Compound Bow Comparator

The Triax was appreciated by almost every shooter laying hands on the bow last year out of the Mathews factory in Sparta, Wisconsin for being the most quiet and vibration free bow they ever felt. Many said this was the best it could get. However, Mathews engineers took this as a challenge, and produced the Vertix, which has 20% less vibration than the Triax! For those impressed by what they thought was the best, they will be excited to see how it has become even better with the Vertix. Shooters will love a bow with the ability to go from 50-75-pounds without the need to purchase new limbs or even have a bow press to change out the cam modules. However, if shooters are not interested in having a bow with different draw weights so easily available, the shorter 30-inch Vertix is still a sweet little bow, which Mathews says is the quietest and most vibration free rig they have ever produced. Everything about this rig was made with hunters in mind, and for that reason alone, shooters should feel confidence in this flagship model knowing the end result was created to be in the woods. For an MSRP of $1099, Mathews is competitively priced with other aluminum riser flagship models. However, this price may be a little steep for some potential buyers. All bow purchases come down to personal preference, but the Mathews Vertix has a lot to get excited about. Read full review...

Mathews has a formula that works well for them and their customer base. The 2018 Triax is another take on a compact hunting bow, where engineers were focused on making the Triax as invisible as passible. The tagline "Stealth is Lethal" truly rings through with the latest from Mathews for 2018. On paper, the Triax seems to be just another compact hunting bow. However, the feel, balance, draw, and after the shot dynamics of the Triax make it something many shooters are going to become believers about. Mathews has created another maneuverable hunting bow, built for diehard bow hunters to take to the woods with them this fall. With performance up to 343 feet per second, a proven cam system, and a 28-inch axel-to-axel measurement, the Triax is going to get the nod for tons of shooters in 2018. The 6-inches of draw length adjustment in addition to the amazing finish options should help off set the $1099 suggested retail price and 4.4-pound bare weight measurement. Shooters wanting the best in short axel to axel bow technology from an industry giant, should have exactly what they are looking for in the Mathews Triax. Read full review...

• Switchweight Technology is a brand new module development
• 343 feet per second, 30-inch axel-to-axel hunting bow
• Option for 80% or 85% let-off
• New Engage grip, or side plate options are extremely comfortable

• 7 very high-end finish options make the bow look amazing
• 6-inches of draw length adjustability from 24.5-30.5-inches
• Choice between 75% or 85% let-off
• One of the most dead in hand bows ever 

• Although competitive, the $1099 price tag can be a bit pricey for some
• Switching draw weights, could require drastically different set ups

• Shorter frame not for all shooters
• Bare bow weight of 4.4-pounds may be too heavy for some
• MSRP of $1099