The absolute best way to pick this bow is to get 4 or 5 of the best bows you can afford. Now close your eyes and have someone give you one of the bow's (so you don't know which one) Stand 3 feet or so from the target and shoot an arrow. How does it feel? hand shock? is it loud? Shoot all the bow's this way. That way you will not be influenced on a certain brand of bow. The best bow is the one that feel's good in the hand. There are alot of quality bow's on the market. Good luck!