Back in the 70s, if you wanted to see a good heavyweight fight, you salivated for Ali vs. Frazier. When it comes to bow releases each fall, the most-anticipated heavyweight match is Mathews vs. Hoyt.

I carried a Hoyt carbon bow—the Spyder—for a full hunting season seven years ago. I spent a lot of time carrying and shooting that bow, and learned it well. Because of that experience, I can ...