Before this season started, I wanted to upgrade to a new bow. I went a local shop and looked at the Phoenix 32.I liked the size and the draw was very smooth. The rep kept assuring me that it was "lightning fast" and he said it was 300 +fps. I ended up shooting it side by side with my old Reflex Prowler through the chronograph with the very same arrows... the ones that come with the package deal. The Parker shot 281 and my Reflex shot 280. Both were shot three times each. I liked the way the Parker shot, but I didn't buy it. I couldn't see paying for something that shot nearly the same as my old bow.