PSE X Force experiences?

[jaybob]

I've been shooting a Mathews for years, but am interested in the PSE X Force. I looked at the video on PSE's website and found the info pretty interesting. I hope to eventually get to an archery shop to actually play with one and maybe compare a few bows, but that won't be until the fall most likely. I sure would be interested in anyone that has shot one or has info on it. thanks for your time.

 

[bowhunt]

I have shot one, and thought it was great. I was surprised that with that much speed that it was still very very smooth.
It is flat fast!
The draw was a little jerky compared to other bows, but the speed and smoothness were the best I have experienced, and I am not a PSE fan.

 

[fisrtcoueswas80inches]

id stick with the mathews... i shoot a Q2 and will be sticking with it!
Casey

 

[canhunter]

Bowhunt, so where did you shoot an X force? Details would be appreciated. They are not even expected to be shipping until the end of this month.

 

[HullinPhx]

There are a few shops here in AZ already have the new x force, It is fast ver very fast. The PSE web site is right, I shot a 70lb and a 29 in draw and loved it. I just wish I had an extra 750 bucks to buy it, I will but I need to sell my old bow first. I was expecting a lot of vibration since there was so much speed but I was suprised. The cams are huge.

John

 

[TipMOver]

I shot one yesterday in Simi Valley. He (Archery Sports) had 3 of them on the rack. I shot a 29/70. Very fast but sure felt like a tuning fork at the shot. Lots of vibration. I'm sure a stabilizer and some Simms products would help that. Nice looking bow though.

 

[canhunter]

So, compare it please with a mini review compared to what you are currently shooting. Nice to see how it compares to what is currently on the market.

 

[TipMOver]

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I currently have a few bows:

07 Bowtech Tribute
28.5"
72#
Shoots my 360 grn CX 350 Maxima at 312 fps
This bow has real nice speed, super quiet and DEAD in the hand at the shot.

07 Bowtech Guardian
Same DL and weight
Same arrow at 305 fps.
Quietest, deadest feeling bow at the shot of the year, IMO

Yesterday I picked up my new:
07 Elite Envy (just had to try one)
Same DL, weight and arrow
329 5 shot average through the chrono
VERY smooth and shock free. A nice mix between the Tribute and the Guardian, but faster ;-)

I picked up the X yesterday and shot a few arrows. I didnt shoot it through the chrono, but my best guess is that it was right there about the same speed as the Envy. Very fast. It does have a shorter brace height. I think it was 6", correct me if I'm wrong. This could be a potential problem for newer shooters. A little less forgiving than a lot of the new top end bows. Like I said earlier, there was a very noticeable vibration at the shot. I even shot one of the other X's that was on the rack to see if maybe it was just the one bow. Both of them were the same. It really felt like a tuning fork in the hand after the shot, IMO. I would assume that some of the vibration dampening devices on the market could tame that just a bit. Hopefully this helps. Good luck!

 

[bowhunt]

I shot the bow at Jake's Archery in Orem Utah. 2 of us shot it, and both felt it was very very smooth with little to no vibration after the shot.
I have an AR 34 currently, and felt it was as smooth as it.

The bow I shot did have limb savers attached, maybe that helped.