2014 The Mathews Creed XS was recently launched and is the company's premiere offering for 2014. Mathews also launched the Monster Chill R, which features a longer axle-to-axle length and an additional 20 fps. The Creed XS features a compact profile with the forgiveness and accuracy every serious bowhunter demands.

Mathews touts the XS as “smoother, lighter, and quieter” than the original Creed. Certainly the specs are different. Most significantly, the XS is, as previously mentioned, more compact than the Creed. And yes, it is a shade lighter at a published 3.8 pounds as opposed to 3.85 pounds.

In fact, its in-the-field accuracy proved to be just as deadly as what I experienced at the range. And, while I've always been a big proponent of longer, heavier bows (I think they are more accurate), the XS proves that a shorter, lighter bow CAN be just as accurate.

Mathews Creed XS Specifications

Specs at a glance All bows are adjustable 10lbs down from the peak draw weight. Grip Rich Walnut SlimFit InLine comes standard for the most stable, torque-free, shooting experience.

This design allows the Creed XS to become the whole package, a lightweight hunting bow that is smooth, forgiving and accurate and still incredibly fast at 321 FPS IBO rating.

The word 'creed' comes from the Latin word credo, meaning 'I believe and trust'. Two creeds in particular were developed in the early centuries of the Church, which have remained important to the Church and are regularly used in our worship today.

This design allows the Creed XS to become the whole package, a lightweight hunting bow that is smooth, forgiving and accurate and still incredibly fast at 321 FPS IBO rating.

Most recurves commonly come in lengths of 58, 60, and 62 inches. The old rule was if you had a short draw length, less than 28 inches, you should shoot a 56 or 58-inch bow. For 28 to 29½-inch draw lengths, a 60-inch bow would perform best. For draw lengths over 29½ inches, a 62-inch bow would be the best choice.

Lost in the mix has been, to some degree, accuracy. But, the Creed is different. With an overall riser length of 26 ½ inches (which is only 3 ½ inches shorter than the 30 inch axle-to-axle length of the bow), the Creed definitely has accuracy in its DNA.

Christianity. The first confession of faith established within Christianity was the Nicene Creed by the Early Church in 325. It was established to summarize the foundations of the Christian faith and to protect believers from false doctrines.

The Apostles' Creed * The Apostles' Creed has an individual emphasis, is shorter, and in easier language.