According to Bowhunting World Field Editor Darron McDougal, all of the best features from the 2024 Mathews Lift combine with a new grip, new limbs, and a new tuning system to yield the 2025 Mathews Lift X. In McDougal’s opinion, the Lift X is the company’s most advanced and technologically sound flagship bow to date. It’s available in lengths of 29.5 (reviewed here) and 33 inches.
For more of McDougal’s impressions, check out his detailed 4.5-minute YouTube video below.
Mathews Lift X 29.5 Test Bow Specs
- Axle-to-Axle Length: 29.5 inches
- Brace Height: 6 inches
- Draw Length: 27.5 inches
- Draw Weight: 76.4 pounds (75-pound mods)
- Let-off: 80% or 85% (tested at 85%)
- Bow-only Weight: 3.99 pounds
- Accessorized Total Weight: 5.7 pounds (including sight, rest, front stabilizer, and quiver)
- Velocity: 288 fps (with 468-grain Easton 6.5mm Acu-Carbon 340 arrow); 293 fps (with 456-grain CX Maxima Triad 350 arrow); 296 fps (with 441-grain Victory VAP SS 350 arrow)
- Kinetic Energy: 86.22 foot-pounds (Easton); 86.95 foot-pounds (CX); 85.82 foot-pounds (Victory)
- Test-Bow Finish: Shale
- MSRP: $1,359
- Contact: www.mathewsinc.com
Additional Notes: The Mathews Lift X 29.5 was set up using a Last Chance Archery EZ Green Bow Press and EZ Green Bow Vise, and the draw weight was calculated using Last Chance Archery’s Digital Bow Scale. A Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph measured the arrow velocities. Other products used were Easton’s Nock and D-Loop Pliers and Pro Hex Fold-Up Allen Set. Arrows were weighed on Last Chance Archery’s Pro Grain Scale.
