Z9^™

Features

Mathews Invented single-cam technology, an innovation that changed archery forever, launched Mathews to the top and directly resulted in the nine Solocam Advantages: most efficient, faster, more accurate, more forgiving, solid wall, less maintenance, less noise, less recoil & vibration, no synchronization problems. The Z7 Solocam™ is the SMOOTHEST Solocam Mathews has ever produced! The QCA (Quick Change Axle) is another exciting innovation from Mathews.

Grid Lock™ Technology results in a stronger, lighter-weight riser.

Mathews’ proprietary SE5 Composite SlimLimb™ Technology raises performance and efficiencies to unprecedented levels and are nearly 20% lighter than tradition V-Lock™ Limb Systems.

Parallel Limbs are yet another Mathews innovation that has been adopted by other bow companies. The more parallel a bows limbs, the more they tend to cancel each others recoil and vibration resulting in a smoother shooting bow.

Spherelock is our cutting-edge positive-locking limb cup system. Its trim, lightweight and pivots to ensure constant and positive downward limb pressure.

The SlimLimbs on a Mathews bow ride on these spindle-shaped limb turrets, which spread the load and cradle the limbs.

The Reverse Assist™ Roller Guard reduces friction for a smoother draw cycle by positioning cables in a reverse manner; in front rather than behind the roller guard.  Traditional roller guards position cables on the back side of the roller guard and cause the cables to wrap tighter as the bow is drawn back and therefore places more pressure on the cables.  The Reverse Assist™ Roller Guard allows the cable to roll with less tension in a fully contained roller guard and ultimately makes the bow smoother since there is less tension on the cable.

Mathews Genuine Accessories are designed and manufactured to precise standards which optimize performance and provide perfect fit, finish and quality to your Mathews bow.   You’ll find Mathews innovation within each product and experience excellence in every shot. Find Mathews Genuine Accessories exclusively at Authorized Mathews Retailers.

The Harmonic Stabilizer™ is another exciting innovation from Mathews Inc. The Harmonic Stabilizer™ will give optimum performance and dampen more than 75% of residual vibration!

While they've become the visual identifier of a Mathews bow, Harmonic Dampers are weights that float in an elastomer wheel to absorb recoil vibration in the riser. The reduction in recoil vibration is so significant in this Mathews technology that is has been licensed for use in other industries.

Without String Suppressors bow strings would whiplash back and forth between the cam and idler wheel upon release. String Suppressors deaden that vibration making for a much quieter and smoother shot.

The Dead End String Stop™ by Mathews drastically reduces vibration and virtually eliminates post-release noise.

Three Monkey Tails™ comes standard on the entire 2011 Z-Series line and equates to a minimal speed loss of 1-2 fps total with virtually all string and cable sound and vibration eliminated. Monkey Tails are available in a variety of colors. Customize your bow and view different color options installed with the Bow Visualizer

String Grubs aid in reducing string vibration in order to gain more speed.

• Z9 Cam™

  Mathews Invented single-cam technology, an innovation that changed archery forever, launched Mathews to the top and directly resulted in the nine Solocam Advantages: most efficient, faster, more accurate, more forgiving, solid wall, less maintenance, less noise, less recoil & vibration, no synchronization problems. The Z7 Solocam™ is the SMOOTHEST Solocam Mathews has ever produced! The QCA (Quick Change Axle) is another exciting innovation from Mathews.

  

• Grid Lock™ Riser

  Grid Lock™ Technology results in a stronger, lighter-weight riser.

  

• SE5 Composite Limb System™

  Mathews’ proprietary SE5 Composite SlimLimb™ Technology raises performance and efficiencies to unprecedented levels and are nearly 20% lighter than tradition V-Lock™ Limb Systems.

  

• Parallel Limb Design™

  Parallel Limbs are yet another Mathews innovation that has been adopted by other bow companies. The more parallel a bows limbs, the more they tend to cancel each others recoil and vibration resulting in a smoother shooting bow.

  

• SphereLock Pivoting Limb Cup System™

  Spherelock is our cutting-edge positive-locking limb cup system. Its trim, lightweight and pivots to ensure constant and positive downward limb pressure.

  

• Limb Turret™

  The SlimLimbs on a Mathews bow ride on these spindle-shaped limb turrets, which spread the load and cradle the limbs.
  

  

• Reverse Assist Roller Guard™

  The Reverse Assist™ Roller Guard reduces friction for a smoother draw cycle by positioning cables in a reverse manner; in front rather than behind the roller guard.  Traditional roller guards position cables on the back side of the roller guard and cause the cables to wrap tighter as the bow is drawn back and therefore places more pressure on the cables.  The Reverse Assist™ Roller Guard allows the cable to roll with less tension in a fully contained roller guard and ultimately makes the bow smoother since there is less tension on the cable.

