I'll be honest you, the Phoenix is faster and stouter than the Vixen. They both are much easier than the Exocet 200. I had one and traded down to the Phoenix bacause of shoulder and back troubles. Personally i hunt with the Miss Vixen and and she really shines out to 30 yds. Miss Phoenix is my 3-D shooter. Its easier to uncock with the rope cocker on Vixen, but Phoenix just a tad more, maynot even notice it.