Minn,

I am in the same boat as you are. I have been shooting Mathews for over 5 years and really like their bows. Their 2002 bows will be debuted in about a month, so if you can hold off, it might be worth it. I am going to wait until they unveil the 2002 line before I buy. Of the bows you listed, the Q2XL will be the slowest but probably the most accurate. The Q2 will be the fastest, a good mix of accuracy and speed. The SQ2 will fall between the other 2 in speed, should handle like a dream in the treestand, but will lack a little in the accuracy department due to it's short axle to axle length.

I have also been considering the new Patriot from BowTech. It is similar to the Q2 but a little faster in IBO speeds.

Your decision should be based on what you will be using the bow for and whether you will be shooting with a release or not. The Q2 and SQ2 will definitely need to be shot with release. Just my 2 cents.

MN_BOWHUNTER

To look at the BowTech patriot here is the site:

http://www.bowhunting.net/eMagazine/...h-Patriot.html