2020 Mid-Priced Hunting Bow Review | Hoyt Powermax, PSE Drive, Bowtech, Mathews Mission, Prime Quest
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- Everybody wants to find the best compound bow for 2020. In this episode of Strong Shot Archery Reviews we're providing bow reviews on 5 of the best compound hunting bows available in the mid-priced range ($500-$750). Manufactures in these head-to-head bow reviews include Hoyt, Mathews, PSE, Bowtech and Prime. Hopefully this will help you find the best compound bow for you.
Table of Contents
Why buy a Moderately Priced Bow - 0:09
Basic Specs Comparison - 3:23
Draw Force Curve Comparison - 4:28
Speed Test - 7:58
Vibration Test - 11:08
Grip Comparison - 12:07
Feature Comparison - 14:40
Hoyt PowerMax Summary - 17:40
PSE Drive 3B Summary - 18:14
Mathews Mission MXR Summary - 18:40
Bowtech Convergence Summary - 19:24
Prime Quest Thrive Summary - 20:19
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Hands down you have the best online bow test videos. I really enjoyed your illustration of speed vs impact location. It was extremely helpful. Thank you.
Thank you so much, John! I'll make sure to keep putting them out. I'm glad that you liked that part!
John Dudley is #1 imho.
The detail you put into your videos is far superior to any other bow reviews out there. Great job and thank you.
Let me know if you guys prefer these longer videos with more content, or if you would like shorter form videos that I can post more often. Also, what bows do you want to see next?!?!
If you guys want to see more "micro-videos," I will be pumping those out on my NEW Facebook Page. So make sure to go follow that! facebook.com/strongshotarchery/
Samuel White I like both. I usually watch TH-cam at night, so I have time to watch longer videos
Keep em longer. The more information I can get, the better!
@@thehunter9149 Perfect, I'll keep putting those out! Thanks for the feedback
@@robinreed8057 Haha! Awesome, will do
I'll take the long ones myself!
Finally someone who does a thorough comparison between decent bows. I appreciate your review and look forward to seeing more in the future!
Damn it this guy needs more subscribe and views!!! I hate it that your content doesn't get more traction. Some of the greatest archery videos on the internet
There needs to be more archery videos like this.
Thank you so much man, I'll keep pumping them out! I've spotted your videos before, you have some great content!
@@SamuelWhiteArchery Thanks for the kind words! Glad to see your channel gaining popularity! You've got some top rate film quality. Much better than some of us rambling in our basement... 🤣 Keep up the great work!!!
Yes. Honest and very useful info !
Both of you put out great info! The actual arrow drop based on speed is quite eye opening. When you gonna be putting up some new content Samuel?
Yes
I'm looking at getting into archery and I've been watching a lot of bow reviews and comparisons. This is hands down the best video I've seen. I'm looking in the "mid-range" level of bows and this video lays it all out perfectly. Being an engineer, I appreciate the data and graphs that describe the performance. I tested the Hoyt and the Bowtech the other day, and those draw force curves were bang on what I felt (I saw this video after). Keep up the great videos!
Thank you so much! That was exactly what I was going for and I'm glad you like them. I'll make sure to keep putting them out!
As a total noob, it's nice to find a comparison video that isn't just a pile of advertising. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
super informative, thank you so much! i LOVED the graphs! I now seriously grasp the different feelings in the pulls on different bows that i have shot in the past.
Well, I’m pleasantly surprised. Was thinking this kid was going to tell me something I already knew. However I’ll say this is the absolute best review I’ve ever seen. Excellent job!
Nice job. Keep doing these reviews, amigo. You're exhaustive and you have a plan unlike 98% of the bow reviewers out there.
Thank you so much man! That really means a lot. I'll keep pumping them out!
Great review! Like the fact you did your math and put many of the assumptions many people have into real time inches, feet, yards, dollars, pounds, and so on... Keep them coming!
Thank you so much! That's exactly what I was trying to accomplish. There can be a lot of false information out there, and my goal in these reviews is to show the truth. Thank again!
I actually shot many of these while looking for my 1st bow. Happened to feel the best with the pse drive and absolutely love the thing. Feels really good for me
Very informative video! Thank you for putting in the time and research for this video. Helped me finalize my decision on my new bow!
That's great to hear, I'm glad that I could help. Thank you so much!
Nicely put together video, with the exception of a short spell of syncing. I like the longer versions. Thanks for your time and efforts you put into these.
Thank you so much Lloyd! What do you mean by syncing? Were there syncing issues? Thanks for letting me know!
I just saw what you were talking about and I believe that is a mess up from TH-cam. The original video is perfectly synced, but it must have messed up once I uploaded it. Thanks for letting me know!
Great in depth video! Havent found similar so far. Congratulations Samuel!:)
awsome review , the speed comparison data at 45 yards was very interesting , this young fella knows his stuff .
