Don't know about the Stricker, but I just bought a new Hoyt and I love it!

I also bought a new Hoyt Xtec this year and I love it. Make sure you definitely go out and shoot them beforehand. If you like a good size valley, you don't want an Xtec or Outback. Very little valley on both.

I'd check out the XTEC, which seems to be the big seller this year, but I would also givve the new bowtechs a try. I switched from a magnatech to a Bowtech Extreme.

It has already been said but I will echo those above. Take your bow to the bow shop and shoot it against several other bows from several other companies. If you find one that you like better than your current set up and it is worth the money to you, go for it. Don't worry about what is printed on the riser.

I went to the pro shop certain I was getting a new Mathew's bow, I just didn't know if I was going to get the LX or the Outback. After shooting Mathew's, Bowtech, Kodiak, and Hoyt, I ended up with the Xtec. For me, it was best all-round bow.