The McPherson Series Mathews Monster?

[rhendrix]

Any of you guys shot one of these...I've never been a Mathews fan, but I'm seriously interested in buying a Monster soon, I'm just not fluent in Mathews products, what's the difference between the newest Monster series and the 2009 models?

[Switchbackstrap]

Sorry misread question, Only changes are brace height and few tweeks along the way.

[txmuleyman]

Nothing has changed since 2009. There are 3 different models the 6.0 brace height,the XLR8 which is 5inch brace height and the monster 7.0. This is my favorite bow to date,very fast bows.

[rhendrix]

Gotcha...I couldn't tell a difference between the newest models and the '09 models...what's the going rate for a mint condition used Monster?

[TX_Kevin]

Gotcha...I couldn't tell a difference between the newest models and the '09 models...what's the going rate for a mint condition used Monster?

Whatever one is willing to pay. Condition probably makes the most difference.

I bought an XLR8 because I felt like with today's drop away rests the brace height isn't going to make that much difference in accuracy but might make some in speed, and I think I was right. I am still enjoying my bow quite a lot.

I feel like I'd like to buy another, maybe a Z7 or something, but if I do I will keep my XLR8. It's just fun.

[rhendrix]

Whatever one is willing to pay. Condition probably makes the most difference.

I bought an XLR8 because I felt like with today's drop away rests the brace height isn't going to make that much difference in accuracy but might make some in speed, and I think I was right. I am still enjoying my bow quite a lot.

I feel like I'd like to buy another, maybe a Z7 or something, but if I do I will keep my XLR8. It's just fun.

How heavy of an arrow and how many FPS are you shooting?

[Cajun Blake]

Gotcha...I couldn't tell a difference between the newest models and the '09 models...what's the going rate for a mint condition used Monster?

if you're gonna buy a mint used condition Mattews, it will bring premium dollar as M bows hold their value well.

New Monster bows are priced from $750 - $850 depending on dealer. Used bows are priced from $600 - $700

IMO, (if buying a Mathews) you'd be better off buying a new bow as used bows have ZERO warranty.

Have you shot other bow models and Manufacturers besides Mathews ? Before dropping $1000 , I suggest you go shoot all bows to get the feel since no two bows feel the same.

[rhendrix]

I'm just doing research right now Cajun, I was listening to the radio on the way to work this morning and there is a place in Bellville that was talking about having some of the "new McPherson Series Monster that shoots a whooping 360 FPS", I know FPS isn't the end all be all, but I hadn't thought about owning a Monster before. Hoping to go shoot some after the season is over. I'm afraid if I go now I'll load up on something that shoots sweet and put on my card when I've got a perfectly good bow at home I could be using for nothing.

[JBS]

From my M5 ( XLR8) I get 296 fps, at 60Lb and 27 DL. total arrow weight is 400 grs. Love this bow, draw is vry nice. No problem at all with the 5 inch Brace. By the way a 60Lb XLR8 will max at 63 to 64 lbs.

[Mayhem]

i was told it is expensive to replace the strings and cables on the monster, but maybe it was the xlr8 i dont remember.

[Closetohome]

I have a Monster 6.0 70lbs/29" draw that shoots 295-300fps with Easton Axis arrows at450-460gr finished weight.

Also have a Monster XLR8 80lbs/29" that shoots 230fps with 1000gr Easton FMJ DG with 5gr/inch weight tubes. Bow is whisper quiet and hits HARD!

[Blood Trail]

I shoot the regular 2009 Monster. With 510 grain arrows, I'm shooting 308 fps. If that's not fast, I don't kow what is. And for a dual cam, it's plenty quite.

[Blood Trail]

i was told it is expensive to replace the strings and cables on the monster, but maybe it was the xlr8 i dont remember.

Not at all. Any time you replace the string, its cheaper than a single cam (longer). Just put a Winners Choice on mine. Custom color for $45 installed (or was it 50? I forgot) at Cabelas.

[Cajun Blake]

I shoot the regular 2009 Monster. With 510 grain arrows, I'm shooting 308 fps. If that's not fast, I don't kow what is. And for a dual cam, it's plenty quite.

Leon

just curious brother, what DL and draw weight ?? 30/71 ??

[Strong Slinger]

I have a 80# Monster 6 and shoot a 753gr total weight Easton FMJ 250DG's and will keep it even though I want a Z7