Why the funny feelings about Mathews?

[MathewsMan82]

Mathews is the best thats way no one can catch us

[Speedgoat]

People dog eeeevery brand, not just mathews

its just a bias. they arent baaaaad bows lol. alot of bow companies are good. i know bowtech is a christian based company and gives discount to military folk.

Ethnocetrism!!! People get comfortable where they are and change just scares them. Besides, most stick with the first bow that actually feels good. I do not like the grips on any other bows than Bowtechs. Personal choice, but they all kill deer

[billinkb]

Ya'll are to funny.

I can't bad mouth them because I've never owned one. I have shot a couple. Seemed to be pretty quiet and fast. The only reason I don't shot a Mathews is that I don't care for the local dealer. If it was'nt for that, I'd give them a try.

Killed lots of animals with PSE and the Bowtech which I'm currently shooting. No problems with either.

I knew this was going to be a fun Tread!

[Rocohunter07]

Hey Goldeneagle Do you have anymore of those? they are great!

[BuffaloHump]

Hey GoldenEagle, keep em coming. I don't care who you are, that's funny...

[Goldeneagle]

Nope. That's it. I need to work on some new ones. Glad ya'll liked them.

[acearrow]

these type of threads are great. Love seeing you guys get all worked up. lol.
Went from Martin to Elite and back to Martin. Just trying new bows. My 09 Firecat had a MSRP of $599. Got it for less. Specs and everything else about it will compete with any of the other brands that sell for 2-300 more. All makers of bows have a good product out there, just depends on what you like and what you are looking for. Opinions are like , well, you know. Kind of like sports teams, we all have a favorite and some fans just get a little more passionate than others.(you know who you are, and so do we by your posts) By the way, Go STEELERS.

[Speedgoat]

Mathews Pictures are so different than what you have of these other no name bows??? PSE?? What does that stand for? Pull Shoot Explode?

See I told you the Mathews Pictures are different, they aren't copy machine queens!











PS. I can do this for a LONG time!

That bow and buck combo is really pretty, but lose that mug before you send it out again.....whew!

[KingsX]

Mathews USED to be good.....now they are chasing speed and not as smooth anymore!

MATHEWS SUCK!

[swoledouglas]

I take it all with good humor. I mess with my buddies that shoot bowtec and hoyt and they mess with me for shooting a mathews. It is all in good fun. I never take it as anything other than friendly rivalry. On that note: Mathews Rules

[Speedgoat]

I was just thinking, is it not funny that Mathews, Hoyt, and Bear bows all have people's named attached to them as if they were Royalty? Like, "I love to hear my name everytime my bows are mentioned" kind of stuff. While on the other side of that, Bowtech provides bows for the working man without all of the glitz and glamour and arrogance attached to them. By the way, you spell Bowtech with an "H" on the end.

[Uncle Saggy]

I can't help myself........
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That's actually funny right there!

Like I said before, I own a DXT and prefer it best!

Here's my thought on the anti Mathews comments (anatomy of a Mathews, sheep, etc)
Ever notice that every half-rate knife company states that their knives "are as good as Chicago Cutlery" or how about every wanna-be piano manufacturer's claim to be as good as a Steinway? HUMMMM.....Just saying, if they were that good why compare to another brand, shouldn't quality speak for itself?
Ever hear Mathews compare themselves to a competitor? Just a thought

[Uncle Saggy]

Compounds are like anything else, you have your likes and dislikes. I will give Mathews credit for the school programs. I wish 3-D was run close to the same way, then it would place more on a shooters ability rather than just pure speed. With that said Mathews simply assembles a product, they do not nor have they ever manufactured anything. Mr. Mathews also misappropriates the tecnology from other sources and passes them off as his ideas. If you truley sit down with an open mind and compare all compounds, what makes a Mathews several hundreds of dollars more? There are only 2 limb makers, Gordan Glass and Barnesdale, There are only about 3 companies that machine risers and cams. There are a lot of string manufactures out there now, bolts, how different can they be? Several years ago the Mathews rep came by the shop I helped out at and wanted the owner to handle Matews. The owner laid two of our mid line bows on the counter and said, lay yours up there and convince me that your top end bow is " better" than these two and I will sell them. He left without even saying anything. Yes design makes the difference between models of anything, but cosidering that all parts are pretty much the same, Mathews has always been way over priced for a product that is simply put together from a gathering of parts. That said, Mathews is a good bow, is it "better" than brand x, y, or z? Does paying 2 or 300 dollars more than you have to make it better? That's your call, if you have money to burn, and bragging rights means that much to you, go for it, if you don't, be proud of what you can afford cause it will be just as lethal as any other bow on the market if you do your part!!

Another post said that this summed it up, summed what up?
I work in a similar industry where most components are made elsewhere. (HVAC). Our cost per hour per tech is more than most local companies labor rates. That said I will make this short
Quality
Knowledge
Experience
Customer support
Reputation
Warranty
Longevity
I do not like to over pay, but I believe in doing it right the first time. How many Mathews owners do you know that buy the latest and greatest (yes, there are the speed freaks in all brands)? I'll be hunting with my DXT 10 years from now, buy 4 Martins or 4 Hoyts in that same timeframe and who is spending more.
I do agree with the "DO your part " statement

[oktx]

Another post said that this summed it up, summed what up?
I work in a similar industry where most components are made elsewhere. (HVAC). Our cost per hour per tech is more than most local companies labor rates. That said I will make this short
Quality
Knowledge
Experience
Customer support
Reputation
Warranty
Longevity
I do not like to over pay, but I believe in doing it right the first time. How many Mathews owners do you know that buy the latest and greatest (yes, there are the speed freaks in all brands)? I'll be hunting with my DXT 10 years from now, buy 4 Martins or 4 Hoyts in that same timeframe and who is spending more.
I do agree with the "DO your part " statement

I think it sums up that they are all just parts, put together. Some cost more because of advertising and who they pay to shoot their bow. It's really very simple.

[whitetailfanatic]

I like my Switchback I guess that's all that matters to me.