New bow itch 😔

[StringStalker]

I've got the itch for a new bow. Currently shoot an Elite Synergy. Was thinking Elite Option 7, bowtech reign 7, or mathews halon 32/7. I have never shot any of these and before I do was wondering everyone's thoughts on these. Never been a mathews guy but was gonna shoot one for kicks anyway. Thanks in advance

[DapperDan]

I've got the itch for a new bow. Currently shoot an Elite Synergy. Was thinking Elite Option 7, bowtech reign 7, or mathews halon 32/7. I have never shot any of these and before I do was wondering everyone's thoughts on these. Never been a mathews guy but was gonna shoot one for kicks anyway. Thanks in advance

You better have money in your pocket when you shoot that Halon..... I'd buy one today if I didn't already buy a no cam HDX last year!


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[StringStalker]

You better have money in your pocket when you shoot that Halon..... I'd buy one today if I didn't already buy a no cam HDX last year!


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I've literally never shot a mathews in my life. And never thought I'd even try one but figured what the heck might as well, never know

[DapperDan]

Man I love Mathews bows. I always have. Hoyt is a really nice bow but I just favor the Mathews. Have since I was a kid. Has nothing to do with being a fan boy or being able to pee further.


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[StringStalker]

All personal preference and how it feels to the individual. That's why I wanna shoot one. I've never given them the chance. I may love it, I may not. Idk

[DapperDan]

New bow itch

All personal preference and how it feels to the individual. That's why I wanna shoot one. I've never given them the chance. I may love it, I may not. Idk

That's true. Won't know until you fling an arrow through one. Pick the brands you're interested in, have them set for your draw, make sure they are all the same draw weight, and start shooting through them. Pay attention to back wall, draw cycle, vibration on shot, weight of bow, steadiness, and anything else that is important. Be sure to let each one down and not shoot. First time I let down a bowtech I knew right away I'd never own one...


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[StringStalker]

That's true. Won't know until you fling an arrow through one. Pick the brands you're interested in, have them set for your draw, make sure they are all the same draw weight, and start shooting through them. Pay attention to back wall, draw cycle, vibration on shot, weight of bow, steadiness, and anything else that is important. Be sure to let each one down and not shoot. First time I let down a bowtech I knew right away I'd never own one...


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Yep. Backwall, creep, and steadiness are my big ones.

[StringStalker]

I haven't even called for prices but I would assume all are around $1000 bare bow

[Saltyag15]

Yep...all of your aluminum flagship bows are going to be around that +/- $100. I have not shot the Option 7, but have shot both the Halon 32 & Reign 7. For me, it was pretty much a coin flip between the two. Both were awesome.

[Diamond S]

I shoot the reign 6. It is pretty sweet. I like that I can filp the disc and go from a regular draw cycle to a hard cam type draw cycle. You will pick up about 7 fps by doing that.

I just put the smack down on a Sable from 30 yards with a 530 grain arrow. It was quartered away, I hit it in the last rib and drove the arrow out of the off front shoulder.

[Hank Hill]

I've got the itch too, going to check out the Halon this weekend

[Fat Pappy]

You should try the reign 7, I thought it shot really good.

[Rat]

All good choices and good advice given already. I would just add to try the Prime Centergy and Centergy Hybrid as well.

[StringStalker]

It's gonna be whatever mesquite archery carries in San Antonio. Not sure they carry prime bows

[Dry Bones]

If you can find a shop that carries the Prime (not real common in Texas ??) I don't think you will be disappointed in trying them. Obviously Matthews has been doing something right, but glad you are considering putting your hands on different makes and models.
Good luck and keep us posted with your decision.