I shot the Mathews Switchback and Outback. I shot the Hoyt Vtec and Xtec. I shot the Allegiance and Black Knight from Bowtech. I found that they all are excellent bows. Anyone that says one brand or another is crap is full of crap. They all have pros and cons. I will say that I was blown away by the Allegiance and now own one. Shoot them all and find the one that fits you best.