One thing you have to find out, is how much will you budget allow? I went through the same search you did last year. I didn't have a heck of alot to spend, and tried out quite a few bows. I went with a Martin Cougar. I love it and like cougarmag said, it didn't break my wallet. I think martin has the best bows for the buck. Check out their new MV2, it's even better than the cougars puts the matthews and other to shame.