New-for-2026 speed and stability: Mathews' ARC 30 raises the bar

Mathews’ ARC 30 is a new 2026 hunting bow built around speed, stability and a lightweight platform. The flagship model arrives with a clear MSRP and a fresh mod system for newer Mathews setups.

Edited by ad hoc news New Releases & Launches Desk. Reviewed before publication on 06/16/2026 at 3:23 AM ET. Details in the imprint.

Mathews' ARC 30 is the more compact of the company's two new-for-2026 hunting bows, and it arrives with a published MSRP of $1,459. The bow is positioned for archers who want a lighter platform without giving up the brand's emphasis on speed and stability, which makes it a straightforward product story rather than a broad category refresh. Hunting Retailer coverage

What Mathews changed with the ARC 30

The ARC 30 is part of a two-bow launch that also includes the longer ARC 34, and both are described as new-for-2026 models built for refined performance. Mathews also introduced the SWX-Z mod system for 2024-and-newer hunting models, giving existing users a compatibility angle that matters more than a typical cosmetic update. official Mathews product page

According to the launch coverage, the ARC 30 is rated at up to 348 fps IBO, while the ARC 34 reaches up to 343 fps. That puts the shorter bow in the familiar high-speed hunting-bow lane, but the real selling point is the combination of compact size and the new mod ecosystem, not raw output alone. Nasdaq market data

For Mathews, the ARC line fits into the company's core archery franchise, where design changes tend to matter most to dedicated hunters and target users who track axle-to-axle length, brace height and tuning flexibility closely. Southwest Gas Holdings, which trades under the ticker SWX, closed on Nasdaq at $88.39 on 06/16/2026.

ARC 30 quick profile

• Product: Mathews ARC 30
• Manufacturer: Mathews Archery
• Category: New Release / Launch
• Launch date: 2026
• MSRP / Price: $1,459
• Availability: Mathews dealers and hunting retailers
• Target audience: Bowhunters and advanced archery users
• Key differentiator / USP: Compact high-speed platform with SWX-Z mod compatibility

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