JeffB Nice job on the report. You said that you tested the 98 version, well you should try the 2001 version as I got one last june and it is awesome. YOU would have to renig on some of what you stated about noise and shock because there is none. I have not shot anything that was more quite or less hand shock. You would love to get one in your hands and do another test as they done a great job on the newer mavericks. I love mine and took my first 2 bucks with archery. I am shooting a 400 gr arrow with a 32 inch draw at 292 fps at 65 lbs and a 80 let off. Not bad I must say. I love this bow and will be with me for as long as it will hold up. Which should be along time. Well jeff get your hands on a 2001 or 2002 and do another one as I would love to see what you see different between the two.

Brian