The new hunting bows for 2024 are here! So naturally we give the Mathews Lift 29.5 a full honest review, and shoot it on the indoor range at Willow Creek Archery.
But, what are you using as a release? I'm not sure if you mentioned this or not. But I do like the new UV stainless steel release? For the last three months I've been using the 29.5 lift. And I do not have one complaint except the heavy draw cycle which I know I need to man up.
I think I’m this video I was using the UV Hinge in aluminum but I have since switched to the stainless version. The SS feels much better with the added weight.
Hi Guys, Coming up on Monday. Willow Creek is an outstanding archery shop. Wonderful people. I have shot the Mathews 29.5, 33, Bowtech SS34, Core SS30 (31.5 AA). and the new Elite. All are great bows. I am 61 years old so not as strong as others, so my settings were 60# 29 (D) 414 gr arrow.
I wasn’t a fan of it myself, it was aggressive but luckily it doesn’t have much of a dump which helps. I’m hoping to test the 33 and see if it feels any better.
Matthew’s fans will give this new bow an “8” for a draw cycle when it dumps and is harsh but will grade any other manufacturer bow with a similar draw a “2” 😅 I know lots of guys at my local club who have been long time Matthew’s fans and are now trying and very surprised by Bowtech, Elite and even Bear bows. Try something different, get a hat from another bow company and live a little. Great review however! No complaints about his review. Extremely detailed, I’ll be back for more. ❤
