Just returned from vacation and while gone we visited a few bow shops, outdoor stores, and a local trading post. My husband is tossing up the idea of getting a new bow (It'll be his "good weather" bow as he has a Mathews Z7 extreme that he really likes). He has it narrowed down to a Hoyt Nitrum or Elite Synergy. The one shop we stopped at only deals Hoyt - of course that would lead the owner to be a strong believer in them. However, with him telling us about lifetime warranty and being in business for 80+ years was a nice incentive for them. We did not find an Elite specific shop, but he found a few places that had them. Only thing he is kind of "weary" on is how much larger axle to axle they are. I know everyone has a different opinion - but would like some input on these two if possible. He didn't feel a difference in either bow when handling/shooting them besides the overall size.
I have had the Z7x also for many years and have been very satisfied with it. Friday I brought home a Chill R that I had ordered about 2 weeks ago. Some of the things that you mentioned about axle to axle differences I had the same concerns. The Chill R is 33 ATA and those big axle cams stick out way farther than that. I didn't measure actual cam to cam but it is way more than the Z7x. After putting it through its paces over the weekend I have been very pleased with shooting a longer ATA bow so I wouldn't worry about that part of it. Lots of good bows out there right now, I shot the Elites and was impressed with them but I just got a better deal on the Chill R and it shot well for me also. Just my .02. Good luck on your decision.
One benefit of Elite is their warranty is transferable to the next owner. Hoyt is only to the original owner (like most bows). Having said that I like the Hoyt a little better. I like the E32 a lot, I wasn't blown away by the Synergy. I have only shot the Nitrum and Synergy, I don't own either, so take that with a grain of salt. Maybe somebody that owns either will reply with a better opinion.
I'm on my second Elite and love it granted it isn't the synergy, but my good friend just purchased one about 2 weeks ago used from a dealer and he Loves it and is mad he didn't switch earlier as he had been a die hard bowtech guy. He is very tall and has arms a mile long so for him he really liked the long axle to axle, said it "balanced him out". If you have any detailed questions you want answered I can send him a text asking whatever you want answered.
Thanks - it comes down to his decision - and I really think why he is so hesitant is because he really likes his z7. Main reason he's looking into a new bow is because he will be working out of town and will be taking the z7 with him and wants one at home for when he flies in to hunt a weekend (instead of worrying about security, etc). Which elite do you have, CJ?
I had the 28 for 2 years and upgraded to the 35 over the winter I still have my 28, the 35 kinda fell into my lap for a great deal or I wouldn't have upgraded. I love both of them and shoot both multiple times a week. This season I'm not to sure which I will be taking to the woods yet probably just depends which I grab on the way out.
Tell him not to worry about the ATA. A little longer bow carries more advantages than disadvantages IMO.
Have been a dedicated Mathews shooter for since the Switchback. After shoulder surgery I can no longer pull a 70 pound bow. Still shooting a Mathews but had to drop it to 50 lbs (Z7). Can't pull the Hoyt Nitrium at 55, but can pull the Elite Synergy at 60. It's noticeably smoother and quieter - I wouldn't worry about the increased size. The Elite is a very nice bow; worth the time to shoot one before deciding...
I have shoot and own both ELITE and Hoyt. Both are a good solid bow. ELITE has a valley and back wall like no other and almost 90% let off in some cases. This makes for an enjoyable experience when shooting. Hoyt has been tweaking the same technology and build for a very very long time. The bow is about as efficient as they can be. This can be seen in how they do draw length; you have to switch cams and cables to get the right combination. Their speeds are usually closer to ATA than IBO so usually very close if not faster than rated. For me being a short draw length I would probably pick the Nitrum. Good trade off of speed and power and a decent draw cycle. As I get older though I am starting to like that high let off and easier draw cycle. Good luck and let us know what y'all do.
I shot them both and was very impressed by both of them. The longer ata makes a more soild shooting platform but can be hard to maneuver in a tree stand or ground blind. He will like either bow!
He found a Nitrum 30 bare for $800. Thanks everyone for input. He's not a computer guy so I was reading them to him. He feels better about the ATA...now can't decide with the great things about both. Going to check local dealer when he gets back in town. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
I switched from a Creed and a Z9, both at 30 ATA to the Energy 35 and I seldom notice the difference but like CJ's friend I have a good bit of wingspan.
Also if hes worried about the ATA he could look at the Elite Energy 32. Little bit shorter than Synergy.
I've shot Mathews for 10+ years until recently had the Z7 Xtreme..... Until I shot the Elite Synergy. For a hunting bow to have as much let off as this bow does I was naturally sold to it! The amount of time you can hold this bow back vs. my Mathews is flat out disgusting. If I can sit in stand and hold this back for 2-5 mins without fatigue like I couldn't do with my Z7X I could care less about ATA length and think its better suited for hunting. Not to mention I think a slightly longer bow is a lot more forgiving imo.
