I shot the Mathews Monster today. It was 27" at 70# (not set for me, im 29"). It was outfitted with limbsaver split limbsavers, a string supressor, sting loop, 4" doinker stabilizer, and I don't think it had any extra string silencers. The arrow weighed 428 grains. The chronograph measured exactly 300 fps. IMO.....Draw was very smooth. It locked back with absolutely no creep. Grip is great (AlphaMax's grip was amazing!!). First shot impression, quiet (probably due to the installed noise killers). I was expecting a bomb to go off in my hands, instead, a smooth, quiet release. This really caught me off guard!! I was pretty much sold after that first shot. Furthermore, it has extreme efficiency. The arrow is GONE faster than you can imagine. There is no lag in the cam's rotation. It pulls instantly and just keeps on pulling all the way through the entire power stroke. Zero hand shock. Another awsome suprise, was that the 70 lb pull only felt like 55 or 60 lbs. Overall, this is THE most impressive machine that I have ever fired. I am probably going to order the 80 lb. version within the next couple of months (as soon as the bank account lets me!). Only drawback--PRICETAG!!! Even if you are bias to another bow company, try to put that aside and enjoy!