I originally was looking at PSE, Parker and Pearson. I knew that I could not afford Matthews, Hoyt, or Bowtech. I shot a Parker Ultra light 31 and pulled back a Phoenix 34. I also shot a Hoyt and a switchback and the Dagger. For me I liked the way the Dagger shot and it was comfortable in my hand. I really felt that I could shoot this bow all day. I could not find a Diamond to shoot, but since they are made by Bowtech I figured they should be considered. Right or wrong that is how I ended up with the two.