I used to be a speed demon when it came to my bows but I am more interested in cutting a hole in the side of a deer now. I really couldn't tell you how fast my bow is shooting. I look for a good brace height 7" inches or more and short axle to axle. I love the small bows in the stand and still hunting. I have been shooting my Parker UL31 for years now and I know it is no where near the speeds of the new bows but the buck I killed this year did not seem to care about the speed. Go to the shops and shoot every bow you can and if it is quiet and a pleasure to shoot and in your $ range buy it and be happy. Some of the most frustrating times of my bowhunting life was spent chasing speed.