i have the exocet 200 and i love it. some of the guys have the phoenix and are quite happy with them. i have the rope cocker and the crankeroo. usually use the crankeroo because it hurts my back too much to use the rope cocker. very little effort needed to draw the bow with it and string is always perfectly aligned with it. however ....it is slow and noisy. not an issue for me cause you're not going to get off a second shot anyhow. good luck.