From what I have read, there seems to be differing opinions on this. I have shot the old and new Super Kodiaks and the Takedowns. I thought the newer bows shot as well as the older ones, maybe even a little better. Considering the price of just about all decent bows, I think the new ones are a pretty good buy, even though I know some will complain about the expense of the TD compared to custom bows. That being said, I still like the Grayling Bears for looks and sentimental reasons, and as long as I can buy a SK, Kodiak Hunter or TD for less than the new models that is the way I like to go.