The reverse handle is also supposed to decrease tork. We had a Northern Mist at work that was a reverse handle. Shot ok, but the grip was flat and square with no padding. I didn't like that too much, but with a good leather pad it would have been ok. I wouldn't buy one for the sole reason that every yahoo that looks at one says " son, ya got yer bow strung backwards." That is what all the customers said to me.