I may be new but...
This year I decided to get a bow with it's primary purpose for hunting and of course something to shoot and have fun with. With that in mind, the Dream Season X-Force was at the top of my list. The only other Bows I shot before I owned was a Matthews Outback, a low end Martin (not sure of the model name, old as well) and some others not even worth mentioning but they were compound bows. I was fairly new and inexperienced but new that if I shot something that just felt absolutely right (the "it" factor) I would get it, no matter the cost.
I shot one of Diamond Archery's bows it was a rendition of the Marquis but the store I went to ordered several of them specialized they called it a Nitrous. For under $500 it felt practically the same as an X-Force, not nearly as fast though. I started to really like the X-Force even more, simply in awe of it's raw speed and its minute hand shock. Then my Dad convinced me to shoot the new Matthews, I knew he was biased because he owned the Outback that I shot several times. In comparison of the DXT and the X-Force, I just ended up liking the Qualities of the DXT a little more.
My reasons were as follows;
- The grip, for some reason that grip Matthews has feels great(to me), I thought the X-Force's was a bit too thin but I think it could be something I would enjoy if I wanted a change in regards of feel when shooting a bow later on.
- The length, clearly a good bit shorter. A plus for hunting ANYWHERE. Be it ground blinds, tree stands, whatever.
- Speed. The X-Force wins here, if speed is your primary focus you found your match. This bow will win, no doubt. But I think +300 fps is a respectable speed for harvesting game in general.
- Weight. As big as the X force was it was lighter than I thought it would be at first glance. On the other hand as short and thin as the DXT was the weight was unmatched. Light as a feather, but after you put your accessories on it, it could dramatically affect the weight. Something to keep in mind. But it's weight, again, was a feel I personally felt comfortable with.
Well in conclusion (of my novel of a post) get down to a store and shoot. You're opinion can be drastically changed after a couple shots and a good personal comparison of what qualities are most important to you. I was pretty hell bent on getting an X-Force, but ended up with something else. I'm not contributing to a brand war or saying "mine is better than yours" or here to start trouble. I'm simply saying you owe it to yourself to physically try something and let the product work for you and win you over, not the other way around.
Hope this helps, and happy shopping!
the xforce is the way to go, the cam is 91% efficient, the most efficient cam ever produced!!!! god i love this time of year!
