Mathews Halon X Comp Compound Bow

The Mathews Halon X Comp is a crossover competition bow that does its best work when one archer wants a single rig for indoor spots, 3D, and field. At its $1,399 launch MSRP it undercut the pure-indoor specialists while delivering the thing that actually wins target rounds: a dead-in-hand, vibration-free shot behind a rock-solid wall and a pin that settles the moment you reach full draw. Its 37-inch frame and true 32-inch draw reach make it a natural home for long-draw archers, and the redesigned grip fixed the ergonomic complaints that trailed earlier Mathews target bows. Real-world speed sits around 300 fps with a heavy target arrow at a realistic competition setup, which is exactly right for a discipline that trades velocity for a forgiving, controllable shot. The only cautions are cosmetic and practical rather than structural - inspect the finish on early used units, and remember that draw-length and let-off changes ride on cam modules. What I keep coming back to with this bow is how still it sits after the shot; that stillness is what keeps arrows in the middle when a long round wears you down. It is an excellent choice for the competitive archer who refuses to own a separate bow for every game and is particularly strong across mixed 3D and indoor seasons. Buyers who shoot exclusively indoors and want the steadiest possible hold should also look at the Hoyt Invicta 37 SVX, and those chasing the same long-draw target capability for less should weigh the PSE Citation 36... read full review