Just because you dont hear a lot of talk about parker dont let that fool you. Parker lets their product do the talking. Havent shot a parker, but i havent heard any complaints. All ive ever shot is Hoyt and Mathews, just recently ordered a new CyberTec. I have no problem with the way Mathews bows shoot, but they just did hold up for me(limb twist,idler wobble,cam wobble) Ive had no problems from Hoyt and will continue to shoot their bows. Ive never shot Martin. I have a uncle who used to shoot a cougar magnum a long time ago. He loved it.