Comments on: Hoyt Maxxis 31 and 35 Review and Spotlight

By: Thomas pickel

Thomas pickel — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:49:22 +0000

I bought my maxxis 31 at the end of 2010 after i was taged out because my friend took me to a hoyt shop, he said my old martin was a dinosaur so i went and he showed me a number of hoyts but when i layed my eyes on the maxxis it was love at first sight and at the time i really didnt want to give up my martin so i went home and for three days i almost couldnt sleep i went back and the man at the bow shop let me shoot it and with just that out of impulse i bought it and i have to say this bow has to be the cadillac of all bows and by far the best bow ive ever owed With that said i recumend everyone get this bow

By: Michael Larsen

Michael Larsen — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:25:09 +0000

John,

I shoot a 30″ draw length and short bows have always been an issue for me as well. Mostly because I am most comfortable (and accurate) when having the string touch the tip of my nose. With short bows and their very sttep string angle at full draw, this is difficult and uncomfortable for me. I find that shooting a bow that is a little longer in ATA definitely is a better fit for me. Currently I am shooting a Bowtech Destroyer that is about 33″ ATA, but the large cams push the string out even further at full draw. I’ve shot the Maxxxis 31 quite bit, and while I loved the feel of the bow, it just wasn’t right for me. I think I would be worth your time to at least try out a few longer bows and see if that helps you out.

By: John

John — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:58:29 +0000

I also have a Maxxis 31. I love the bow but I too am a big guy. My draw is 30.5 and my height is 6’3″. I have my poundage set at 60. Drawing a bow at that draw length is tough especially at 45 years of age.

I just cant get comfortable shooting the thing. Draw is smooth and release is smooth but I’m just not rested during aim.

Im thinking about moving to the Maxxis 35 next year.

Can you tell me what would be my advantages if any by moving to the 35?

Thanks!
John

By: Caleb Norton

Caleb Norton — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:18:48 +0000

Hello. I am a fellow Hoyt shooter. I started with a turbohawk which I have to say is one of the best buys for the money(with adding a string stop). You find a bow you are comfortable with and practice, then you will hit well. I shot a 286/300 with a turbohawk on a 3d target shoot out to 50 yard targets. As for the Alphamax and Maxxis. Excellent bows. To me they draw back better and smoother than the MAthews as I tested them all vigorously. If you are looking for speed, go with the Alphaburner, with the cams it will draw back differently than most are used to but keeps you honest. not hard to get used to. I enjoyed shooting the Alphamax 35, was very light, accurate and quiet. Even though the turbohawk will be a faster shot, I was hitting a slightly tighter group with the alphamax 35. The Maxxis felt as stated above a little smoother yet than the alphamax. Honestly, for price I would go with the Turbohawk or alphamax depending on your wallet size. But between the alphamax and the maxxis, they shoot+ feel almost identical. Pick the one you are comfortable with; noting the alphamax will probably come at much better deals + pricing. (Make note that the alpamax 35 and maxxis 35 were shot, not the 31 maxxis or the 32 alphamax) Thanks for all your good reviews.

By: Michael Larsen

Michael Larsen — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:22:47 +0000

Dean,

The Maxxis is an updated version of the Alphamax and the there are two main differences: the past parallel limbs and the addition of the inline roller guard. They both feel and shoot very similar with the Maxxis feeling a tad better to me overall. My guess would be that the Maxxis will remain in the Hoyt lineup and the Alphamax is going to disappear soon. If you want a newer design that may hold it’s value a little better for a year or so, go with the Maxxis. That being said, I have seen some really good deals on the Alphamax and you could get a great bow for a little cheaper than the Maxxis.

Second question: It’s really a personal choice, but like you I am 6′ and I shoot a 30″ draw. At this draw length a 31-32″ bow has a very sharp string angle at full draw and I cannot comfortably touch the string to my nose with a bow this short. So in my case, I prefer the slightly longer 35″ version. However, everyone is different and I would highly recommend that you try to shoot both versions before making a decision.

Third: I believe the Maxxis and Alphamax are excellent bows that can’t be beat for quality. That being said, there are great bows from every manufacturer this year and it’s going to come down to personal choice. I have shot the Bowtech Destroyer, Mathews Z7, Elite Judge, and PSE Axe to name a few and they are all excellent and definitely worth taking a look at before you make a decision. I would also like to check out the Rytera Nemisis, Strother SR71/Infinity and the New Breed bows, but I have not had a chance to shoot them yet.

By: Dean Tesch

Dean Tesch — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:05:21 +0000

Michael,
After the 2010 South Carolina archery season (or before), I plan on replacing my old Matthews SQ2 with a Hoyt, and I am leaning toward an Alphamax in 32 or 35. I am a hunter and not an archery comp. shooter.
Q: Would you choose an Alphamax or a Maxxis?
Q: I am near 6 feet tall and just under 200 lbs and do physical labor for a living. Would you recommend a 32 or a 35 inch Alphamax, or a 31 or a 35 inch Maxxis?
Q: Is there another bow you could recommend over these two bows?
Thanks, and good job on your article.
DWT