If you were to shoot any of those Hoyts you looked at, I am fairly confident you would want to buy one. How does the wife like hers? I just bought an Ultratec, and wow...I love it. Very smooth, unbelievably quiet and accurate, and forgiving. Dont think you can really go wrong with any of the newer bows on the market. But, just like with firearms, the bow has to fit you. You may find that a Hoyt fits better than a Matthews, or the other way round. I would suggest sticking to pro shops, where you can actually shoot them before you buy them, that way you know what they feel like.