I love the 280 fps idea. This puts everyone on the same same playing field. I know I young guy that is really tall and gets 315 fps. He uses 1 pin in the hunter class. All he has to do is step up and shoot an X most of the time. Even someone short can usually get 280 fps with a little work. I 'll bet some of the guys that win all the time would have a bad time with 280 fps.