I made a trip to my local proshop for the first time since it's reopening. I was rather impressed to say the least, the new archery range they put in is SWEET! I had to go check out the bows, so over to the wall I went. I immediately found the X-Force, picked it up and drew it. As I let it back down the owner approached me asking if I'd like to shoot one. He said he had a left handed 60# on lay away for someone and he'd let me shoot it. They threw a Whisker Biscuit on it ( Lord forgive me, I didn't choose it ), gave me a realease and an arrow and off to the range and chrono we went. I shot 62# @ 28" and a 330gr arrow, 296fps. The bow is SMOKIN'. I was really comfortable with the 62# draw weight and the draw cycle really isn't that harsh. I actually REALLY liked this bow. I LOVED the grip on it too. The bow was actually really quiet, even though it didn't have ANYTHING on it besides a rest. There was a little vibration as well, nothing a good stabilizer couldn't fix though. Overall a GREAT bow! I really liked it. Yet I know this site doesn't seem to be a big fan of the X-Forces, they have a new believer in me.

I've noticed... A lot of bows draw cycles don't tend to feel "harsh" until you hit around 64#+.

I first noticed it with the Guardian, but then tried it out on several other manufacturer's bows (PSE, Parker, Kodiak.) Any less than 64# and they were smooth, crank it up and the draw drastically changed.

Try a 70# model and see what happens.

Yeah but you shoot a Ross, so anything is an improvement! [8D]

I havent shot the X-Force but hopefully ill give it a try someday.

I also agree with what WH said...

Will you convert? You just told me to jump on a Cardiac!

That is quitefast at28". How was the noise compared to your Cardiac?

One day I was at the shop when a guy was trying one out and I was surprised how quiet it was for a speed bow. I really expected it to sound like the old G-Force. “Crack”!

Had a chance to hear one myself....I have to say...this bow had no dampeners what so ever...and at 64lbs (i think)....it may have been quiter than my BowTech

dang all the supporters are crawlin out now!!

I know what you mean. I specifically said "take that thing off 70# first". If I were to get one of these bows it would definately be a 60# for sure. I could shoot the 62# forever. The draw length was almost a little short on me too. They had a 50# @ 29" shooting 279 with a 330 gr arrow I believe.

I haven't recieved my Cardiac yet so I don't know. I don't see me converting unless there is something I really don't like about the Cardiac.

That doesn't sound right. Even at 2" less than IBO and at 62#, you were shooting a light arrow...that bow should have been closer to 310 IMO. Maybe the biscuit hold'en you down. WB's are easy to stick on try-out bows in a hurry.