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.

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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 LimbTravel & The New SWX2 Cam

22:24 – 33:01 Riser Updates, IntegratedAccessories & Real-World Setup Talk

33:01 – 44:32 Axle-to-Axle Choices: 30 vs34, Who Should Shoot What

44:32 – 58:03 Releases: Hinge,Resistance, Thumb, and the Shot Execution Conversation

58:03 – 1:10:06 Arrow Builds, FletchingSetups & String Customization

1:10:06 – Color Options, Kodiak Brown,Closing Thoughts & Season Plans