Need some feedback!!

[paarcher7173666]

Don't really know if they are out yet! But wandering if anybody has checked out the Hoyt Matrix yet!! Seen it the other day on there website and really like it! I shoot the Trykon now and looking at getting a new bow!

[Ghost]

I have always been a fan of Hoyt and this is one sweet looking bow! I really like the black out color over the camo versions. This is suppose to be a custom rig from cam to cam and the supplies are limited. I read that this bow is selling some where around 1500 dollars ? This is a little bit steep. I am not so sure about the price, the article could have been misprinted. I find $1500 to be way to much for just a bow and no gadgets on it. I am also sure the 410fps is an exageration since the IBO is only 318 per manufacturer website. I am some what glad I am unable to shoot a conventional compound, because I would have a hard time justifying the cost of this beast to the little lady. Although, after further research the price point is closer to $1600 for just the bow! This is bare bow. Jeepers, this is way to high, even for a target bow.


A post from a member from Archery Talk:

The Hoyt rep was down at the local shop last week with the 2010 Hoyt line up.

I took a close look at the Carbon Matrix and really was impressed with the bow itself , but not with the asking price !


The bow is very light for having a 35 " ATA and the Hoyt "tech" style riser. It weighs in at 3.8 pounds.

The balance, feel and pointability on the shot is great and there is absolutely no felt jump or vibration. IMO, It really presents a totaling different shooting experience when compared to an aluminum riser bow

I shot 6 arrows at 20 yards at a standard vegas style 1 spot target and the arrows slapped together into a group about the size of a fifty cent piece. And that was with shop arrows of various length and weights !

I am not in the market for a new bow . but shooting the Carbon Matrix just about changed my mind . That was until I looked at the rep and said , "Man , this is a sweet shooting bow" , "What's it going to retail for??"

He replied , "Oh it's going to list for $ 1599.00" . I looked him in the eye and said ," no wonder there are going to be limited quantities, that's all you'll need at that price." He Himmhahhed something about how expensive it was to produce an all carbon riser as I headed for the door.

I am officially not in the market for a new bow in 2010 !

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[paarcher7173666]

Yeah just a little steep for a bare bow!!! It is sweet looking though!! And I definetely agree with ya way to steep on the price!! Thanks!!!!

[Olddog]

Way tooooo much unless you have money to BURN

[Ghost]

I have to agree. What was Hoyt thanking when they designed this bow? I mean, with the economy the way it is. They are not targeting the average hunter with this bow. Are they?

[LongSpur39]

Totally agree Brian! I paid more on a bow than I ever have this past yr. Because I was fortunate enough to have the cash for it. But 1,599 smackers for a bare bow. NO Way! how many folks are gonna be able to afford these? . Speed in general means very little,when i choose a bow.Comfort,minimal shock and quietness is what I look for. I like everyone else try to achieve tight groups with my archery equipment. The bow I have now is the fastest shootin bow I have or probably will ever have. Eventually you are going to sacrifice something. The faster these modern day bows get,the more likely somethin has got to give. The designs are unbelieveable. But somethin has got to go a miss eventually. They have to lose energy. Or not last as long limb wise? Or something mechanically? I'd hate to have a bow with so much energy crap the bed while shootin it. Had it happen once,and hope to never have a second time! But like everything we buy,it is always gonna be better than what we have. I hope my currnet bow lasts atleast 5 maybe 6 years. I take good care of my equipment and it takes good care of me. Except when i miss,then I blame it on my equipment!

[grizz1]

Have to agree with both Ghost and LongSpur on this. I too bought a new bow this last fall, quite like the same one Longspur bought, cost less than half of the 1599 but was still high compared to what I had been shooting. My old bow was 20 years old, still working fine, if this new one does that well I will be very pleased.
The main reason I upgraded was to get a shorter draw length as I changed shooting style/methods, wanted a shorter bow and wanted a bow that was comfortable to me-- don't care what anyone else thinks of it, I want it to feel like it is part of me.
As for speed that has not been of major concern to me and my new Hoyt Superhawk is fast enough, almost too fast. Hunted with guys this year that took deer with longbows so with bowhunting there is still so much more than speed of an arrow involved. Speed is never going to compensate for hunting skill/getting close/knowing your game/practice/or having a good place to hunt, so it is far down on my list of priorities. Fifteen ninety nine (1599) well that's just way out of my reach. Just my 2 cents worth,Grizz

[Head Hunter]

I shot the Matrix and the Maxxis at the Show last weekend. Both Shoot nice, i liked the feel of the maxxis better. If you have the money for either i say buy it, every hoyt i have owned has lasted for ever. I still have one hanging on my rack that shoots as good now as it did 15 years ago