Mathews ARC 34 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 34 — CareScore 69.0 vs 53.4.
The Mathews ARC 34 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 69.0, a 15.6-point margin over the Prime Divide 33. It pulls ahead most on draw length range, brace height and axle-to-axle. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Mathews ARC 34 | Prime Divide 33 |
|---|---|---|
| IBO Speed | 343 fps | 339 fps |
| Brace Height | 6.50" | 6.00" |
| Mass Weight | 4.30 lb | 4.10 lb |
| Street Price | $1,469 | $1,699 |
| Axle-to-Axle | 34.00" | 33.00" |
| Let-Off | 85% | 83% |
| Draw Weight | 55–80lb | 40–80lb |
| Draw Length Range | 26.5–32.0" | 26.0–30.0" |
| Specs won | 6 | 1 |
| CareScore | 69.0 | 53.4 |