I actually just went through this same dilemma a few weeks ago. Went in and shot about 6-7 different bows. I shot Hoyt, Mathews, and Elite. Those were the main ones that I was interested in that were available at my shop. For me personally it came down to the Impulse and the Halon. I went back several different times and shot these 2 quite a few times each over a week or so. I ended up with the Halon 6. In the end it was the one that felt the best to me but it wasn't an easy decision. They are both great bows as are many others. I would go shoot several and decide what you like best. Each person is different and there are a lot of great bows out there. I do agree however with several people that feel the Halon is one of if not the best shooting bow Mathews has put out. It took me a long time to be willing to part with my switchback but I finally did it and I couldn't be more pleased with the way this bow shoots.