Why I chose the new 2021 Mathews V3 27 Bow
Why I chose the 2021 Mathews V3 27 Bow
Written By: Stephen M, BowhuntingAZ
Making the switch wasn’t easy, I’ve always stuck to one brand.. but change is a good thing, It forces us to grow and adapt.
Dialed in & ready to go! I am head over heels for this bow setup! Extremely dead in hand, little to no vibration, packs a super punch, very manageable weight from the older Mathews bow models that I shot which felt like straight paperweights. The only thing I’m not quite used to yet is the lack of a valley at full draw that the PSE bows currently host. I’ve become very accustomed to the huge valley my Mach 1 & Xpedite have. The lack of valley is not a feature that I dislike but rather will adapt to. When you give the Mathews V3 any give at full draw, the bow wants to GO! Much akin to a high-end sports car.. you tap that gas pedal and it GETS!
Accuracy
Right out of the gate this bow was extremely accurate for me. In fact, after I had sold my PSE Mach 1 I migrated my CBE Engage 5 pin hybrid sight to my new Mathews V3. Arizona Archery Club did the general setup and tuning to the bow and got the bow on paper at 20 yards. After taking the bow home I hit the range assuming I would need to do a full sight in. To my surprise, almost all of the pins were dead on for each of their yardages. Now I realize this is probably a coincidence and not all bows will do this, but it was pretty cool nonetheless. In terms of accuracy for the Mathews V3, I strongly attribute that to the dead in hand, zero vibration that you receive from the bow’s design. Simultaneously while I switched bow brands I also went to shooting a Carter “too simple” thumb release instead of a trigger release. Coupling these two things together has no doubt made me a better, more accurate archer. Another design element that I believe has affected my accuracy on a positive note is the grip design. This bow just sits better in my hand than other previous bow brands. I feel more in control as the bow sits perfectly into the valley between my thumb and pointer finger. I’m not left trying to torque the bow left or right at full draw, it simply falls into place.
Weight
In 2019 Jake and I had both drawn early archery bull elk tags. At the time I was shooting a 2018 PSE Drive X, Jake was shooting a 2018 Mathews Triax. I remember comparing the two bows and feeling how heavy the Triax was, to the point of me swearing off the Mathews brand completely. I could not even fathom (at the time) holding that bow out in front of me for an extended period trying to keep a steady hand on a target while maintaining this beast of a bow out in front of me. Fast forward to today where now the Mathews V3 comes in at a weight of 4.29lbs versus the Triax that introduced me to the Mathews brand which weighed 4.4lbs. Now, this isn't much at first glance. But, the newly redesigned riser features an extended position on the lower end that really delivers balance to the overall setup. This makes holding the bow at full draw much less of an effort. As the weight of the bow has evolved so have our accessories. Clunkier sight housings, quivers that were not carbon fiber are all things of the past. With Mathew's new two-piece quiver, shooting micro diameter arrows, sight housings made of minimal aircraft aluminum, weight is becoming less and less of an issue for us bowhunters.
Mods & Accessories
The new Mathews V3 system is littered with options. From a custom build portal over at the Mathews website to a fully stocked arsenal of accessories. This bow can be decked out any way you want! I’ve always personally wanted to shoot an 80lb bow. No reason in particular other than just because I wanted to. I enjoy pushing the envelope. After selecting ambush green as my color I opted for the 75lb mods on my new Mathews V3 27. With a 27 inch draw and the limbs maxed out, I am currently pulling 79lbs and shooting a blazing 300fps using the Victory Archery VAP TKO arrows. I couldn’t be happier with my bows performance. For the accessories, I migrated my CBE Engage Hybrid 5 pin sight and Torrex stabilizer. The quiver that I had on my Mach 1 was a matching Kuiu Verde Tight Spot which I sold with the bow. I originally intended to but another tight spot quiver to match the new Mathews V3 until I realized Mathews released their own quiver. The new 2 piece quiver is extremely stable and hosts a sturdier foam insert at the top of the quiver. Previously on my Tight Spot quiver, I had issues with rattling as there was no foam insert. Every shot sounded like a tambourine in my opinion. Mathew's new quiver is a fixed 2 piece, whereas the Tight Spot quiver was removable, I don’t foresee that being an issue though. As a final additive to the bow, I purchased the Mathews Engage Limb Legs. This piece alone receives an ample amount of attention from other archers. Being able to set your bow on the ground in the standing position without any important pieces of the bow touching the dirt is a game-changer. Ultimately it gives me ease of use and peace of mind on my investment.
