very thoughtful reply, orion, thank you. what is it you particularly don't like about switchback string dampeners?

i liked the hoyt as well. but, again, i don't completely understand the point you were making about not liking TEC design. when you say the brace is along the grip, what do you mean?

i thought the bowtech would be more shootable than i found it, between the long axle length and high brace. it shot well, but not noticeably smoother or more accurately in my hands than the others.

thanks again for your reply