Why? Because of the hype! I talked to our local dealer last night at archery league and discussed the Classic with him. I bought my MQ1 from him last year and he knows how much I love it. He told me last night that he had talked to his Mathews rep last week and they said that this bow will appeal to, and I quote, "the MQ1 cult following". He says "I bet I put an order in for you next week." HA!!! What a disappointment!!!!!!!! A Feathermax!! Why would they ignore that MQ1 is arguably the most popular they have ever produced and for a reason!! Does Mathews pay no attention to what people are saying? Sorry for the rant but I feel Mathews misled people about this bow (especially with what they told my dealer). It's like setting up a $1,000,000 fireworks display and watching a firecracker go off.