Hey va don't forget about the commander,if you want smoothness and forgiveness this bow can't be overlooked.As far as speed I am shooting a 490gr arrow at 260 fps set on 62lbs with a 29"draw lenght and ke is 73.The bow has a long ata of over 37" and is rock solid in your hands.I was at the bow shop today and picked an x-force and i just did not like the feel of it.too short for me for one thing,but hey to everyone their own.