As you can see on this and other forums the big name companies get a lot of press. Ben Pearson is a top notch company too and have a great lineup. Not only do they sell a great product but they stand behind it too, for years after the sale. I have an Anaconda from 2001 and love it and if I have a problem it is taken care of. Now it isn't the best bow in the world but I shoot well with it and am very comfortable with it. Those are the big issues to buying a bow, not if everyone else is shooting it. Get the one you like best whether it be a Mathews or a Pearson or a Bowtech. As long as you are happy that is most important.