Mathews ARC 30 vs Prime Divide 33
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 30 — CareScore 63.8 vs 53.4.
The Mathews ARC 30 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 63.8, a 10.4-point margin over the Prime Divide 33. It pulls ahead most on draw length range, street price and ibo speed. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Mathews ARC 30 | Prime Divide 33 |
|---|---|---|
| IBO Speed | 348 fps | 339 fps |
| Brace Height | 6.00" | 6.00" |
| Mass Weight | 3.99 lb | 4.10 lb |
| Street Price | $1,359 | $1,699 |
| Axle-to-Axle | 30.00" | 33.00" |
| Let-Off | 85% | 83% |
| Draw Weight | 55–80lb | 40–80lb |
| Draw Length Range | 25.0–30.5" | 26.0–30.0" |
| Specs won | 5 | 1 |
| CareScore | 63.8 | 53.4 |