I never have shot a Bowtech. I have shot the Ross, Trycon, Bear, PSE, and a few others. They all were good shooting bows but when it came to handshock, and noise the Switchback beat them hands down. I'll give up some speed any day of the week for a comfortable draw, zero handshock, and very little noise. I'm going to make it a point to shoot a Bowtech because I have seen alot of these test and the Bowtech is always very close or above the Switchback.