I am a new traditional archer myself and shot about the same set up you are talking about with a compound except I was shooting a 30" draw. I got a ton of good advice on this forum. I chose to purchase a new bow to be assured of what I was getting. I bought a 60", 45#@28" CheckMate Falcon. The bow was relatively inexpensive when compared to some of the traditional bows you find. I love shooting the bow and as LBR says it is definitely "light in the hand" and I haven't noticed any hand shock whatsoever. I have been pleased with the 45# weight that I chose because I have been able to become accustomed to drawing it in a very short time.