Since you narrowed down your selection, if I was you I'd buy the one YOU like best.
For the record, I shoot a Q2 and won't be looking for another bow for a long time.

"Hunt smart, know your target and beyond"

if you can get your hands on them..shoot them all and then make your decision. For the money, if I were to go back to wheels, I would go hoyt but thats my opinion based soly on the Mn VS Wi mindframe <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>!

This is a &quot;no-brainer&quot; <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>.

Mathews Q2, 34 inch axle to axle length, 7-7.5 inch brace height, 308 IBO speed, Price: $570-$650

Hoyt Havoctec, 31.5 inch axle to axle length, 7.5 inch brace height, 300 IBO speed (Versacam), Price: $570-$650

Reflex Denali, 34 inch axle to axle length, 8.5 inch brace height, 295 IBO speed (Versacam), Price $330-$400.

The Denali is slightly slower than the other two bows but it is also has a larger brace height which should make it more forgiving. The price difference is huge!!..and if price is even a small issue then the Denali should be your choice.

But, as someone stated above, the &quot;feel&quot; of the bow in your hands is extremely important. The Denali and Havoctec are probably going to feel similar because they have a very similar grip...the Mathews will feel entirely different. The draw cycle between the Havoctec and Denali will feel very similar because they both use, basically, the same cam. The Mathews will feel different.

...and, if you don't pay an arm and a leg for the bow itself then you will have money left over to pay for some decent accessories....arrows, sights, rest, etc....

Just my opinion....

Frank, I think you are finally starting to come around. You say it is a no brainer and then you list the Mathews first, I think this is a sign!!<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

But like they have said, shoot them. Get a feel for the different models and see what charecteristics you like in each and then make a choice based on that. Don't make the choice because of a name. Because if you did that, we all know you would buy the Mathews!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>(sorry Frank, I haven't bugged you in a while) I picked up my SQ2 for around 590 to just give you an idea. But I think PA prices are about right.


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If money is no object, shoot the bows and buy the one that feels good to you. I shoot a PSE and it is cheaper than the ones you listed and works great for me. Good luck.

I'D LOOK INTO THE MARTIN BOWS