Compound Bow Comparator

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...

The Mathews Chill is smooth from the draw to the release of the arrow. With tons of draw length adjustability based on cam modules, the Chill has the potential to appeal to a lot of shooters in all sizes. A speed bow designed for hunting with a forgiving brace height of 7-inches has tons of appeal in the hunting world. Although the back wall is a little mushy and the $999 price tag may be too much for shooters on a budget, the Chill is a great offering for the high demand of speed bows with great shootability options for hunting and it deserves a test shot. Read full review...

• 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

• Compact design based on the Monster platform
• Smooth release and dead in the hand after the shot
• Draw length available between 23-30 inches with modules in half inch increments

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

• Back wall is a little mushy
• $999 price tag