Mathews TITLE 36 (2025): what to know
Mathews hasn't always been the first name target compound shooters reach for — that ground has belonged to companies like Hoyt, Prime, and Elite for much of the last
Mathews hasn't always been the first name target compound shooters reach for — that ground has belonged to companies like Hoyt, Prime, and Elite for much of the last decade in the dedicated indoor and outdoor target market. The TITLE 36 is a deliberate move to change that. At 36 inches ATA and with cam geometry tuned specifically for hold stability rather than hunting-first performance, it's Mathews' clearest statement yet that they're competing seriously in the target segment.
What's notable
The TITLE 36's ATA puts it in the same territory as the Hoyt Prevail 37 and the Prime Logic CT3 — bows built explicitly for indoor and outdoor target competition where maximum string angle forgiveness and minimal hold movement are the priority. The 7.375-inch brace height is one of the longer specifications in Mathews' compound lineup, placing it firmly in the forgiving target category rather than the speed-optimized hunting bracket.
The cam system on the TITLE 36 was developed specifically for this platform rather than carried over from the hunting line. Early reports indicate a draw cycle with a longer valley than the Lift X cams — a deliberate design choice for sustained-hold target shooting where archers need to settle into the back wall and execute a clean shot without the bow punishing minor timing variations. The valley on the TITLE 36 is described as more forgiving of hold timing than the hunting-series cams, giving back-tension and hinge release shooters more of the execution window they need.
IBO speed runs in the 328-332 fps range based on available specs — below the hunting bows, but appropriate for a target platform where momentum and arrow flight consistency at known distances matter more than raw speed. Target archers shooting 350 to 450-grain arrows at 50 and 70 meters don't need 340+ fps; they need a bow that delivers the same speed every shot and moves the least possible amount during the aim and execute phase.
The riser carries Mathews' Bridge-Lock mounting system and the Lift X's reinforced limb pocket geometry. Weight is approximately 4.8 pounds bare — heavier than the Lift X family, which is appropriate for a bow that will spend its time on a shooting line with a full stabilizer system adding additional weight forward.
Who it's for
The TITLE 36 is for compound target archers competing at NFAA field, indoor 20-yard rounds, USA Archery outdoor 50/70-meter events, or World Archery compound rounds where a 36-inch ATA platform is legal and beneficial. It's not a hunting bow adapted for target use — it's a purpose-built target bow, and that distinction matters in how it sets up and how it rewards specific release techniques.
Shooters currently on a Hoyt Prevail 37 or Prime Logic CT3 and considering a change will find the TITLE 36 offers a slightly more compact ATA without fully conceding the stability advantage of the longer platforms. The 36-versus-37-inch difference is minor; the cam character and riser engineering are the more meaningful variables.
For compound archers who've been shooting hunting-spec bows — Lift X, PSE Carbon Mach, Hoyt Alpha — and want to step into a purpose-built target setup, the TITLE 36 provides a natural within-brand transition for Mathews loyalists. The Bridge-Lock sight mounting means any sight they've been using on a Mathews hunting bow transfers directly.
The first-look video
Lancaster Archery Supply's TITLE 36 full breakdown covers the target-specific cam system, the brace height and ATA specs in context of indoor and outdoor competition use, and puts the bow through a tuning sequence for target arrow setups.
Where it sits in the lineup
The TITLE 36 occupies the premium target position in the 2025 Mathews catalog — above the Lift X hunting line and positioned as a specialized platform rather than a crossover. At approximately $1,299-$1,399, it commands a premium over the hunting bows, consistent with how Hoyt and Prime price their equivalent flagship target compounds.
Direct competition includes the Hoyt Prevail 37, Prime Logic CT3, and Elite Option 7. The TITLE 36 arrives with Mathews' established dealer network behind it, which matters for warranty service and cam timing support during competition season — a target compound that needs cam timing work in week two of a major tournament needs a shop that stocks the modules. The TITLE platform's market position in 2025 and 2026 is still being established by competitive results — as more sponsored athletes move from Hoyt and Prime to TITLE setups and post scores at national events, the platform's competitive credibility will accumulate in a way that no marketing budget can substitute for.
Source
- Manufacturer details: search for TITLE 36 on the Mathews website.
- LAS review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrVxrwQVDYY
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