I actually just shot some bows today and would consider myself almost a beginner(havent shot in years) the smoothest and easiest bows to shoot for me were the Mathews Drenalin, Switchback and Bowtech Admiral. I shot the switchback a couple years ago but it was the smoothest bow Ive ever shot. I would look into some "easy to shoot" bows like these. Go to the pro shop and try them and any other you see. The more bows you shoot the better the chances of finding the "perfect bow" are. Check ebay for some also. Good deals on top-end bows.