I will be shooting a few tonight. I love shooting new bows! I have shot the Admiral but plan to again along with the Iceman, Black Ice, Captain and Hoyt AlphaMax 32. I do not like the looks of the Hoyt bows, but if I've heard such good things about the AM that I will shoot it out of curiousity.

I believe the rubbery finish you felt is the In Velvet finish.