I just won a Matthews Reezen in a raffle. I have been using an older entry level Alpine bow since I started bow hunting 7 years ago, and although I am a very succesful bow hunter I don't really consider myself much of an archer. I have read the tech articles on this bow and I am wondering if this bow is going to be too much for me. I am 50 and although I currently shoot 65 lbs(new string last year, done by a pro)I do occasionally experience some shoulder pain. What I want if I am going to start shooting a new bow is something that I can put a single pin site on for 15-25 yds with a few less lbs than I am currently drawing, and because I don't shoot year around, the bow needs to be forgiving. If anybody has one of these bows and could give me some feed back I would appreciate it, especially as to whether the 6.5 or the 7.0, might be the better choice. I do have the choice to substitute a Hoyt or Bowtech or lower level Matthews.
Welcome Chowder, and congrats on the new bow. I haven't shot the new Reezen, but my wife and I both shoot Mathews Drenalin. Her's is a 50# mine's a 60#. They tend to be a bit on the high side so I'm actually shooting about 63#. If you went for a different Mathews I'd highly recommend the Drenalin. We both love our bows. If you stick with the Reezen, I'd recommend the 7.0. The slightly higher brace height with be a little more forgiving for you. I'd also say that just about any newer bow, from 50-70#, will do a good job with one pin for the 15-25yd range. I'd sight it in @ 20. There won't be much of a difference at 15 or 25, just hold a little high or low. Even though I'm pretty much a Mathews guy, I suggest trying as many bows as your shop and your shoulder will let you. Pick out three or four that your interested in and send a couple arrows down range with each. If you have the time, do it a couple different days too, and switch the order you shoot them, that way you can be sure that it wasn't just because you were getting tired. You'll find that one or two will feel better to you. If two are close, take the cheaper one and spend the difference on some nicer accessories! Good luck Chowder, I'm sure you'll find a new bow that you love!
I shoot a Drenalin and love it, but was shooting next to a guy who has the Reezen and I thought I was looking at a Drenalin. I have not shot the Reezen but the Monster, and it was not enough to make me switch from my Drenalin as I flat out love this bow. No matter what poundage you have it set at, it is a dream to shoot.
Some great advice Fitz,thanks!I am going over to the shop Wens to scope things out and I will probably post some more questions after the trip to the toy store.
Get a Bowtech, just me. I wasn't impressed with the Reezen at all. The mass weight of the bow is too much for someone with shoulder pain. Strengthen your shoulder (rotator cuff) with external rotation at 90 degrees and at 0 degrees (elbow next to your hip) abduction and horizontal abduction (away from your body). I think if you drop your draw weight to lowest setting possible will be beneficial to you in reducing injury to your cuff or lower back. A draw weight of 35# will do the job...
The 7.0 is going to be a bit more forgiving than the 6.5 especially if you've got a longer draw length. It's a huge improvement over your current bow. If you have the choice get it in 60# rather than 70# and drop a little off the weight that you've been shooting. Even at lower poundage you're going to be getting a lot more energy. The Reezen is amazingly rock solid on target when you've got it drawn back. I think you'll be very impressed with the Reezen!
Huh? Reezen = 4.1 lbs. General = 4.5 lbs. Those are pretty standard mass weights for any bow these days.
I got a Reezen in January and I'll tell you, the bow is great and shoots very good groups for me. However, it also gives me fits. I have the 6.5 and I would say if you have questions about yoru form, either figure them out or buy a more forgivign bow. When I'm in the zone it shoots great for me, when I'm not, I hang it up and go home. Again, very nice bow and a sweet shooter, but it has taught me a lot about my shooting form. Best of luck.
guess im the "outta date guy" i still shoot my Switchback. at the time it was one of the only bow that had LD (long draw).. and since then the Drenalin has been the only one to come out with another LD version. anyone hear if the ones were gonna stretch out for the long armed guys??