Mathews Lift 29.5" - My Thoughts...and Why I'm Not Keeping It

[Michael]

[stickfigure]

Michael, Great video, thanks for the information.

[Kas]

Great video how much you want for it lol

[erikm1981]

Thanks for the video, lots of good info. I like the look of the bow and the weight is a plus!

where do you think your fully rigged weight came in at?

[Michael]

Great video how much you want for it lol

Already sold, and delivered, to TX_Kevin.

[Michael]

Thanks for the video, lots of good info. I like the look of the bow and the weight is a plus!

where do you think your fully rigged weight came in at?

I didn't get a fully rigged weight (I should have) before I sent it to Kevin. I'll see if I can get Kevin to give us a rigged weight. He's still waiting for his Bridgelock sight, stabilizer and quiver, but we should be able to get a reasonable estimate with my Spott Hog and 10" stabilizer that I sent with it until his accessories arrive.

[Bone Thug]

Did you try shooting the Lift with a stabilizer on it? I got my Lift 29.5” back in November. It made a world of differences when I first shot it versus without. I can’t be any happier with mine. I was impressed how well it held and shot. It’s my favorite bow to date.

I hate the engage grip. Lol
Especially on the Lift, for some reason it was worse. I took that sucker off quick and replaced it with the UV Beereal grip…It’s so much better. I did the same on my VXR 31.5.

I do understand the difference of a 29.5 vs the 33 feel though.

I just have a front stabilizer on mine. I’m loving the new Mossy Oak Bottomland camo.

[TX_Kevin]

Thanks for the video, lots of good info. I like the look of the bow and the weight is a plus! Where do you think your fully rigged weight came in at?

With Michael's Spot Hogg, a 10" stabilizer, the MX2 rest, and the Engage EXO Limb Legs it weighs 6.0 lbs.

[Justin Spies]

Did you try shooting the Lift with a stabilizer on it? I got my Lift 29.5” back in November. It made a world of differences when I first shot it versus without. I can’t be any happier with mine. I was impressed how well it held and shot. It’s my favorite bow to date.

I hate the engage grip. Lol
Especially on the Lift, for some reason it was worse. I took that sucker off quick and replaced it with the UV Beereal grip…It’s so much better. I did the same on my VXR 31.5.

I do understand the difference of a 29.5 vs the 33 feel though.

I just have a front stabilizer on mine. I’m loving the new Mossy Oak Bottomland camo.

What is your draw length Brandon?

[Bone Thug]

My draw length is 28”.

[Justin Spies]

Great video Michael. I have been thinking about finally upgrading my bow. I currently shoot the Traverse and it is my favorite bow to date. I tried all the V models when they came out over the few years and I couldn't give up my Traverse for any of them. I have not shot the Phase 4 or the Lift though. What do you like better about the Phase 4 over the Traverse?

[TX_Kevin]

I tend to like the shorter A2A bows. Before this one I had a V3 27 and I loved that bow. It was fast and accurate. The Lift 29.5 is way lighter, slightly longer, and a lot faster. I agree with what Bone Thug said on the stabilizer. I detect no hand shock, but I am comparing to the V3 and it had nearly none too. I do not have a problem with the grip. What is better about the Bee Real grip?

[MooseontheLoose]

Nice video

I haven't got to shoot the Lift yet but I'm planning to at some point. Really want to shoot it and the Phase 4 next to each other for comparison. I've played around with the P4 a few times and it's a bad dude.

[Bone Thug]

I tend to like the shorter A2A bows. Before this one I had a V3 27 and I loved that bow. It was fast and accurate. The Lift 29.5 is way lighter, slightly longer, and a lot faster. I agree with what Bone Thug said on the stabilizer. I detect no hand shock, but I am comparing to the V3 and it had nearly none too. I do not have a problem with the grip. What is better about the Bee Real grip?

If you like the engage and it’s comfortable, you may not have a reason to change.
For me and my hands…The engage grip is too “rounded” and can was causing torque and inconsistency on grip position. I don’t know about any body else but side by side the BeeReal grip feels better when pulling back. It’s more flat and puts your hand in the same spot every time. The rounded engage was more uncomfortable especially at higher poundage for me.

As an example for me…I got a paper tear with the engage grip on but a bullet hole with the BeeReal grip.

Not every body likes the Bee Real grip though but another great choice is the Mathews side plates.

Like Michael was saying in his video, some bows and specs are just more preferable to each person. It’s fun to tinker around but some things are just more comfortable.

[Michael]

With Michael's Spot Hogg, a 10" stabilizer, the MX2 rest, and the Engage EXO Limb Legs it weighs 6.0 lbs.

Low Profile quiver weighs 7.6 oz, empty. My quiver full of Easton Axis LR arrows/broadheads (528 grains each) is 13.34 oz.

I don't have the Mathews Bridgelock sight, but it apparently weighs 7.4 oz. According to the web, the Hogg-It 5 pin w/dovetail mount that Kevin is using weighs 11.7 oz.

Using rough calculations, the Lift 29.5 (w/peep and d-loop installed) with Bridgelock sight, empty LP quiver (removable), IMX2 rest, Engage EXO limb legs and 10" BL stabilizer should come in around 5.73 lbs.