I've had a few Hoyts in my day (well built bows) and I might have the Maxxis before the years out, but that being said, I'm not trading My Monster 6 for it! It's a "steady tack driving machine"! You sound as though you're concerned with speed? Well, I hate to break it to ya, but even Hoyts fastest (Alphaburner) is almost 15 fps. slower than the Monster 6. I know bows are very user speciffic and all. That's why I bought mine. I went to the shop to get get a Scorpion Venom maintenence kit for my bows and there it was. Just came in. I sware to you, I thought the bow was made just for me! Draw felt good, very quiet, and balanced very well at full draw. It shot so good that I ordered one that day! I hope it works out for ya!