It sounds to me like your problem with the compound is the fit of it on you, not necessarily its design. I have alot of guys who come into the shop after having bought bows from their buddies or from garage sales, etc... and many times the bow does not fit them and cannot be adjusted enough either. I would suggest taking it to a pro shop to have them see if it can be made to fit you and if not then I would consider a new bow. Shooting a bow that doesn't fit you can lead to all types of problems.