PSE, Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech First Impressions w/ Speed Test

PSE, Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech First Impressions w/ Speed Test .. Tim Connor shoots the new lineup of bows for 2024 with @podiumarcher3447 in this initial impressions video I shoot Mathews, Bowtech, Hoyt, and PSE and offer some first impressions. I also shot these bows through the chronograph with my arrow to do a speed test. #archery #hunting

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[TimConnor]

2024 bows are pretty great.. any other new bow content ya’ll like to see? Good luck if you’re still hunting!! Stay on that grind ✊

[timbow]

For me, IMO, a smooth draw cycle allows for more control of the bow. Less drop into the valley and probably less all around wobble. This allows for a quicker easier pin to target alignment? Quicker setup time for your release on your face. SPEED IS NOT THE ANSWER in a hunting scenario. It’s the ability to maximize your control over the entire drawing and shot process. One of my favorite hunting rigs is the old Elite Ritual 33”. Only shoots my hunting arrow at 260 fps. But is butter smooth and 100% shot repeatable.

[danwattsmessick]

I run a zip tie through the front of my limb legs to keep them from opening on their own. My bows rarely see a bow case as they typically just ride on the front seat so I hardly ever have to replace it. Works great.

[dustinsilva]

Great video. I never see people judge bows by how easy they are to let down. That’s pretty important to me.

[Clambelly]

I like your style. Great production videos. This might be the best Archery channel on YouTube

[Yenboung]

Tim those shots early in the vid where you shot each bow cut to the other bows was sick!

[a-a-ron]

YO Valley Archery!!! I got a membership there. Just cool to see local YT videos. Just got a new subscriber

Bowtech looked like it had the most movement after the release.seemed to jump forward

[huntsimple]

Great video. Solid. It is important to put velocity into perspective. The velocity difference between these bows, on a percentage basis, is very minor. The difference between the slowest bow and the fastest bow in this test was 3.57%. Moral of the story - velocity is not a big differentiator on a percentage basis.

Bow Velocity % Diff from Lowest
Core SS 283.8 1.28%
Alpha X 280.2 0.00%
Mach 30 289.2 3.21%
Lift 29.5 290.2 3.57%

[chrisweber]

I was in Jackson Michigan and the Core SS was flying off the shelves. I’m so tempted!

[grayoutside]

Hey did you notice any change in the Mathews draw length this year? In the past I have found them to draw about 1/2 an inch longer than the hoyts I have owned.

[TheWVgoodguy]

Excellent overview once again Tim and Josh. All 4 great options, could have added the Prime RVX 32 in the mix. Although ATA is two inches longer that’s their shortest bow.
Sadly I can’t afford any of them even if I sold my Prime Black 3. But each one has certain options and features that I like. Because I am mostly a ground hunter I like Hoyt’s bow stand option the best. I have already lost two off my Prime. 😢. The Bowtech in home tuning interest me and that Mathew’s is a great all around bow, but the accessories are expensive.

[Angel.Custodio]

Love the video, especially because most reviews are done at 30” 70# with a 350 grain arrow.

I find I search for draw cycle because as a 27.5” draw, I see the difference between the bows speed wise shrinks when you put a 450 grain arrow at the shorter lengths. Channels like extreme outfitters does a great job showing the shorter lengths and the lack of real difference compared to the feel.

[jpandsome]

That Mathews looks so sharp! I bought a V3x right when it came out. Have seen the videos on the LIFT, and had to see one in person. I'll be ordering one after Xmas. Feels like a carbon bow as far as the weight.

[SandySmith-qdku]

Nice test guys really enjoyed this stuff, and yes the Lift grip does suck i tried the 33 and the grip angle made my forearm hurt.

[hack.hunter]

Just getting around to watching.. Great Video brother!!!

[rugerboy]

commenting from deer blind, you and the elk shape / podium /crew need to fly me in and take me hunting!!

[IXpressThruSaxophone]

I shot them all and chose the evolve 33. I was at the top of the mod of the Hoyt so it was horrendous to shoot but felt the best built. The pse and mathews feel almost identical but the mathews felt so easy to shoot it didn’t feel like a hunting bow. The pse did feel better at full draw and the grip is a match in heaven for me. The Bowtech felt like an absolute tuning fork. All bows were shot as they come stock with nothing but a whisker biscuit

[dirtjunkie]

Digging the whitetail fit tp t-shirt. For mathews limb legs if you tie the front 2 together with a zip tie, they arent moving no matter what you run through. The lift 33 will be my 2024/2025 bow.

[hunteradamson]

String angle feels better on the Mathews because it draws longer than a PSE.

[mohawksniper]

31 is a good all around size i found im a hunter if everything from mouse to moose to geese. The Mathews bow kinda looks like if you drop it on a rock it will fold up does not look strong definitely gonna be keeping an eye on the hunting forms this year to see if that happens.