A friend of mine bought a Parker a few months ago. I was definitely impressed with it. It shoots great, very smooth. But there are a lot of great bows out there around that same price range. I' d say take your time & shoot as many as you can & find one that feels best for you. My friend had his heart set on getting another bow based on what he' d read about them, but when he actually shot several different brands the Parker is what felt best for him.