Bear Redeem vs Mathews ARC 34
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two compound bows. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Mathews ARC 34 — CareScore 69.0 vs 52.4.
The Mathews ARC 34 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 69.0, a 16.6-point margin over the Bear Redeem. It pulls ahead most on axle-to-axle, draw weight and draw length range. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Bear Redeem | Mathews ARC 34 |
|---|---|---|
| IBO Speed | 340 fps | 343 fps |
| Brace Height | 6.25" | 6.50" |
| Mass Weight | — | 4.30 lb |
| Street Price | $1,300 | $1,469 |
| Axle-to-Axle | 30.00" | 34.00" |
| Let-Off | 85% | 85% |
| Draw Weight | 45–70lb | 55–80lb |
| Draw Length Range | 25.0–30.0" | 26.5–32.0" |
| Specs won | 1 | 5 |
| CareScore | 52.4 | 69.0 |