RE: best bow of all
Try any of the above brands' models that have a brace height OVER 7", and stay away from the ones that don't. Best advice I can give you. Other than that, try them all, and find out what shoots and feels best to you.
But of course, I have to throw in another vote for the Merlin line myself! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Good shooting, Pinwheel 12