Mathews ARC Breakdown

Is the new Mathews ARC actually a game-changer, or just another flagship with fresh paint? In this episode of the Drawn West Podcast, I sit down with Daniel Parker from Mathews to dig into what’s really different about the ARC 30 and ARC 34. We break down the new limb geometry, the updated SWX2 cam with that perimeter-weight “flywheel” feel, and why this bow stays faster and quieter once you bolt real hunting gear to the string. Daniel brings the behind-the-scenes engineering insight, and I bring the “600-grain elk arrow that once welded itself into a steel plate” perspective. We also nerd out on hinge and resistance releases, target-archery lessons you can steal for hunting season, Kodiak Brown vs Green Ambush, and how to actually choose between the 30" and 34" ARC based on how and where you hunt. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. If you enjoyed this, leave a 5-star rating and share the show with a friend. Check out the all new Mathews ARC https://mathewsinc.com/pages/arc ________________________________________ FREE Gear Checklist: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear FREE Drawn West Application Calendar www.getdrawnwest.com/freeproducts Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]! Sponsors and Discounts: GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u Save10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getd... RTIC Coolers – Keep Your Meat Cold! https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers Okuma Fishing – Rods and Reels for Serious Anglers! https://alnk.to/31sVDzF First Month FREE at MTNTOUGH Fitness with code ROOKIE https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE Save $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q Save 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb 00:00 – 06:32 Intro, Mathews Partnership & New Bow Day Surprise 06:32 – 14:58 Lift vs ARC: Noise, Speed, Energy, and Why It Matters 14:58 – 22:24 Parallel vs Vertical Limb Travel & The New SWX2 Cam 22:24 – 33:01 Riser Updates, Integrated Accessories & Real-World Setup Talk 33:01 – 44:32 Axle-to-Axle Choices: 30 vs 34, Who Should Shoot What 44:32 – 58:03 Releases: Hinge, Resistance, Thumb, and the Shot Execution Conversation 58:03 – 1:10:06 Arrow Builds, Fletching Setups & String Customization 1:10:06 – Color Options, Kodiak Brown, Closing Thoughts & Season Plans