Diamond archery

[wariner87]

Lookin to purchase my first bow. It looks like I hve narrowed it down to two possible candidates.
   It really just wanted to get the opinion of you seasoned archers.
I'm looking at the diamond outlaw, or mattews z7. If you have experience with these bows or even have an opinion then tell me wht you think.

[vandeman17]

I shoot a Diamond and am happy with it. I have "The Rock" and it shoots good for me. I will eventually upgrade but it I like it for the price I paid. 

[blacktailcody]

I would go with the mathews.

[Stick em]

I shoot the Outlaw and love it. It's solid and light. I change a few things but most archers do. This bow is only set up at just under 60# and even on an off day I love to shoot it. My buddy has a nice Mathews and loves it to. We shoot almost identical after 60 yards, the only real difference is the price. Go try them both, that will make your decision for you. 

[270Shooter]

I have shot the diamond outlaw, pretty fast bow but didn't have a very smooth draw. I ended up buying a quest (made by g5) instead. But if I had the money I'd buy the Mathews, the are great bows and top notch quality. Will the diamond work? Absolutely, but if it were up to me and money wasn't a factor I'd buy the Mathews. However, if you do spend the money on the Mathews don't buy cheap sights or rest.

[wariner87]

I would go with the mathews.

Is there a specific reason why ?

[wariner87]

Thank you all for the advice, it helps me narrow it down.

[vandeman17]

I would go with the mathews.

Is there a specific reason why ?

Mathews, in general, are a higher quality bow but along with that comes a higher price tag. I would have bought one when I bought my bow but I was new to bow hunting and on a limited budget so I went with a Diamond. I think  in the end it comes down to what fits you the best and what you feel most confident with. 

[barracuda163]

First year shooting outlaw. Good beginners bow. Put whisker biscuit  and decent sight on. I've been shooting everyday this week getting more confidence every time. Consistent groups from 20-60 yds. Try different broad heads and see what the bow likes. I like throwing a tennis ball out random distances in the open and see if I can drill them.

[wariner87]

Is there a shop in the state where I can maybe try one before a purchase ?

[demontang]

Ive work a lot with those bows, the mattews seems to be a name you pay for. Nock travel is a little off on the z7 from what ive seen, noise draw cycle I havent notice o whole lot of difference. The speed I dont really see a difference in them there both fast id have to run them over a chrono to see which is faster.

I know the diamond cams can take a lot more abuse then the mattews. Almost all the mattews ive seen that where dryfired had a cam that looked like it was folded in half or been hit with a big hammer, the diamonds seem to jump the string off if they even do that when dry fired. Ive had a easier time tuning the diamonds they have dlat nock travel over the z7.

I like the strings on the diamonds better as they dont seem to stretch as much and the peep stays straight. The 452x strings on the diamonds are great.

[RockCreekArchery]

Is there a shop in the state where I can maybe try one before a purchase ?

We have one in stock in Enumclaw, 70#

[elk247]

Rock creek, pm incoming and Welcome to the site. Lots of guys have been speaking highly about your shop lately.

[blacktailcody]

I would go with the mathews.

Is there a specific reason why ?

Mathews, in general, are a higher quality bow

 

[wariner87]

Is there a shop in the state where I can maybe try one before a purchase ?

We have one in stock in Enumclaw, 70#

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