The Swan is offered in a Wood riser and Tinsalloy risers as well. I have not shot the takedown Swan's but did have a 1 piece that I shot extremely well, and should have not sold. I have also shot several ACS's both OL's and A&H's wood and aluminum. To me the grip did not make a difference as far as feel. After a couple of shots I settled into it. Each to his own they are both fine bows, fast and a joy to shoot.I recently talked to Arvid and he is considering to sell only the reverse mount alloy risers as that is just about all he is selling from Olympic shooters to bowhunters and not selling the front mount alloy ones.The 1 piece Hybrid and Longbow are both great shooters as well. He is constantly tweaking and trying new things as are John and Larry at A&H. Buy with confidence from either one. Flint