FirstString USA Premium Custom Set vs Mathews Zebra Trophy X (2-Cam)
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two compound bowstrings. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the FirstString USA Premium Custom Set — CareScore 55.4 vs 42.1.
The FirstString USA Premium Custom Set takes this matchup with a CareScore of 55.4, a 13.3-point margin over the Mathews Zebra Trophy X (2-Cam). It pulls ahead most on warranty. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | FirstString USA Premium Custom Set | Mathews Zebra Trophy X (2-Cam) |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 12 mo | 0 mo |
| Color Choices | — | 23 colors |
| Street Price | $149.99 | $99.99 |
| String Material | Premium-bcy | Premium-bcy |
| Build Time | — | 18 days |
| Creep / Peep Rotation(ref) | — | Pre-stretched |
| Serving(ref) | — | — |
| Made in USA(ref) | Yes | Yes |
| Specs won | 1 | 1 |
| CareScore | 55.4 | 42.1 |