Mathews TRX 38 G2 Compound Bow

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 IBO speed rating off a 7-inch brace with a humpless C3X draw, a rock-solid back wall, and the minimal hand shock and quiet shot that are the Mathews signature. What I keep coming back to is how planted this bow holds -- the long, stiff bridged riser is the biggest in the family, and it lets the pin sit still through a long scoring round in a way the shorter platforms cannot quite match. The three-mod let-off system lets a shooter choose the valley from the short, alert 70V to the more forgiving 75% and 80%, with the 75% the middle most target archers settle on, and the shared C3X cam means it tunes and feels exactly like its bigger and smaller TRX siblings. It is a bare bow at that price, so budget for a rest, sight, and bars on top, and be ready to carry 4.87 pounds of long target rig over a full round. An excellent bow for dedicated target and 3D archers who want maximum hold stability in a long, quiet, forgiving frame. Buyers who want the same length and mod flexibility at a lower launch price should look at the Bowtech Reckoning 38, and those who prefer a heavier 65% target hold should look at the Hoyt Invicta 37 SVX... read full review