I don't have a lot of experience, owning bows. I've owned 3......and shot them ALL, though. I bought the '07 Allegiance. It had less hand shock than it's competitors (Drenalin and vectrix) ...in MY hand.....and it's faster than anything I've ever shot.

No serving separation on MINE.....so I'll have to trust THAT experience, too.

I've only taken one shot at an animal with it......but that one turned out "peachy". In three 3D shoots.......2nd, 1st and 2nd.....so it's "working" in that arena, also.

It's the best bow I've ever shot......hands down.