I ask that same qeustion to hoyt and Matthews pro shooters.I had my mind on those two bows also.I shot both,feel and shoot great.I found out I couldnt go wrong with either.I bought Matthews q2xl only because I found a great deal 2001-350.00.I have only had it 2wks. shoots great.Good groups,smooth and shoots fast enough for 3d.Email me if you need any more info.Be glad to answer.Pros I talked to were George Dixon-Matthews Nathan Brooks-hoyt Bobby Ketcher-hoyt.