IF the MAthews was harder to draw, couldn't that be because of the draw weight being a couple pounds higher? Also, a 20 yard range and you could see the arrows arc? Something isn't adding up here. Both of those bows shoot almost the same fps, give or take a couple percent. You should not have been able to see a difference at 20 yards. Also, by the write-up, it seems that you liked the Mathews more and then decided to go with the Bowtech because of speed. I think if that is your main reason, you should shoot the MAthews through a chrono to make sure that you are making your choice based on fact and not perseption. I am not trying to change your mind, just give you something to think about so you can hopefully make the best choice FOR YOU.