Compound Bow Comparator

The eZ7 by Mathews is a sweet shooting bow that hasn't lost much speed (IBO 321fps) to accomplish its smooth shooting nature. Being whisper quiet due to the design of the bow and the silencing package installed, this bow has all the features that make a bow truly a masterpiece to shoot. The balance of the bow in hand is outstanding and with Mathews offering 3 grip options, an archer can get the feel they are looking for. Any archer who is not seeking blazing speed should give this bow a try. Although not highly marketed as the Z7 Extreme, those archers searching for a new Mathews would greatly benefit by shooting this bow in their quest to make a new purchase. Priced at $999.00, the eZ7 has a demanding price tag, but being a high performance bow with all the quality features Mathews has put into the bow will make it worth the money in many archers eyes. 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...

• Beyond Quiet
• Smoothest Shooting bow in the 2011 lineup
• Highly accurate for a short axle-to-axle bow
• Relatively fast at 321fps IBO
• Comfortable for any draw length

• 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

• Not the most affordable bow

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