bow and will be a favorite for many shooters in 2014. The specifications are perfect for a multipurpose bow, and may make the $999 price tag a bit easier for some guys to justify. Like all archery decisions, the final choice will come down to personal preference; The Mathews Chill R deserves a test shot though. Read full review...

• A truly multipurpose bow that handles every style of archery well
• Rock mods give the draw cycle a firm backwall
• 336 feet per second combined with a 7-inch brace height
• Slimmer grip feels a bit better than older Mathews grips

• 342 IBO rated feet per second
• 3.95-pounds and a 33-inch axel to axel measurement is a great mix between stability and lightweight
• Smooth draw and arrow release

• Some shooters do not like the look of the Geo Lock riser design
• 4.23-pounds seems a bit heavy in comparison with other models
• Same perimeter-weighted AVS cam the Monster bows have featured in the past (although the new Rock Mods offer a slightly different feel on the back end)

• Back wall is a little spongy if you pull into it
• Draw length maxes out at 29.5-inches