Just to add one more note of confusion to the process. Good points stated above. Depending on what bow you're coming from, you may find that a higher draw weight feels pretty similar to your old bow's lower weight. I upgraded 2 years ago from a High Country Split Force that maxed out at 58lbs to a Bowtech Liberty that maxes out at 71 pounds. Due to the great difference in draw cycles and the smoothness of the newer bow, I found that right around 65 lb draw weight I was expending about the same level of effort as with the older bow maxed out. This isn't to say that you need that extra poundage, but it also doesn't hurt to get the additional speed with the same perceived level of effort.