I have a Hoyt vectix or vector or something like that probably 10 years old. Shaw built me a string for it about 5 years ago.

What benefit do I get from a new bow? Weight, speed? Or should I keep shooting this one till it shatters?

It depends on the bow, Could be less weight,speed,smaller,more let off, smoother bow, just depends on the bow you are looking at.

If the new bow is a Mathews, it would be a step up.

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Or elite

The man has a point

The MQ1 that was on here for sale would be better then any other brand made today. Mathews is the only bow a real man would be caught shooting.

Shaw am I mistaken or do I remember once upon a time you used to preach the same thing about Hoyts?

Anything is a step up from a Hoyt.

I have a Hoyt maxxis , had a Reezen 7.0 . I liked both .but if I was looking for a new bow I'd go with a custom long bow !!

Last time I listened to you is the reason why I have a Hoyt. I'm not listening anymore.

I wasn't shooting Hoyts when the Vectrix came out.

Newer bows are lighter, more let off most of the time and you gain a little speed. But speed is not what is needed for hunting! My first deer shot was with a 20 year old Pearson from a pawn shop for $60. Had quite an arc to the arrow flight at 30+ yards. But I could shoot it quite well. No need to keep up with the Jones's unless you just want to or your bow is starting to fail in places!

Remorse...unless it's a Mathews!

Have you shot any of the new bows? If you can't tell the difference, then just keep shooting that one.

Brad- just go shoot as many as you can put your hands on. You'll find one you like. Likely it will be a little faster, smoother and quiter than your current model.

All companies have good bows now. I would at least try each of these: Hoyt, BowTech, New Breed, Elite, Mathews, Obsession and PSE.

if you are going to get a new bow I wouldn't listen to what others on here say you should shoot, I'd go with what feels natural in your hand. That for me is a hoyt, I can't stand the way a Mathews feels while I'm holding it. As for what you get, like others have said, more let off, lighter bow, limbs that haven't been shot 5k times and new technology on rest, sights, arrows etc.. when you deck it out

Y'all haven't answered his question. Some companies give you a hat with the purchase of a new bow, others give nice window decals. Some give both.

Seriously though, like it's been stated above, you may gain some speed, may be quiter, may be smoother. On the other hand, you really may not gain much at all if you don't bow hunt that much. I've sold bows that I've regreted selling before. I've shot some that felt great in the store, but ended up not being any better than some older bows that I had a lot of confidence in.
If you just bow hunt occasionally and you're happy with the setup you have now, don't go shopping.

At a minimum....less felt vibration, less noise and more speed. Most likely a smoother draw and also a better back wall.

I don't view a lighter bow as a plus. A heavier bow is more conducive to accuracy vs a lighter bow, all else being equal, especially when adrenaline is pumping.

It amazes me how some guys will lug around a 9lb rifle with a 3lb hubble scope on it and then complain about a 5lb bow being too heavy.

Yall answered my question. I'll keep my $1500 in my pocket and knock the dust off of mine and see if it will make another year. It's not heavy enough nor have vibrations to the point of complaining. And I have plenty of hats. Thanks.