Mathews Bow Reviews

The Bottom Line:The Mathews V3X 29 is the compact half of the 2022 V3X platform, and it fixes the one thing that divided shooters on its predecessor: the draw. At $1,199 launch MSRP it lands in the heart of the flagship class and earns the spot with a real 326 fps at 30 inches, one of the quietest shots on the market... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews TRX 38 G2 is the Gen 2 refresh of the bow that anchored the middle of the TRX target ladder -- the same forgiving 38-inch platform, now driven by the C3X Crosscentric cam and carrying the new-for-2021 75% let-off mod the original 2018 bow never had. Launched at $1,849, it pairs a 329 fps... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews TRX 36 is the fast, stable middle of the 2020 TRX target line - a 36-inch bow that pairs a 334 fps IBO speed rating with the smooth, linear C3X draw and the dead-in-hand shot that is the Mathews signature. Launched at $1,849 as a bare bow, it asks the buyer to add a rest, sight, and stabilizers... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews V3 31 is the steady, forgiving half of the 2021 V3 platform - a 31-inch flagship that holds like a target bow, shoots like a hunting bow, and whispers like nothing else in its class. At $1,199 launch MSRP it sits squarely in the flagship field and earns its place with a dead-solid hold, a... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews V3 27 is a compact flagship that refuses the usual compromise - it delivers the silence, speed, and steady hold of a much larger bow in a 27-inch package built for tight country. At $1,199 launch MSRP it lands in the heart of the flagship class, and it earns the spot: a real 326 fps with... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews Tactic is the value entry into the brand done right: at $849 launch MSRP it revives the beloved Chill platform and dresses it in flagship trickle-down - the Zero-Tolerance axle, the Top Hat tuning system, and wider limbs - instead of cutting corners to hit a price. It lists 335 fps and delivers... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Stoke is one of the most feature packed youth bows on the market. It literally has the flagship Mathews Crosscentric cam system as the driving force of the rig, and the rest of the bow fits the bill of being a high-end adult hunting bow. The $999 price tag is high end as well, but considering the... read full review

The Bottom Line:Mathews has created another legendary hunting bow with the VXR platform, and the 31.5 has the potential to be the favorite of the two models offered for 2020. The slightly longer axle-to-axle measurement, and the amazingly long riser length make the VXR 31.5 one of the most compact, stable bows ever... read full review

The Bottom Line:Mathews has perfected the compact hunting bow, and continues to make fine tune adjustments year after year in order to release a product better than the previous. Although these changes may not seem like much from one year to the next, over time, the changes become significant. The line between success... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Traverse is a winner all around. Yes, it has an older style cam system, and it weighs more than other comparable size bows. However, the cam style is a beloved Mathews cam with proven performance and results, and the added weight will help the firm hold on target and will be hardly noticeable in... read full review

The Bottom Line:The TX-5 is a Mathews bow specifically designed for shorter draw archers in mind. Although some will look at the TX-5 and say it is nothing more than a Triax with a 5-inch brace height, those interested in the extra speed are not going to care too much about what the TX-5 resembles. The Triax was a popular... read full review

The Bottom Line: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... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Mathews TRX 38 was the bow that brought the 40-inch TRX target platform down to a more manageable 38 inches for 2018 -- the same long dual-bridge riser and mini-Crosscentric cam, now in a shorter, lighter frame splitting the brace height between the original TRX 7 and TRX 8. Launched at $1,799.99,... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Avail is a great bow choice with the serious female shooter in mind. Ladies have a decent selection of bows, but the selection gets smaller when considering bows designed specifically for ladies, and ones with top of the line technologies. The Avail offers everything the flagship Mathews bows offer,... read full review

The Bottom Line: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,... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Halon X is a nice addition to the 2016 Mathews lineup giving shooters wanting a bit longer axel to axel measurement an option to go with. Many folks like shooting different styles of archery, which keeps them shoot reps all year round. The Halon X allows shooters the ability to shoot the exact... read full review

The Bottom Line:The Halon 32 when paired with the 6-inch brace height is a great hunting bow! There is added stability with the longer axel to axel measurement, IBO speeds reaching 343 feet per second, and some amazing looking camo patterns to really make shooters interested in the purchase of a new Mathews for 2017.... read full review