After several months of researching and shooting everything I could get my hands on, I chose a 2009 Limbsaver DZ-32. I have been shooting a Trykon for a while, and while I really like it, I decided it was time to check out the new bows.

Almost all of the reviews I found on the web were positive on the DZ-32 with the exception of a couple of people that thought the 2008 DZ-32 was ugly. Not that I understand why that is important, but I actually like look of the 2009 model. I was intrigued by some of the innovations in the bow so I added it to my short list and I am glad I did. A few people said it was noisey, but I did not find that at all....in fact just the opposite.

I tried Hoyt Katera, Mathews Monster, Mathews Reezen, and many others not worth mentioning. As far as shooting goes, I found the DZ-32 to be the best all around combination of quiet, smooth draw, speed, and accuracy. The draw on the Katera was a too extreme for me, and it seemed to jump a bit on release. I did get good groups with the Katera.

The Monster was screaming fast and fairly quiet in the hand, but I found that the groups were not as consistent as the DZ-32. Same goes for the Reezen, but not as fast as the Monster. I think the radical reflex on the Mathews riser tends to make the Mathews bows a bit finicky for me....I should work on my form, but I am what I am :-).

The DZ was the quietest and most consistent and just felt the best shooting......not quite as fast as the Monster, but quieter and more consistent. I did try a SpeedZone, but I liked the feel of the DZ-32 better. I wish it was a bit lighter, but it is about the same wt as the others on my short list, so that's not relevant. I guess you could go with the DZ-30 if you want light, but I want to push the speed a bit.

Anyway.... that's my $.02 worth.....thanks to everyone that posted comments and reviews...it really helps in doing the research.