I’ve had shoulder injuries and went to the sporting goods and tried all these bows , and I bought the bow tech converge and it was because of the smoother drop off at the back of the draw cycle and no other reason , might I add that I did not care what was wrote on the bow ,,and none of them had superb camouflage and all weighed more than I expected.
Thank you for driving a stake into the heart of the ridiculous FPS wars going on these days. There is so much more to a great bow than speed. I really like the way you included the draw curve info - I don’t know of any better way to describe a bow’s “personality” than that. I’d love to see you use this bow review style and format across various price points from budget to flagship, with groups of no more than three bows at a time. Five bow comparisons can get a bit busy and I’d rather have a slightly deeper focus with a three bow, 18 minute video. Overall, yours is one of the best bow reviews I’ve seen on TH-cam. Good job!
Thank you for the kind words, that's exactly what I'm trying to do. Yes, I will definitely be covering more price ranges. The new 2020 flagship comparisons are on their way!
@@SamuelWhiteArchery hi mate have you had a chance to test any more out? I see you haven't posted much over the past year. Everything good?
Thanks for putting this together - I stumbled into this video while digging for “mid-price” bow reviews after shooting a couple cheaper big-box demo bows. After watching your video I found better pro shops and got my hands on every one of these save for the PSE. My Thrive should come in soon and I’ll be learning this new sport shortly after! Thanks!!
Hey Ben, I'm glad that I could help! That's really cool to hear, I think you'll find the sport extremely rewarding. Let me know how you like the Thrive once you officially get your hands on it, and feel free to shoot me an email if you ever have any questions. Thanks for watching!
I just subscribed , thanks for for all the info, Im getting back into bow hunting and alot has changed over just a few years, this was very helpful, by far the most informative vid on TH-cam
Excellent video, extremely thorough and well planed.
Great comparison just bought the convergence very happy with it
Super well done video. Keep up the great work! This is one of the most helpful videos out there.
Excellent video. Haven’t bought a new now for 10 years. Been hunting with an old Mission x3 and in the market for a new bow. I like this video because I’m not looking to spend $1000 or more and these bows are right in my price range.
Dude, you are THE BEST bow reviewer I have ever seen....and I watch A LOT of bow reviews on TH-cam. No BS. You got a sub out of me, and I look forward to what you do in the future. Clearly, you must have a physics or engineering type education. As someone who majored in physics...I sincerely appreciate the amount of effort and information you put into this video.
-Donnie
Man you saved me. Exactly what I was looking for. Thx!
I'm just now getting into Archery and will be buying my first bow this weekend. I've been researching a lot and really found this video extremely helpful! And who doesn't like a Deer Matrix cameo in the middle of everything? :D
Great informative comparison bow video! Nice work.
Thank you so much, Jesse!
This is an outstanding channel. Very helpful and informative.
Great video! New to archery and this definitely helped me stay on track in my decision making. With so much information thats available out there, I was getting over loaded with data and starting to second guess some things that I didnt even need to worry about in my first bow purchase. Ended up with the Quest! Now to find a reputable shop in my area....ahh the challenges of a new hobby :-) Keep up the great vids! Subbed!
That's some quality content here! Thanks!
Sam, great post. Very thorough presentation. Consider this, lowering and relaxing your shoulder when you draw. You will have a much more relaxed and subsequently more accurate hold.....just saying!
Great video. I Subscribed, liked and shared this vid. Thanks for distilling the information down to my beginner level.
You make solid content my guy. Great info and I wish more guys would pay attention
this is an awesome video Sam. Really appreciate it as a newer Bow Hunter. Still learning a lot as I step into archery on top of my regular rifle hunts
Thank you so much Rafael! That really means a lot. Let me know if you ever have any archery questions, I'm here to help!
Appreciate that. I just found your channel looking for entry level hunting bows. I'll have to watch more videos before I really ask anything, but any sort of videos you could create around various barriers to entry in the bow hunting world, that would be appreciated.
Excellent job, love the longer vids🤙
Thank you so much! Perfect, I'm glad you like them
New Sub here Sir.
Many many thanks for your great post.
Your experience and in-depth analysis is refreshing and truly superior to many of the other channels offering reviews.
I’m now anxiously awaiting your next video Sir.
Keep up the great work please.
Cheers
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! The bow release season is coming up fast so prepare yourself for a TON of reviews.
Thank you for this, subscribed!
I went to bear creek archery and got new string from rogue and had them install it and not only did they do a great job with it they also gave me tips on improving my accuracy and they always help me with any issues I have and never charge me for basic tuning and repairs I can't say enough good things about this shop and range will always go there for any of my bow needs.
This is exactly the video I was looking for. I am going to my local archery store tomorrow to get fitted. I have no idea what my draw is or the poundage info. Thank you. New subscriber that is new to archery.
