My second bow I have ever bought. I was torn between the Hoyt VTM and the Phase 4. I shot the Hoyt and it felt really nice, balanced, quiet. As soon as I shot the Phase 4, I was a little sad because the Hoyt was what I thought I wanted. I shot both again, and there was just no comparison for me, I left the shop with the Mathew's Phase 4, and hopefully soon I can purchase the rest of the system. As for now I have swapped my old accessories to the Phase 4, and still couldn't be happier with bow. It's virtually silent. Now I just need to find something tasty to put in front of it this fall.