I have a short draw length - only 26-1/4". I'll never have a bow that shoots super-crazy fast as this is the biggest thing holding me back.

IMO - a slow bow with an operator that knows his limitations and yardages will be more sucessful than a guy who buys a fast bow thinking he can shoot farther and "more accurate" - the ol' arrow drop argument.

I think WAY too much emphasis is put on speed. I only shoot about 260 fps (at 70 lbs.), with a purposely heavy arrow, and large cutting diameter mechanical head. My arrows fly straight, and where I aim. To me, that is the only thing that matters - hitting that spot you aim at.

With that being said, generally speaking, the slower the arrow - the more forgiving the set-up. The faster the arrow speed, the more difficult it becomes to control. Not saying they're aren't guys that are shooting 300+ fps with fixed heads out to 100 yards consistently, but I'm not that good. In my opinion, a good hunting set-up takes forgiveness and accuracy far before speed. A whitetail will jump the string on any bow - so IMO that argument holds no argument!