I have a diamond dead eye I love the boy other than when I let off it feels like it’s going to take shoulder with it and it’s very loud compared to all my buddy’s bows what do you guys think Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Bows have come a long way in terms of noise dampening. I would go shoot both and pick the one you like best. I would try other companies out too. In my opinion, I don't shoot short axle to axle so the triax isn't an option and I just wasn't a fan of the Hoyt
If you want a bow you can get repaired under warranty for the rest of your life - Mathews. If you want a bow you can't get parts for in 4-5 years - Hoyt.
Can't imagine you're biased being from Wisconsin haha. But I have gotten parts for early 2000's Hoyts no problem so I wouldn't worry about it
For a bow you need a warranty on....Mathews....for a bow you never need parts for....Hoyt. For a bunch of biased opinions just ask on a bow hunting forum. For a serious answer: Both are great bows and companies, you'll have to shoot them and decide based on what fits YOU best. I'm a hoyt guy but I'd have no problems owning or shooting a Mathews. Unless you need a new bow right now, I'd be inclined to wait until the new bows are released and see what is new. I bought a new one back in 2013 about this time of year and though I've been happy with mine, if I had it to do over again I'd have waited.
I owned a Mathews once then I got a Job I have a son that loves Mathews. I have another son that swears by Bowtech. They are both a great bow but they just don't fit me well. I am a Hoyt man. We do tease each other. Makes it fun.
It came down to these 2 bows this year for me too. I went with the Triax. Personally the draw cycle was just a touch smoother in the RX-1, but the Triax had no vibration. (at least IMO of the bows). It came down to price for me. The RX-1 didn't perform $500 better than the Triax so I put that money into the sight and rest.