That's awesome to hear and exactly what I wanted to accomplish! I hope you found the right bow for you. Thanks for watching Joshua!
Been looking to get a new bow. Have a Bowtech Diamond for years. Really appreciate your variety of manufacturers. Asked the most experienced archerer I know and turns out he lives 20 minutes from the Bowtech factory and knows nothing except Bowtechs. Been looking at Bear Archery - Made in USA. Hard to find many reviews about them. I'm guessing you're kind of limited to what your local range has. I can respect that. My buddy is really in the same boat, with Bowtech.
Glad to see the thrive getting some attention!
Heck yea, haha! Thanks for watching
I got the Hoyt Powermax and love it. Actually picked it up at Bear Creek Archery have been shooting there weekly
Very helpful video. Thank you!
Deserves way more exposure for these quality vids
Thanks for the support man, I really appreciate it!
Great vid mate 👍👍
Hay ther loved your video I think your right on the money with your info keep up the good work
Good job mate you are the best reviewer. All of the data and information are what we need. I can't test the bow because in Romania there are no shops that can provide that to you, i just simply need to blind buy.
You should consider reviewing the PSE Bowmadness Unleashed 2019. I hope you will. Cheers bro!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I wish you luck in finding the right bow. I know it can be super tough. I'll look into that bow and see what I can do. Thank again!
Great video !!! Very helpful !
Thanks for watching Kevin, I'm glad I could help!
Another great video with ton of useful information and advice (might consider re-uploading with better audio sync )
Thank you so much Obelix! My original video is perfectly synced so it has to be a problem from TH-cam. I'm just going to leave it as is.
Excellent video!
Great vid! Honest and true
Great video! Thanks
Great video, thank you very much!
It is amazing how much bow you can get for the "mid level" price range these days (400-600 usd). even a basic hunting bow that costs $400 today is still so much smoother than any bow made ten years ago at any price! today (2019) the current bow market is unreal, there are so many good options and you don't need to spend $1k to get a smooth and reliable bow that performs well.
Exactly! It's really great to see technology progressing in the archery industry. Thanks for watching Andy!
This whole video is great!
Thank you so much!
Awesome job on the video!
Better done than all the "pro's"!
Haha! I really appreciate that Chad. Thanks for watching!
Thanks gonna have to try the bow tech since I have shoulder issues and smoothness is the most important
Great video, length is perfect, and unlike many reviewers you actually know what you are talking about.
I would love a midrange target bow comparison, for example with the pse supra focus, diamond medalist...
Perfect, thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Great idea, it might be tough to get my hands on those bows, but I'll see what I can do.
@@SamuelWhiteArchery its just an Idea after all. Doesnt have to be those bows, but I only see everybody talking about the flagship target bows, and I think a review of the lower priced bows could be really interesting to watch. You could also talk about what peopoe are missing by not going with the flagships, if you already shot those.
Thanks for your commitment, you are a great addition to the archery content creators.
So damn informative. Thank you!!
I watched this to try and find a bow for my wife. Great video
Thanks for watching Logan, I hope it helped you out!
Solid video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching, David!
Great video
Would love long videos more info the better and would like to see elite ritual and option 6 thanks love the info keep up good work Jr
Perfect, thank you for the feedback and support! I'll see what I can do. Thanks for watching
Hey bud. Just bought a Thrive about a month ago. Lancaster has it bare bow for 650 and “DTH” for 750. I shot it at a local shop (which also had it for 650) but the shop is garbage so I ordered it online. It took me a while to find my first bow and I’m happy I waited to find one so much fun to shoot.
I'm really glad to hear that! Patience is key when shopping for a bow and you did exactly that. Thanks for watching
Take all the time that is needed to explain the concept, review the product, say what you think and why. Go through your standard check list of areas to review about any given product type and be honest with your thoughts and feelings about whatever product/shooting technique. Great job!
Thank you so much!
Couldn't agree more.
Thank you for breaking down the real world difference between arrow speeds. I have a hard time convincing people to use a heavier arrow even after shooting different weights with them through a chronograph and showing them how much they gain in momemtum and energy. They are so wrapped up with the 30-40fps they are losing. I hunt in Arizona for coues deer every year, which is about as tough as western hunting gets and even so, I would never think for a second about going back to light arrows to gain a little more speed. The trade off just is not worth it in the real world.
Very good job young man
Thank you so much!
ExA great vid bro
YEEEEWWWWWW, thank you so much Jimi! ExA
Decided, I'm going "next level" PSE NTN 33.
great content, thanks for the info...of these bows in the video, which one would u recommend for someone getting into bow hunting who it 6 ft tall & 205 lbs?
