If your draw is 28" or less I would go with the FX with the minimax. That cam has a very smooth draw and the smaller idler and cam make it nearly as compact as the SQ2. Also that cam gives some real good performance at the shorter draw lengths. The minimax will lower the peak draw about 5lbs though. The other thing is that the FX is just a real forgiving bow which for someone starting out is a big factor. I think that the SQ2 is really a specialty bow for an experienced archer who hunts the thick stuff out of a tree stand and needs the maximum manueverability for steep angled shots. Probably one of the better bows for that specific application. One final thought, in terms of resale the SQ2 wins hands down.