Ok even though we are talking about speed i haven't said anything about the obvious. If you can't hit the spot you are aiming at it makes no difference how fast the arrow flys. I have very little problem hitting the spot at 50 yards , but the extra speed is always nice to have. I am not a normal recuve shooter. I use a finger sling, i hold back for as long as 7 seconds. I had to improvise for my tab with a string wrist sling. When i let go of the arrow i pull through and touch my shoulder blade in the same spot. That causes the tab to fly off the finger. Hunting here in az. Is a real challange to say the least. I am not concerned about the loudness of a bow when you realize the sound of spead is 1136fps ( i think or close to it ). That means any animal can jump a string. I will be sure what i want to do this week when i get the speed checked. I think it will be 215 fps. If it is i will not take a chance with the fast flight.