Just had the same dilemma this weekend. Shot amathews Q2 for years, but went w/ the VTEC, it balanced better in my hand. Theswitchback rolled to the left and back. VTEC had a little more power (not the speed)and is very smooth also weighs less. Im getting great groups at 50+ yrds. Set it up w/ a whisker bisquit, and Top Pin sight, and Gold Tip Pro arrows. Love them all. The whisker is great for hunting... if you go w/ it, get the new fletchings that came out i forget who makes em but they hold up better going through the bristles. this is all just my opinion.