Compound Bow Comparator

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 on top, the way any competition rig does. What I keep coming back to is how quiet and planted it feels for a bow this quick - the caged riser and 3D Damping give it a stillness at the shot you expect from a hunting flagship, not a speed-brace target bow. The two-mod let-off lets a shooter pick between an aggressive 70V wall and a relaxed 80% valley, both backing up against a back wall firm enough to feel like limb stops. Real chronograph readings land around 290 fps at 60 pounds with a target arrow and climb past 300 with lighter shafts or full weight, so there is genuine speed on tap for long 3D and field shots. The Engage grip is the one part most competitive owners swap for flatter side plates, an easy and expected fix. An excellent bow for 3D and field archers who want speed and a rock-steady, quiet shot in one platform, and it is particularly strong as a longer-axle crossover for the archer juggling target seasons and fall hunting. Buyers who want maximum on-the-line stability should also look at the Hoyt Invicta 37 SVX, and those who want more let-off flexibility and a more forgiving brace at the same price should look at the PSE Citation 36. Read full review...

An MSRP of $1899 is a ton of money to spend on any compound bow, regardless of the style of archery or brand. The Hoyt Invicta 37 SVX is expensive, and for some shooters may be really hard to justify. For others, having a Hoyt target bow designed to put shooters in the best possible position to win tournaments and prize money, the confidence and dependability from a really trusted company may be worth the cost. After the initial sticker shock, which again is a sizable amount, the Invicta 37 is an outstanding bow. There is a finish option for every shooter, the specifications allow shooters to use this model for indoor or 3D leagues, and the draw weight range puts this bow as a contender for anyone on the market for a high end target rig. There is a ton of technology packed into this model, a fair amount of customization to specifically match individual setups, and the modular grip are all areas providing shooters with a great overall experience. This model will more than likely not be a staple at the local bow shop to try out before buying. Shooters will more than likely need to trust Hoyt and the design team on hitting a homeroom, or attempt to attend a shoot where some models may be located to take a test shot with. As a true target bow, the Invicta 37 SVX has a great deal to offer the serious archer needing the edge to earn a few more points to get on more podiums. Read full review...

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• Quiet, dead-in-hand shot with almost no vibration or grip feedback - the 3D Damping pulled straight from Mathews' hunting flagships
• Rock-solid, limb-stop-firm back wall from the new C3X cam shape that holds the pin dead-steady on the middle
• Smooth, linear draw with no hump into the valley - the cam builds to the wall without a speed spike or a dump
• Caged riser above the grip drops the weight off the top hand, lowering the center of gravity for a planted, stable aim
• Genuinely quick for a target rig off the 6.5-inch brace, with the quiet signature to double as a longer-axle hunting bow

• Modular grip options
• Technology driven platform with proven success
• Fully designed target bow from a major company

• Some owners find the Engage grip a touch round in the back and easy to torque - the flat side-plate option or aftermarket inserts drop straight on for a flatter, more defined hand
• The 70V mod runs an aggressive, short valley that keeps you pulling hard into the wall - shooters wanting a deeper, relaxed hold should fit the 80% mod

• The sticker price is $1899