Compound Bow Comparator

The Halon 6 should be a popular bow in the hunting world for Mathews. There are some shooters wishing to see a longer axel to axel flagship bow from Mathews, but the Monster Wake for 2015 may be close enough to a longer Halon for Mathews to even consider building one in the future. For those skeptical of the No Cam for 2015 based on the slightly sluggish speed, the Halon 6 should be considered an improvement with the engineering of that cam system combined with the beloved AVS cam system. The Halon 6 is a shooter, and despite its compact size, actually feels like a bigger bow than the amount of space it takes up. The weight will be a point many haters will gravitate towards, but in all honestly a few ounces should not make a giant difference in most situations. Those wanting a great performing bow from one of the most respected names in the business should give the Halon 6 a shot. 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...

• Speed of 345 feet per second with a comfortable draw cycle
• 5-inches of draw length adjustment between 25.5-30.5
• Short bow with a longer feel

• 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

• 4.5-pound bare bow may not be what some want in a hunting bow
• MSRP of $1099

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