tough choice, both are great bows. I think given the costs I would have to take the LX in your situation. I feel it is a little better bow for the money but the Pat is a little faster. Really you can' t go wrong with either but I feel that Mathews makes a very high quality bow and if you can get it for less then it' s a no brainer in my book.

As the others have mentioned be sure to try the Extreme VFT!