It's no improvement!! I have seen three Predators where the limbs have splintered at full draw! One person had to have some splinter fragments removed from his forehead. He is not a very happy and I believe is is pursuing a lawsuit against Barnett.
I can't strees enough how it is a very foolish decision to buy a Barnett. If you shoot a lot, sooner than later you will have problems. Especially with the faster shooting bows.