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Anyone use Mathews Triax or Mathews Mission Switch bows?
Posted on 2/15/26 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 2/15/26 at 1:56 pm
I'm just now, in my 60s, picking up archery since my daughter is getting into it and it's something we can do together. Since I'm a pure noob, I've spent a lot of time at a local archery shop and they're recommending the Mathews Mission Switch as a really good "all arounder" that's good for beginners and I'll probably never outgrow. They also suggested, but I haven't shot yet, the Mathews Triax which is out of production but they have one in their rental fleet that they'll sell for a better price than the brand new Switch. The Triax gets significantly better reviews, but it seems to be for more experienced archers.
I'm just target shooting now but MAY eventually get into hunting with whatever I get. Right now I'm not good enough to make humane shots, but I'm improving.
My question for the more experienced archers here, is the Triax (being a better overall bow) forgiving enough that a noob like me could pick that over the Switch? I can get the Triax for $150 less than the Switch configured the same.
I'm pretty heavily disposed toward the Mathews line over other brands like Bear due to their lifetime warranty and the fact that you can get parts for bows that are no longer in production unlike most other brands.
Thanks
I'm just target shooting now but MAY eventually get into hunting with whatever I get. Right now I'm not good enough to make humane shots, but I'm improving.
My question for the more experienced archers here, is the Triax (being a better overall bow) forgiving enough that a noob like me could pick that over the Switch? I can get the Triax for $150 less than the Switch configured the same.
I'm pretty heavily disposed toward the Mathews line over other brands like Bear due to their lifetime warranty and the fact that you can get parts for bows that are no longer in production unlike most other brands.
Thanks
This post was edited on 2/15/26 at 2:36 pm
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Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:15 pm to Don Quixote
I have a Triax as my backup bow. It’s only a 28” ATA with a 6” brace so it’s not the most forgiving but shoots well.
What is the brace height on the switch? That would be the only thing that makes it more forgiving.
What is the brace height on the switch? That would be the only thing that makes it more forgiving.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:25 pm to Jack Daniel
quick search on both:
7-1/8" on the Triax
6" on the Switch
I'm such a noob I don't even know what this means?
reading this link, it sounds like either would be fine since neither is at the extreme range of common brace heights
7-1/8" on the Triax
6" on the Switch
I'm such a noob I don't even know what this means?
reading this link, it sounds like either would be fine since neither is at the extreme range of common brace heights
This post was edited on 2/15/26 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:41 pm to Don Quixote
The Triax brace height is 6” not 7 1/8”
Brace height is the distance between riser and string. Higher the measurement the more forgiving of a bow. Lower the brace height the faster speed
Brace height is the distance between riser and string. Higher the measurement the more forgiving of a bow. Lower the brace height the faster speed
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:45 pm to Jack Daniel
OK, yeah I saw the 7-1/8" on another site but Mathews site confirms 6"
so, being the same as the Switch - the Triax should be as noob-friendly while being a better overall bow?
I'm going to shoot the Triax and Switch side by side next week. I could take my time about buying the Switch since it's new-new, but for a better bow at $150 less in their rental fleet I might snatch the Triax up sooner rather than later if I don't notice an immediate and drastic difference at the range.
so, being the same as the Switch - the Triax should be as noob-friendly while being a better overall bow?
I'm going to shoot the Triax and Switch side by side next week. I could take my time about buying the Switch since it's new-new, but for a better bow at $150 less in their rental fleet I might snatch the Triax up sooner rather than later if I don't notice an immediate and drastic difference at the range.
This post was edited on 2/15/26 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:51 pm to Don Quixote
For a new shooter the Switch is wayy more friendly. It has a 7 1/8” brace height with 31” ATA which will make it a lot more forgiving. Also it had adjustable DL which is better for new shooters. The Triax will require different mods to change DL which requires a press.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 2:58 pm to Jack Daniel
correct me if I'm wrong but the way I understand it DL is set it once and done (assuming no one else is using the bow) because it's tied to my arm length which doesn't change; but draw weight to be adjusted as my shooting improves?
This post was edited on 2/15/26 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 2/15/26 at 3:17 pm to Don Quixote
Yes, DL is not something you would adjust much after finding the right length but again, when asking about a new shooter it’s always best to have a bow that adjustable instead of buying modules and needing a bow press everytime you want to tweak.
Regarding draw weight, the triax can be adjusted a few lbs with the limb bolts but when you start making big adjustments on limb bolts it messes with your other specs. It requires module change to get big adjustment in poundage.
So the Switch wins in that category as well the it being adjustable for new shooters.
Regarding draw weight, the triax can be adjusted a few lbs with the limb bolts but when you start making big adjustments on limb bolts it messes with your other specs. It requires module change to get big adjustment in poundage.
So the Switch wins in that category as well the it being adjustable for new shooters.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 3:26 pm to Jack Daniel
Great, thanks Jack.
again, local shop said I would be unlikely to outgrow the Switch
again, local shop said I would be unlikely to outgrow the Switch
This post was edited on 2/15/26 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 2/15/26 at 4:13 pm to Don Quixote
Try several bows and buy the one that feels the best when you shoot it.
Posted on 2/15/26 at 7:58 pm to Don Quixote
I son is 10 and just started target shooting. He has a PSE beginner bow but once he maxes it out at 40lbs, I'll probably get him a Switch. Like previously said, the brace height makes it forgiving. He's wanting to shoot 3D and targets next year.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 5:58 am to Don Quixote
left or right handed ?
Posted on 2/16/26 at 8:37 am to D500MAG
quote:
left or right handed ?
right handed, left eye dominant
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:32 pm to Don Quixote
Just for clarity, you do NOT need a press to change the CC2 mods on the Triax.
It’s just two Allen head screws to change the mods. No press needed. It is very simple.
It’s just two Allen head screws to change the mods. No press needed. It is very simple.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:46 pm to OeauxMy
But to help with your selection…
As others have said. Shoot the triax. If it is comfortable and you shoot it well, I’d go with that. It was a flag ship bow, and still a top of the line option.
With the lower brace height, it will be less forgiving. But if you shoot it well, and you can save some money…. Winner winner
As others have said. Shoot the triax. If it is comfortable and you shoot it well, I’d go with that. It was a flag ship bow, and still a top of the line option.
With the lower brace height, it will be less forgiving. But if you shoot it well, and you can save some money…. Winner winner
Posted on 2/17/26 at 9:50 am to OeauxMy
Yep, planning to shoot it side-by-side with the Switch later this week.
Posted on 2/17/26 at 10:12 am to Don Quixote
quote:
correct me if I'm wrong but the way I understand it DL is set it once and done (assuming no one else is using the bow) because it's tied to my arm length which doesn't change; but draw weight to be adjusted as my shooting improves?
That’s correct. What is incorrect is the notion about the Triax having mods to change the poundage. The mods didn’t come into play until the Vertix (The next year’s flagship bow.). You’ll have to change the limbs for the Triax.
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