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Mathews Z7 or Hoyt Maxxis 31 or Bowtech Destroyer 350

Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by Thundercloud, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. Thundercloud

    Thundercloud Newb

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    I have narrowed my choices on a new bow down to the three listed in the heading. If you guys were going to buy one of them which one would it be and why??

    Thanks for your help!!!!!!!!
     
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    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    I have not shot the Mathews but I thought the Maxis was the best of the other two. If money was no object a maxis 35 would be in my hands.
     
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    you need to shoot the z7 , so smooth and zero hand shock , I put one on order today myself 30'' 70 lb blacked out model. the balance of the bow is tops in it's class... look around the web this bow has zero issues..
    30''ata ibo 332 thats fast for a single cam bow...

    just try it before you buy a bow.

    also i shoot the hoyt but it just did not fit me well,

    could not find a destroyer in my area, i tried to find one just did not happen.
    i am sure some areas of the country bow brands are more common then others, alot of bow shops closed there doors this year due to this economy

    best of luck in your search.
     
  4. Th3_IA

    Th3_IA Weekend Warrior

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    I have shot both destroyers, and the z7. For me I would pick either one of the destroyers (340 or350) over the mathews...didnt shoot the hoyt.

    As you can see...3 posts and 3 different opinions...u better shoot them all for yourself! :)
     
  5. Thundercloud

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    I have shot them all and I am more confused over which one to buy than a cat trying to bury a turd on a marble floor.

    I like them all. The Z7 is very smooth!!! The Destroyer 350 is FAST!!!!!!!!!, and the Hoyt Maxxis feels really good also. Can't buy them all so I am going to have to draw straws or something. LOL!!!
     
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    Th3_IA Weekend Warrior

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  7. NC_Bowhunter

    NC_Bowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Thundercloud

    I personally have shot all 3 and it would come down between the Hoyt and Bowtech. I have always shot a Hoyt but it would not hurt my feelings to get a Destroyer 350. The Maxxis and Destroyer are very similar except for the Destroyer's higher speed. It is unbelievable how little of hand shock there are in these bows. I liked the Z7 but IMO it was not even close to the other two. You can't go wrong with any of them though. Have fun deciding!
     
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    gabevtwin Weekend Warrior

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    I'll stand by the Destroyer...awesome bow.
     
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    seen all 3 shoot at my local range and the destroyer was on top. Saw the Maxxis and it squeeked. Owner had to return it and get a replacement (2nd on my list).
     
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    ShadowMan Weekend Warrior

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    THE BOWTECH DESTOYER 350 would be my choice just because you know your getting a nice bow because its bowtech and i have shot the 350 and 340 i like the 350 a little more cause of the shorter brace height and the maxxis is ok but not nearly as nice as the destoyer
     
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    I would pick the Maxxis. I bought an alphamax 31 this year and it is a sweet bow. Shoots great and no vibration. It is almost exactly like the maxxis......only difference I know of is the roller guard. Any of the three would be great bows. Like others have said, shoot all of them and pick which one fits you best.
     

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