Help Me Understand the Various Z7 Models

[McPatrickClan]

I am considering getting a Matthews Z7. I realize that in 2010 they released just the plain jane Z7, which was very popular. This year, I see they released the eZ7, the Z7 Extreme and some other model, which I don't remember.

Tell me if I am right about the following:

1. The eZ7 is maybe not as fast as another Z7 model but it is made to have a super-smooth draw.

2. The Extreme Z7 is a very short ATA bow (28") and may have a little bit rougher draw, but is built to go very fast.

3. The 2010 Z7 is still a great bow (30" ATA) and there is not a whole ton of difference between it and the newer 2011 Z7s.

Finally, I have about a 27" draw length (measured in person at Smithfield Archery). Does this give me an advantage in shooting the faster, short ATA bows? In other words, could I shoot a Z7 Extreme easier than another guy since my draw length is short? Or do I have a disadvantage on the other Z7 bows since my draw length is short?

Thanks guys.

[Drenalin_Ag99]

I know I love my plain ole Z7

[Liven4TheHunt]

I shoot a 31" draw 70lb and my 2010 z7 is shootin 319 ft per sec. Im 6'3" and the 30" axle to axle is a good length, with a 27" draw you may be more comfortable with the Z7 Xtreme's 28" axle to axle lenght. The shorter bows are better for box blind hunting as well.

Love my z7

[CGS1]

Thanks for asking as I am trying to understand this as well. Stay hard Dandy!

[bear]

I sure do love my plain ole' z7 from last year. Shooting 57# 27" draw and throwing beman mfx arrows weighing 421grs at 248-250fps. I am finally getting pass throughs

[McPatrickClan]

So then, I guess that also begs the question, if a guy has a 30" draw (or greater), then the Z7 Extreme would be hard for him to shoot comfortably and accurately, right?

[Mojo]

I've gotta 2011 Z7, only difference is the limbs have SE5 composite, SE4 were 2010, I"m sure it's just a sticker...anyway...I've gotta buddy that choots a Z7 and is pullin 26" draw...he would have prolly prefered the Z7Extreme cause he a little shorter than me...That eZ7 looks juicy and smooth if you ask me...They all kill the same though...they are all capable of 300+fps with the right arrow...

[txdukklr]

Try em all but here's my best explanation I'll leave something out:

all now have redesigned cams and limbs even the z7. I've seen them and they are slightly different. Meant to add a few fps and bit smoother. I'm gonna stack em up by ATA

Shortest 28" ATA
z7 Extreme is the z7 with a shorter riser ata on this bow is 28".

Short 30"ata

z7 is still in the line up
z9 has the same riser but a different set of cams for the dudes with monkey arms (long draw)

Longer 32"ATA
ez7 longer ata, less agressive cams. The cams are intended to increase smoothness with a slight loss in fps (bow was made to cater to the dxt/dren crowd) with a bit longer ata and smoother cams

z7 mag lower brace height, different cam design pushes this as the fastest of the z7 group. Meant for the guy a little more interested in speed

probably not total correct but my best stab at it.

[McPatrickClan]

Any other opinions are welcome. Thanks.

[nck]

So then, I guess that also begs the question, if a guy has a 30" draw (or greater), then the Z7 Extreme would be hard for him to shoot comfortably and accurately, right?

I personally didn't shoot good with a DXT bow just didn't seem right

[slapstick]

i am 6'3 shootin 29 with d loop and release i bought a extreme shot both and wasnt any dif for me. I do alot of tight spot hunting so i bought the extreme and its a super bow havent got to shoot much yet....