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Diamond came out with two new bows--well really one with two cam options--which are called the Gladiator and Gladiator 2. It is 34" ATA, with 7" brace. The PF MP cam has an advertised IBO rating on this bow of 328. It also comes in the Gladiator 2 with new twin cams that are pretty smooth, 319 IBO rating on this bow. They also have 1/2 increments now available. Other than that the lineup remains the same as it was in 2003.

The Max-Xtreme is one of the smoothest and quietest bows I've ever shot, period. This bow is SWEET. All of Merlins' bows hold and shoot very well and don't exhibit any undue noise or shock but this thing is dead-nuts quiet--everyone who shot it just looked at it and went "wow, this thing is nice".

I won't have any for another week or possibly two-- I couldn't bring one back because we were flying and I didn't feel like buying yet another case and going through the extra hassle at the airports.

Norb Mullaney has one tho. As does Jon Silks and a few other "notables". Look for upcoming reports and articles in the months to come. I will report just as soon as I can get one here, but I CAN tell you one thing because I know you are anxious---I already know which bow will be going to my stands this year---my Hunters' Quest 31 with Whisper cams will soon be up for sale or placed on "backup bow" status. I don't even have to think about this decision after having shot this bow. Yes, they are that nice IMHO. Many others think so as well-- alot of the ones we had at the show walked out the door in dealers' hands, with many many more on order! Good shooting, Pinwheel 12