ORIGINAL: Matt / PA

Believe it or not my preferred 3D rest right now is one that is used by many for hunting and seems to be looked down upon by the 3D crowd.
Muzzy Zero Effect.

I'll explain why I am using it.

It is driven away without the use of spring tension, or even cords that can stretch (ala the Limb Driver). There are no internal springs, pins, linkages etc and no connection to the cables for activation, therefore it is extremely consistent shot to shot. The groups I am shooting with it out to 50 yards are as good as I can shoot. I had an honest 5 shot group the other day where all 5 arrows were TOUCHING in the x ring at 43yds like they were bundled with a rubber band.
Even if it's just mental I DO believe or "Feel" that a consistent drop away rest is more forgiving to poorly executed shots. I've shot Bodoodles, and Spring steels etc and it definitely seemed like a bad shot was worse with the extended contact these rest made with the arrow.
I am getting perfect arrow flight and zero contact with the fletching

The launcher arm is rigid, and since I am not seeing any wear to the plastic yet even after hundreds and hundreds of shots the launch pt stays consitent. (I will keep an eye on this one because it ISN'T metal and can wear down a bit I'm sure over time)

Here's one benefit I am appreciating as well, especially in the cold and wind. When i was using my $150 Golden Key Infinity drop way with the Dave Cousins .010 launcher , it FELT very "Targety" but I found myself messing up my shot progression on quite a number of shots because outside I would bounce the arrow off the blade, the wind would blow it off on a good gust and would have to vary the way I drew the bow and really concentrate on keeping the arrow in place, having to draw several times on certain targets.
This can REALLY mess up your concentration and shot progression. Trust me after you've had to draw your bow 3 times in front of 3 guys at IBO Worlds, your not only getting tired but embarassed and frustrated. The tendency is to then rush the shot.

The Zero Effect allows me to simply stand at the stake on any slope or angle in any weather, and set my breathing and draw the same on EVERY SINGLE SHOT. I don't have to even consider my arrow in relation to the rest. I can focus from the start of draw until I shoot only on the spot I want to hit.
This has been a BIG plus for this season so far.

And when I say season I am 5 shoots into a 15 week league which will transition into state and national competition.
I wasn't expecting to say this, but the Zero Effect thus far has been the best 3D rest I've used.