Hey guys I work part time at a bow shop. And have shot and tuned every bow that is out there. But there is no bow I have ever shot as sweet as the switchback. They are easy to tune and as fast as it needs to be.I shoot 28 inches and with a GT arrow and 70 ibs Im getting 274fps. Thats way over my 260fps that I usaly shoot for a hunting set up.And as far as hand shock there is none.Also you usaly think that short ata bows are unstable I have found that this bow is not. This bow has really amazed me on the speeds,forgiveness,and the tuneablity.The only thing that consernce me is the new strings and cables dont know much about them.And how they are going to hold up. But I guess time will tell.Anybody that is looking for a new bow this year really needs to check this one out. I dont think you be disapointed.