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Mathews ARC 34 Bow

June 2026
Author: Jerrod Lile

Mathews ARC 34 Bow

“When I got my hands on the new Mathews ARC 34 bow, I was very impressed. It was fast, smooth, quiet, easy to draw, and it aimed unbelievably well. It’s also one of the coolest bows I’ve ever seen due to the ornate machining of the riser. In fact, I was so impressed that I was questioning my own opinion.
 
So, I decided to reach out to the true experts—the archery retailers who collectively handle and tune thousands of the most popular bows on the market, regardless of the brand. After working with these retailers for fourteen years, I’ve developed close and honest relationships with them, and I always turn to those who handle far more bows than I’ve ever dreamed of for advice. Their feedback reassured me that I wasn’t reading this bow wrong! I’ve gathered some of the most common feedback below:
  • Better stability and balance, making it easier to hold on target
  • Noticeably harder to induce torque at full draw than previous models
  • Super easy to tune with limb shift
  • Speed as advertised—very fast
  • Insane amount of machine work
  • Less vibration and noise than anything else on the market
  • Smooth draw cycle
To quote one of these dealers verbatim, ‘I have been in archery retail for twenty-three years. I’ve owned an average of three new bows every year from many different brands. Out of the seventy-plus bows I have owned, the new ARC is the best bow I have ever had. The combination of easy tuning, balance, stability, draw cycle, and shot feel is unmatched. Lastly, this bow just looks sexy!’
 
If you’re wondering if you should get one, the answer is a resounding YES! I don’t know how Mathews keeps improving year after year, but, somehow, they figure out new ways to make bows lighter, faster, smoother, and easier to shoot. They may have outdone themselves with the ARC—this might be the bow that’s incredibly hard for them to improve on next year.”
 
Product Link: https://mathewsinc.com/pages/arc
 
MSRP: $1,459.00 (ARC 30); $1,569.00 (ARC 34)