When I went shopping for a new bow to replace my Martin Lynx (a good bow for its day) I had my eye on 3 bows: Bowtech Guardian, Matthews Drenalin, and Diamond Black Ice. A year earlierI had tried a Diamond and was beside myself after shooting it. That really made an impression on me for I just picked it up and made a bullseye at 30 yds. first shot and had not ever touched one of these. When I tried these three out I thought the guardian was quieter than the matthews, and the diamond was louder than the othertwo BUT I shot better with it so I bought it. It's lighter than the other two and I think it's a keen little bow that should last me toretirement if that day ever comes.