Mathews Monster MR7 or Z9

I need a new bow because my draw length has grown to a 31" so after shooting soem bows these two are my options.... I know the decision is ultimately up to me but I want some opinions.... Which would you go with? Im torn between the two. Do I want shorter ATA and a bit lighter or more speed.... That I do not know forsure.....

Ordered my MR7 at BKIII about a week ago. Im pumped to get it. Cant wait to start shooting!

Go to a Mathews dealer and shoot both of them and decide. Z9 is solo cam where as MR7 is dual so it will be a bit quicker. But the Z9 is more forgiving with the larger brace height. When you shoot both of them, it will be way easier to decide

My neighbor had the same dilema. Very hard time choosing between the two. Actually called Mathews for help. He also went to BK3 in wind lake and got the same response. He is a hunter, that is his main use. Shoots a lot but not a league shooter. He was told the Z9 would be a better choice. Its a little more forgiving and he only has one cam to worry about in the future for tuning. There would be less for him to worry about. He bought a Z9. He loves it. He feels confident and feels he is shooting great.

I bought my MR7 last spring and love it. I tried out the Z9, and other brands, before I bought my MR. I have not regretted my choice at all. The z9 may be shorter ATA but it is much slower then the MR7. The draw cycle on the MR isn't as smooth as the single cams but after I shot it for a little while I don't even notice. As you said, you need to shot them for yourself but, don't get to wrapped up in short ATA and sacrificing a little speed. If you have a 31" draw you are obviously a big dude so a smaller bow while hunting isn't as big a deal for us taller guys because we need a little more space on stand anyways. Also, you have a 31" draw, so (IMHO) buy a bow that you can use your long draw to its full potential. Just for reference, my MR7 is at 70#, 31.5" draw and sending my 500gr Easton Axis 300 at 300fps. Good luck with your decision and let us know what you do. Ryan

My hunting rig is the exact same bow as my target rig (nice having 2 of them. Im a long ATA guy, I like somewhat smooth but also like some speed, my buddy has a Z9 and its nice but really slow. While the MR7 may draw a bit stiffer then the 9..its still a nice drawing bow. Longer ATA but not to long to cause a issue in a tree,xtra speed will give you more opportunity to shoot a little heavier arrow and still get some speed out of it. think my buddy shoots 28" about a 360 gr arrow??? but not sure,60# and gets about 250 and some change out of it. Good luck in your decision.

Thanks Shed. I gotta shoot em more to decide. I think the short ATA would be nice in the tree, but the brace height is so huge.

Z9

Any other opinions??? MR7 for speed or Z9 for smoother draw and smaller ATA . Again I know its ultimately up to me.... But Im not looking for the its up to you amswer. Tell me what you would prefer in your hunting rig.

MR reason, its faster.

I got the mr7 last year...same boat as you are in... I have a 31.5" draw length so options are limited. ..I like the speed..319 fps @ 70 lbs. Scores have went up in 3d league because it shoots a lot flatter. ...very happy with it so far.

Ive shot and like them both..... I am just having trouble deciding..... looking for some pros or cons of both I guess.....

Have a z9, love the bow quick, quiet, and minimal vibration you wouldn't be disappointed in a Z9, but ultimately shoot both and see what one fits you best, Another option if you are stuck on getting a mathews would be the switchback XT LD--shed