The good news is that there is always a choice for a happy medium.
You don't have to choose one or the other. Speed vs. smooth.
I'm surprised you didn't like the Tribute. I think it is very easy to draw and hold. I can't comment on the Vectrix , I didn't shoot one but one of my buddies says it's the best bow there is.

If we all liked the same thing , life would be boring and we wouldn't be able to tell our wives and girlfriends apart from one another.