Mathews ARC 34 vs PSE Sicario Carbon FDS
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 59.6.
The Mathews ARC 34 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 69.0, a 9.4-point margin over the PSE Sicario Carbon FDS. It pulls ahead most on street price, 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 | PSE Sicario Carbon FDS |
|---|---|---|
| IBO Speed | 343 fps | 357 fps |
| Brace Height | 6.50" | 5.25" |
| Mass Weight | 4.30 lb | 3.90 lb |
| Street Price | $1,469 | $2,099 |
| Axle-to-Axle | 34.00" | 33.00" |
| Let-Off | 85% | 85% |
| Draw Weight | 55–80lb | 60–80lb |
| Draw Length Range | 26.5–32.0" | 24.5–30.0" |
| Specs won | 3 | 2 |
| CareScore | 69.0 | 59.6 |