I thought the Z7 had a nice draw cycle and was smooth. I did not care for the balance and "Top Heavy" feeling of the Z7 or the way it torqued in my hand. I wanted to like that bow so bad and buy one, but it just didn't fit me. I'm not saying it is a bad bow, it just didn't work for me and neither did the Maxxis. I really liked the Maxxis, the grip was excellent but my grip hand index finger kept getting whacked by my fletching when I shot. It seems that the grip to berger hole distance on that bow is less than what I'm used to. All are great bows if they fit you, and your grip style, but I'm not about to change what works for me to fit a bow. Check them all out, and shoot them a lot before you buy. A couple shots from an untuned bow doesn't work for me when I'm making a decision. Shoot your arrows if that is what you will be using, and shoot through paper and a chronograph too if possible. Good Luck