Mathews Phase 4 33 vs Bowtech SS 34 - Speed Test - Which is better? | HAXEN HUNT |

Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another Haxen Hunt review! Thank you for your support! I go over the shooting comfortability of the Mathews Phase 4 33 and the Bowtech SS34. Both are top end flagship bows from both manufactures and perform great. They each have their pros and cons and so I try to do my best and give you a non biased review and impression of these bows up against each other.

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[j-yakk]

Fan of these head to head vids! Solid work! Also, congrats on quitting the day job! For me it's the SS, I picked one up a month ago. Can't put it down!

[allenshafer]

I tried them both multiple times, and bought the SS34. For my 28" draw length, the performance mod is 13 fps faster than comfort. Just something to consider. Also, bumping the weight up a bit on comfort makes up for the loss of speed, without that hump at the back end of the draw. Great vids as always.

[Alex-itej]

good luck with the new endeavour Haxen. Love your work

[seancallahan]

I just shot both side by side and I agree with everything you said. Imo it just comes down to preference. Bowtech definitely has better rollover but Mathews has less vibration. Both dead in the hand. I went with the Phase 4 because I didn't mind the difference in rollover and I like that's it quieter. All and all though I definitely agree with you I'm happy to have either one.

[bertcard]

I bought both of theses bows and both have since went down the road shooting a Bowtech Gen 2 36

[dukeitsk]

I live 8 hours away from a bowshop so I got the SS34 for ease of tuning otherwise both are good bows

[ChadSchommer]

Thanks for the review. I didn't notice that dumping into the back wall as much as mentioned here and very much enjoyed shooting the Phase 4 over some of the others. I ended up putting in an order for the Phase 4 and seeing this, I guess, I wasn't as particular as I should have been, but I've been shooting a Jennings Buckmaster forever so stepping into any modern bow felt amazing. Just as a tip it might be nice to have timestamps for each of the review subjects.

[Burns]

I went through the exact same thing when trying to figure out which new bow i wanted, I needed up going with the bowtech ss34 over the matthews

[lukemcd]

I’d probably say SS34, because of all the features already mentioned, plus the ability to tune the bow without a press is a huge plus…

[johnsimonelli]

Bought mine at Lancaster archery and it came down to the Bowtech 34 and the Matthews phase 4. Very hard decision because they both have quality's I Like. I agree with you on the grip. I went with the Matthews because I am an older shooter and at 50LB draw weight shooting the recommended arrows for an Elk hunt I was getting 257 fps second, which is 23 fps faster than my 21 year old Hoyt set at 62LB.

[hoodratdude]

SS34 is one of the best bows in recent years. Can't get rid of mine

[joshuahodapp]

Ss34 all day! Mathew’s moves on target too much, and tuning features and grip are icing on the cake for the bowtech!

[dandietlein]

Good review like always, but Bowtech publishes specs with mods in Performance mode and many of the reviews on this bow don't shoot it in that setting. It really should be if we are going to make a fair comparison for speeds and draw cycle ect...I would pick the SS34 also for the exact reasons you mention in your review.

[ILhunter]

I would go bowtech . Will we see the phase4 29 vs the cp30?

[mikeftball]

Like the videos and hope to see these continue maybe into real world shooting videos.

[Angel.Custodio]

I hunt with Mathews V3X 33, and my target is the Bowtech Reckoning gen 2 36.

I love to tinker with my target/league setup a lot, and nothing comes close to Bowtech’s tuning… well maybe Elite gets close.

For a single shot on an animal I feel Mathews holds the best for me, I just can’t shoot it for an hour+ lol.

I hear good things with Hoyt this years but I’m lefty and couldn’t find one in NYC lol

[chrissimons]

Given the choice between the two, I think I'd have to go with the Bowtech. The ability to tune is just a massive benefit.

However, Mathews S.A.S. (Stay Afield System) may have some extra boxes checked when looking at long hunting trips into the back country.

[Bham]

Which brand/model sight is on that SS34?

[wrobo]

To make a good comparison You need to shoot the Bowtech in the performance mode which will give you 8 to 10 FPS faster in arrow speed. Last thing nothing tunes like a Bowtech.

[MrChulaFreak]

The honest truth is that either can be an extremely accurate and deadly platform. For me though, that grip on Mathews is almost understood to be the weakest point of their bows. Next, that valley dump that you talk about is horrible. I’ve spooked deer at close range on a calm day with that sound that it makes even in this video. Otherwise, Mathews makes one of the quietest, fastest, hand-shock free platforms out there.
The Bowtech doesn’t need a grip change, doesn’t need a bow press bc you can literally do anything with an Allen wrench, and won’t wear your shoulder out with a stiffer draw cycle. The down side is that you lose a few feet per second which means that pin gap is a little wider. Also, without accessories, the hand shock and noise level is MILDLY more. Emphasis on mildly.
The only other note I have, considering that money would be an issue for some, is that Mathews accessories are essentially the price of the bow. So by the time you add their quiver, stabilizer, rest, etc, you’ll need to double the price of the bow. With Bowtech, not the case.
That said, weigh your pros and cons, and if you can only buy one, buy the one that fits you the best. Or just buy them all and hope your wife lets you live afterwards 😂!