Originally Posted By: Ricky BobbyThat No Cam is a step backwards for Mathews in my opinion. I shot one at my local shop and was not impressed at all. Slow as all he11 and arrows barely stuck in the target compared to my current setup. No penetration whatsoever. The Mathews followers will still swear by them though. They can have them.
I have to totally agree. I went to a pro shop that carried Hoyt, Elite, and Mathews. I shot all three at 62 lbs. The HTR was VERY smooth and a joy to shoot, but the arrow speed was obviously slower leaving the bow, and also proved so on target penetration. I also shot the Hoyt Carbon Spyder ZT 34 and Elites top of the line bow (cant recall the name. The Elite and Hoyt were definitely smooth also, with the Elite having the best wall. I chose the Hoyt because it felt the best in my hand by far, and wouldn't you know it, it was the most expensive. (just my luck) If I were strictly target shooting, the HTR would be in my hands....
I have to totally agree. I went to a pro shop that carried Hoyt, Elite, and Mathews. I shot all three at 62 lbs. The HTR was VERY smooth and a joy to shoot, but the arrow speed was obviously slower leaving the bow, and also proved so on target penetration. I also shot the Hoyt Carbon Spyder ZT 34 and Elites top of the line bow (cant recall the name. The Elite and Hoyt were definitely smooth also, with the Elite having the best wall. I chose the Hoyt because it felt the best in my hand by far, and wouldn't you know it, it was the most expensive. (just my luck) If I were strictly target shooting, the HTR would be in my hands....