  

• Mathews Genuine Bowstring

  Mathews Genuine Accessories are designed and manufactured to precise standards which optimize performance and provide perfect fit, finish and quality to your Mathews bow.   You’ll find Mathews innovation within each product and experience excellence in every shot. Find Mathews Genuine Accessories exclusively at Authorized Mathews Retailers.

  

• SlimFit™ Inline Grip

  

  

• Harmonic Stabilizer™

  The Harmonic Stabilizer™ is another exciting innovation from Mathews Inc. The Harmonic Stabilizer™ will give optimum performance and dampen more than 75% of residual vibration!

  

• Harmonic Damping System™

  While they’ve become the visual identifier of a Mathews bow, Harmonic Dampers are weights that float in an elastomer wheel to absorb recoil vibration in the riser. The reduction in recoil vibration is so significant in this Mathews technology that is has been licensed for use in other industries.

  

• String Suppressors™

  Without String Suppressors bow strings would whiplash back and forth between the cam and idler wheel upon release. String Suppressors deaden that vibration making for a much quieter and smoother shot.

  

• Dead End String Stop™

  The Dead End String Stop™ by Mathews drastically reduces vibration and virtually eliminates post-release noise.

  

• Monkey Tails™

  Three Monkey Tails™ comes standard on the entire 2011 Z-Series line and equates to a minimal speed loss of 1-2 fps total with virtually all string and cable sound and vibration eliminated.
  
  Monkey Tails are available in a variety of colors. Customize your bow and view different color options installed with the Bow Visualizer

  

• String Grub™

  String Grubs aid in reducing string vibration in order to gain more speed.

  

• Ball Bearing Idler Wheel

  

  

• 80% Let Off

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Specifications

The IBO speed rating for a bow is reached by shooting a 350 grain arrow at 70lbs of draw weight and 30 inches of draw length. This is important to remember because unless you are shooting the same specs used to attain IBO speed ratings, your bow of choice will not shoot as quickly as you might think...read more

This is the length of your bow as measured from the axle of the top idler wheel to the axle of the lower cam. When it comes to applying these dimensions to target shooting or hunting it is important to consider how and where the bow will be used...read more

The term “brace height” refers to the distance between the throat of the bow grip and the string. Brace height is important for many reasons. First, the shorter the brace-height, the faster the IBO speed rating will be. This is simply due to an increase in the bows power-stroke. In other words, the arrow remains on the string for a longer period of time because the string must travel a longer distance...read more

This is simply the minimum and maximum amount of weight required to bring the bow to full draw. Typically, this weight range is 10 pounds. For instance, a bow with a 60 pound peak draw weight will have a minimum of 50 pounds. Likewise, a 70 pound draw will carry a minimum draw-weight of 60 lbs. Overall draw weight can be increased or reduced (within this 10 pound range) by simply tightening or loosening the limb-bolts on each limb...read more

This is the actual weight of the bow. Bowhunters who typically hunt in demanding terrain will often favor a lightweight setup such as the all new Mathews Hēli^m weighing in at a remarkable 3.5 lbs. or the Mathews Jewel, DXT or Z7 Xtreme. Such bows make long hikes over tough terrain much easier as the hunter experiences less fatigue. This can be a real asset over the course of a long backcountry hunt...read more

The term “let-off” basically refers to the percentage of weight that is subtracted from the bows advertised draw weight. In other words, a bow set at 70lbs, with 80% let-off, will only require that the shooter hold back 14lbs of weight when the bow is at full draw...read more

In order to reach your full potential as a shooter and a bowhunter it is important to be relaxed and comfortable when executing the shot. To achieve this situation, the bow must fit you properly; i.e. the draw length must be correct...read more

The bowstring has two purposes. First, it is used to transfer energy from the shooters arms and back muscles directly to the limbs of the bow. This allows the bow to be “drawn” and thus store energy. Second, it is used as a catalyst to transfer that energy from the limbs to the arrow...read more

IBO Rating

Up to 312 fps 

Cams

Z9 Cam™ 

Axle-to-Axle

30" 

Brace Height

8 3/4" 

Draw Weight

40, 50, 60, 65, 70 lbs 

Bow Weight

4.0 lbs** 

Let-off

80% 

Draw Lengths

26"-32" (26.5" - 31.5" half sizes) 

Half Sizes

27.5" - 31.5" 

String/Cable

String: 86 7/8" | Cable: 32 1/2" 

* All specifications are approximate.

** Without accessories.

Colors

Riser

• 
  Lost Camo™
• 
  Black

Limbs

• 
  Lost Camo™
• 
  Black

When it comes to purchasing a new bow, you want to make sure that everything is done right. From the proper selection of the bow itself, right down to the last accessory attached, everything must be done with one goal in mind….to make your shooting experience enjoyable and effortless all while increasing your accuracy and confidence. Getting set up right isn’t that difficult- that is, if you have someone that knows what they’re doing!

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