So I shot a Hoyt last year and I sold it..... I want to try Mathews but I am not even remotely a fan of the Z7. I think the cheapest Hoyt is smoother. But anyway, I have shot a switchback and it is as smooth if not smoother than my Hoyt maxxis 31 so I'm in the market in the next couple weeks for one but really can't spend over $300 for one.