Drive 3B XL for me, 32" draw length 🤗
I found the quest thrive for 440 brand new, what a bow thanks for the research done you made process easy for me. Are the mods for the length of pull?
Great Videos. Subscribed. Just want to point out not to overlook the the second hand market. If you know your drawlength, and know how to check for damage, you can get an incredible bow for 500 to 700 dollars.
Good points!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video Samuel. Have you had a chance to shoot the PSE brute NXT? If you so, why did you think?
This video was amazing man. I dono if you have shot the obsession turmoil or not but it is in this same price range. If you have, how would you stack it up against the others? Thanks!
This video made me a subscriber. Possibly a dumb question: But is there a chance you could do a video or answer which of the higher priced bows are the most "newbie" friendly? Ive gone shooting a few times with a friends PSE ferocity, but now I want one of my own. I'd rather pay as much as necessary for one with great lasting quality. You message was sent though, I plan to go to a local shop and get my hands on some bows, but I'd like to have an idea of what I'm looking for before I walk in. THANKS!
Hey Sam, I like your scientific approach to evaluating hunting arrows..Have you rated Carbon Express Maxima??What is your GO TO hunting arrow?? Thanks Bernie
Hi! I have been looking your videos now, but didn't find any review of Bear Species RTH (Have you tested it? Pros/cons?)
Samuel you have long experience shooting both the Halon X Comp and the TRX, how they compare?
Wow..thank you so very much...i bought not too long ago a Quest Thrive on May 22nd...and since May 25th... I'm absolutely and totally hooked... I am shooting (my basement) an average of 30 to 50 arrows a day...I find it quite addicting and at the same time .relaxing... The "Thank you" at the beginning was because i was thinking on "upgrading" from my Quest to the Hoyt Power Max ....which wouldn't it be a horrible mistake . again ...thank you very much. this takes me to my question. .....If i wanted to upgrade what would be the best option...? Maybe one of the Prime Black series? if i wanted to stay on the same family...??? Again .... thanks this video saved me from wasting mone.
Thank you!
Mathews rezen 6.5 was causing shoulder problems, after 40 years of weight lifting. Bought a hoyt powermax. No more shoulder issues with half the price. Just as accurate or more. A little slower but who cares, easy to shoot. It's the drop off at the end that caused the problem. Hoyt rolls off slower no sudden drop off.
Nice video. Buuuut the part about the matrix deer 👎I've seen deer duck strings ,jump strings .whitetail love to duck strings buuuut a silent bow and fast bow I've found helps fix this problem. That's wy this video helps provide the information needed to decide what each person wants .great job
Very informative. Have you ever tried a Darton bow? I know they hold a few patents that others pay for...like Hoyt
Do they have a rotating draw length module or do we need to go out and track down more draw length modules to change the draw length that's important. Also hybrid cams are for the birds. The yolk is going to stretch binary cams are superior set it and forget it. Let's say you want to shim the cams. Does the bow come with thick medium and thin spacers or do I have to go out and buy some. Do they engrave tuning marks on the Shelf this makes tuning easier.
WTF? A short video without blabla and effects, but infos. Thank you.
Great video Cheap bow lol i shoot a Bear single cam Wild but i get one inch grouping at 20yds like to see you test that lol. But like I said I'm great video very informative
With the info given starting at 9:33 what would the distance between shots be at 100 yards?? 2in, 5in?
Can ya do a video on Bow build up . I did my own thing one my Hoyt Klash. Can you do an in depth review on the Klash ?
Now I’m debating the Quest Thrive vs the Mathews Tactic which are comparable in cost. Just so hard to find these specific models to shoot side by side.
As a brand new archer, would the Hoyt Powermax be a good buy for $500 or would the Mission MXR or Mission Switch serve me better? Awesome videos, btw! I just subscribed.
John Dudley uses Hoyt so I'm gonna buy either a Hoyt Powermax or the Nitrux. Your thoughts on the Nitrux?
Little disappointed the Bear Divergent wasn't put in this test. I love mine after shooting PSE, Diamond, Helix, Vertix. Getting 294fps with 440 grain arrows... faster than my buddies Vertix by 20fps shooting the same arrows, but his has a higher IBO supposedly. Same draw lengths. He regrets paying double for his Vertix after he shot the Divergent. Highly underrated bow for sure.
Dang, I wish I could of gotten my hands on one. I'd love to try it out. Sadly the local shop that supplies the bows for my videos doesn't hold Bear products. I contacted Bear a while ago to see if they'd send me a bow to review, but they never got back to me. If I ever get the chance, the Divergent will definitely be on the to-do list, thanks for watching!
Sound good, now set the bows up for hunting and test them.
Yeah it's very clear BowTech was the easy winner thanks
i shoot a convergance and i love it.
Was the bowtech bowtech on comfort or performance?
Do you know if they still make the quest thrive?