im not going to act like an expert at this but i have been shopping around alot for a bow. i went to one of the local bow shops and shot every one of the top line bows from hoyt, pse, mathews, bowtech. when i was shooting them at the archery shop i found for me the dxt 2008 model would be the best for me. my advice go to a local bow shop and shoot some of their bows you'll feel whats right for you.