Damn, that's gonna be a leap of faith... For what it's worth, the hornet is much more VFT than the two you shot, so you will get the extra speed and brace you want with less vibration and shock than the DOA or Undertaker. Personally, I find the Hornet every bit as quiet and vibration free as the newer mathews bows, and any noticeable shock evaporates with limbsavers and a good stabilizer (I use the NAP shockblocker).

I reiterate, I think you will love the hornet, but understand the position you're in. Knowing what Diamond said, you might ask them to send the local shop one for you to shoot, and see if they'll take it back if you don't end up liking it. I'd bet a dollar to a donut they will, they are awfully good and helpful guys...

Thought I should add, a few weeks ago I was in a Mathews/Hoyt/Parker shop, the pro there shot my Hornet, and was very impressed, even commented on how negligible the shock was and how quiet the bow was, stated he liked it quite a bit.



Edited by - Rangeball on 11/05/2002 14:10:17