I myself went to my local archery shop to shoot a Mathews DXT and Hoyt Katera (decided to retire my High Country Carbon Four-Runner)...after shooting both for some time I decided to go with the DXT.

The Pro Staffer asked me "if I was open to other brands?". I obliged and he brought out the General. Ten shots with the General and I pulled out my money and haven't looked back. He said that he himself was an ardent Mathews fan for many years and went to the General. I've never shot better and am very thankful that I fall trap to "marketing". Go shoot it!