I recommend a quality 10" to 12" stabilizer that has a solid mount to the bow. I shoot a Hi-tec, Accu-flite stabilizer. This is an 11" stabilizer with 1" - 1 1/2 ounce weight attached to the end. Newer models on the market that I would suggest are the Stealth, NAP Shockblocker, Lore and Vibracheck Strikewave. A stabilizer is just that, to stabilize and balance your bow resulting in a steady bow hand and sight picture. Many of the stabilizer manufacturers today are much too short with their emphasis on vibration and or sound deadening. If you match and tune your equipment, this type of stabilizer is not needed. Most of the deadening/vibration dampening stabilizers are constructed with rubber joints or attachments and rubber is affected dramatically by temperature change. Experiment with a few quality stabilizers at a pro shop and get the opinion from shooters you meet at 3-D or target events.