I have an outback and really like it. I have a really good friend of mine that has a switchback and I have shot his several times. It is a very, very smooth shooting bow. either bow will be a really good bow, however, I would go with the switchback. Very smooth draw and release, has the newer, faster cam, and will probably have a better resale value if / when you go to trade it in for a newer one later on in life.