I shoot both Gateway and Tru-flites. I prefer the Gateways for appearance. I like the camo feathers, trebark being my favorite, but also like the yellow and red. Tru-flites are more consistent in how they are cut and the quills don' t need near as much attention as the Gateways do. I shoot 5" shields, but have ordered and like the 5 1/2" shields as well.