Ditto with what TFOX stated. I am shooting an Xtec right now and love it. Very fogiving with decent speed.

If price isn't an issue, I would highly recommend this bow. But if you're looking for a more inexpensive bow for a beginner, there are plenty out there at a cheaper price. Try checking out Ebay. If you wan't a Hoyt, you can pick up a last year model Cybertec, which the Xtec replaced for a good price.