i have not shot a bow of this design that i liked. everyone raved about the xforce, i shot them as they came out, and really i think the hype got to people. I sure think that the HCA Iron mace was a much nicer bow to shoot. then i shot the bowtec speed bows, and there was no comparison. i shot one of the more recent APA speed bows, and they are smoother than the x-force. i dont see that Matthews could have calmed it down enough for me to care. Print enough shiny flyers and someone will buy your product.