I have not had a chance to check out the new Martins yet but based on the comments maybe I should.

As for my two perennial favorites, Hoyt and Bowtech, I, as usual, agree with Jeff. From Hoyt both the Vipertec and Xtec look to be big for hunters though their Ultratec and shoot through risers should be big on the target circuit.

From Bowtech I have to agree that, on paper, the Patriot SC is going to be hard to beat for an awesome hunting bow....

- 7 inch brace height
- 33 inch axle to axle length
- 320-328 IBO speed (conservative rating according to the designer)
- adjustable percentage of letoff
- and that new well-balanced riser

Though, I personally chose the new Mighty Might VFT to experiment with this as a hunting bow simply because it has similar specs but with a larger brace and shorter axle to axle length. Speed is comparable as well.

Maybe I should try both...

Though I am sure some information has leaked about some of the other good quality companies out there, I cannot remember seeing much on the forums.

And last but not least, Mathews...

...though I will be surely surprised should they come out with something really innovative again this year I must admit that it is their bowline release that makes me look forward to the ATA show every year.